I think have patience, work hard, and itll happen when it happens. He died at Leckhampton Hospice.[1]. Across the Atlantic, some of the most successful and prestigious publications have already embraced solutions or constructive journalism see Whats Working in HuffPo, Fixes in the New York Times, and Take Action in the Christian Science Monitor. They vote with their cursors and shun articles that leave them bored, unfulfilled or even depressed. Information is stored in a database in order to service your enquiry, but are deleted once it is no longer required. Thats commitment. We are lucky at The Herald. Hes old school with a modern twist, and I think thats inspiring. He came from a line of journalists: his grandfather started a local paper in Buckie while his father, Alastair, was a sports writer at the Press & Journal, specialising in football. This ensured that both before and after the 2014 independence referendum, The Herald & Times online forum was a site of impassioned but meaningful debate. contact the editor here. Me, hopefully. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Tricky, since its a new thing, and digital ads really dont work, especially in an age of adblockers. He met his future wife, fellow reporter Christine Jardine, in 1985, and they married in February 1987 at Glasgow University chapel. News Corp UK & Ireland Limited, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. A crossword buff, not long after joining The Herald, he started setting them. Life path number 2 December 12, 1812 - John Sandfield Macdonald, Canadian lawyer and politician, 1st Premier of Ontario (d. 1872). Comments have been closed on this article. This reflected his fascination with the English language. I love speaking to people. We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. Calum Macdonald @CalumAM @timesradio Breakfast 6-10am, Fri-Sun | @whitehallsource podcast | Proudly Member # 1, Times Radio Early Breakfast Club (2020-22) /hello@calumam.com / Media Personality London instagram.com/CalumAM Born June 19, 1993 Joined July 2011 1,619 Following 9,108 Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Pinned Tweet Calum Macdonald By Calum Macdonald May 12, 2015 Experience Co-founder PositivelyScottish.scot Jun 2016 - Present6 years 8 months Scotland Helping run a not-for-profit online magazine telling inspiring stories. While inside, the gangster - still clearly alive - dropped his trousers to show he had not been stabbed or shot. FORMER Stirling Observer reporter Calum Macdonald died from cancer last week at the age of just 32. Listen to the audio pronunciation of Calum MacDonald (journalist) on pronouncekiwi To get involved, you need to listen to Early Breakfast and get in touch either live or on-demand. He is survived by his partner, Lloyd, parents Calum and Jackie, sisters Mhairi and Laura, and four nieces and a nephew. Calum MacDonald Profiles | Facebook People named Calum MacDonald Find your friends on Facebook Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. So does he think that student radio capitalises enough on its unique position to engage the student population? Looking back on his time at university, Calum regards FreshAir as hugely important, describing it as just a good playground, to try stuff out. Journalist; Born April 6 1976; Died October 2 2008. A Gannett Company. Macdonald's courteous tenacity disarmed many, most notably the former Scottish Executive minister Mike Watson in November 2004. He's also a Conservative MP to this day. Retaining a grip on his exclusive story, the reporter duly advised the anxious members of the press pack outside that they could find out what happened by buying the next day's Record. Because of the lockdown-rule-busting affair he had last year. Malcolm MacDonald (also known by the alias "Calum MacDonald") (26 February 1948 - 27 May 2014) was a British author, mainly about music. The most interesting is people. That allows the site to be funded through its proof-of-concept phase, with a view to attracting external finance and eventually becoming self-sustaining. But it is not the only way. Always your Freitag": the Brian letters at McMaster University'; 'Havergal Brian's Letter to Herbert Thompson: some implications'; ', 'A Plaited Music: Ronald Stevenson at 70' in 'Meeting Ronald Stevenson', symposium in. Calum covers the news on the Times Radio breakfast show. Occasionally on the newsdesk and later, his strong opinions led to confrontations with colleagues, but they typically blew over quickly. You can make a complaint by using the report this post link . I am LIVE on the radio from my actual HOME in the Western Isles this morning 7am-10am on Times Radio! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Calum has achieved a lot in the short time he has been in the professional world, but he started young. Comments Off. It should have been a safe space for informed debate, somewhere for readers to discuss issues around the biggest stories of the day, but all too often the below the line comments on most websites have become bogged down by off-topic discussions and abuse. He met his future wife, fellow reporter Christine Jardine, in 1985, and they married in February 1987 at Glasgow University chapel. What I put it down to is constantly going back for work experience, so although its kind of a bitter pill to swallow, taking a few days unpaid here and there where I could [] keeping in touch with those people. What inspired you to choose this course ahead of all the others on offer? VAT number GB 243 8054 69. All rights reserved. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Journalist and crosswords editor who spent 25 years at The Herald. It was awesome.. We look forward to hearing from you on heraldscotland.com. He is currently in third year, studying politics. What career advice would you give your younger self? Everyones online, theres no getting away from that, so thats where people need to go to. A Gannett Company. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. As Group Digital Editor for four years, he brought strict standards of courtesy and fairness to the online forum, never shrinking from enforcing them but always taking the time to explain to users who had infringed the rules, why their behaviour was unacceptable. So well suited was he to the notoriously high pressure job of news editor that Calum did not find it at all stressful. Hello. The couple separated latterly, but remained close. Its the heyday of Scottish journalism, and the young sports writer is in his element. I cant believe someone designed this as an actual career. I wanted you to be the first to know about my new, free podcast called Whitehall Sources.I'm so grateful for your subscribing to get my written work here. This byline is for a different person with the same name. Nowadays, Calum is living his dream: Im currently a broadcast journalist with BBC Radio 5 Live, so primarily producing programmes, occasionally reporting on various bits and pieces, reading the news from time to time, and recording various interviews and podcasts. For these and other journalistic purposes he used the nom-de-plume Calum MacDonald because at the outset of his writing career, which began with record reviewing for the journal Records & Recording, confusion arose between him and the composer Malcolm MacDonald, who was a long-established record reviewer for The Gramophone. Its beginning to feel a bit like Christmas, Thanks Boris, youve replaced Covid restrictions with crippling guilt. Thanks Dad: back to the future for a positive Scottish media alternative. We are lucky at The Herald. Life path number 6 November 17, 1765 - Jacques MacDonald, French general (d. 1840). This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Life path number 9 He and Christine ran their own company for a time, producing personalised crosswords. During the frenzy of election or referendum night, and during big breaking news stories, such as 9/11 or the invasion of Iraq, Calum was always to be found sitting at the newsdesk, the calm at the eye of the storm, relaxed but entirely in control, coordinating teams of writers and reporters; for them, Calum was a thoroughly dependable colleague who inspired confidence. From time to time we send out emails announcing new speakers, special offers and free tickets to our showcase events including Speakers Breakfasts and the JLA Real Variety Show. Its awesome. We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. He is survived by Christine, the Liberal Democrat general election candidate in Edinburgh West, Mhairi, a politics student at the university of Edinburgh, and his twin sisters, Morag and Shona. But actually, my lesson from that was I presented a music programme, entered the student radio awards: didnt win. You can make a complaint by using the report this post link . Calum was prominent among those long-serving journalists who provided continuity against a backdrop of organisational change, embodying The Heralds values of editorial independence, fairness in the reporting of news and a commitment to high standards. Please tick this box if you would like to receive these emails. He made a group of lifelong friends during training and at his first job on the P&J, where he remained for seven years, during which time he was instrumental in helping re-establish the Grampian Press Ball and set up the Highland Press Ball. Terms & Conditions | Cookies | Contact Us. The Cello Sonata and its Context' (, 'Statements and Connotations: Copland the Symphonist' (, This page was last edited on 19 May 2022, at 15:43. To know what they want, to know how to get that content to them, and then take that lesson into real life, [it is] a sort of industry experience.. The journalist who had a 25-year career at The Herald before setting up his own news. Technology means that readers can shape a discussion. contact the editor here. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. And still a pencil lover. He fostered in Mhairi a love of books, encouraging her by reading the first Harry Potter book to her. But getting up at 5am? Calums mother Elizabeth (nee Mitchell), a graduate in maths and moral philosophy at Aberdeen University, was a school teacher before having a family. The not-for-profit website sets out to tell positive stories and Calum was proud to employ many young freelance journalists fresh out of training. That was a sickening morning. He wrote several books, notably volumes on Brahms, Schoenberg, John Foulds, Edgard Varse, the Scottish composer-pianist Ronald Stevenson[2] and a three-volume study of the 32 symphonies of Havergal Brian. During the frenzy of election or referendum night, and during big breaking news stories, such as 9/11 or the invasion of Iraq, Calum was always to be found sitting at the newsdesk, the calm at the eye of the storm, relaxed but entirely in control, coordinating teams of writers and reporters; for them, Calum was a thoroughly dependable colleague who inspired confidence. (We reckon Positively Scottish will be one of the first sites in the world to marry solutions journalism with a national/regional USP.). A publication run by Media Lab Bayern. Former Journalist at Newsquest 1990 - 2015 College Studied Psychology and English Literature at University of Aberdeen Class of 1983 High school Went to Aberdeen Grammar School Class of 1979 Photos See all photos Others Named Calum Macdonald Calum Macdonald Calum MacDonald Calum Macdonald Calum Macdonald See more Others With a Similar Name Whats the best piece of advice youve ever been given? Editors' Code of Practice. The Early Breakfast Club is a loyalty scheme for our listeners. But it needs start-up funding: Even before the dementia kicked in, Dad was too old school to understand digital. He did this alongside tutoring student journalists at Strathclyde University. So, the more you listen and text or email in, the more loyalty points you stack up (I have a spreadsheet). I remember talking to teachers - and about teachers on-air - and referring to them as the forgotten front line during the pandemic. Weve no plans for an office: us old hacks know that you find real stories by meeting people in the community, not churning endless press releases at your keyboard. Variety is a good one as well actually [] Next weeks guest, how are they different to this weeks guest? Calum spoke to members of student radio stations from across Scotland about how he got where he is now, the importance of student radio, and the future of the platform. His involvement in amateur theatre continued at Aberdeen University, where he studied psychology, and English language and literature. Theres less demand in England so its been a quieter few years on the ceilidh front. Copyright 2023 News Corp UK & Ireland Limited. Itll start small, as an online magazine with a guarantee of at least one new story six days a week. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Starting as a reporter in Glasgow, he soon joined the newsdesk, moving on to be Night News Editor. This ensured that both before and after the 2014 independence referendum, The Herald & Times online forum was a site of impassioned but meaningful debate. More recently, his involvement in an investigation exposing the immigration scams behind bogus colleges helped force a tightening of legislation by Westminster. heraldscotland.com is tackling this problem by allowing only subscribers to comment. It should be free, for maximum access, and run as a not-for-profit, since good, useful journalism ought to be a social value, not just a commercial commodity. Your email address will not be published. He has integrity, hes made history, and I firmly believe his journalism has changed the world locally where my family live, and throughout Scotland. Having been on both sides of the conversation, Calum had plenty of advice for Edinburgh students looking to break into the world of radio. Calum emerg He was a first class editor, with a particular knack for coming up with the perfect introduction. For other people named Malcolm MacDonald, see, "Ronald Stevenson, composer-pianist: an exegetical critique from a pianistic perspective", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Malcolm_MacDonald_(music_critic)&oldid=1088686774, People educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Other books include a tourist guidebook to the city of Edinburgh and a multi-volume edition of the musical journalism of Havergal Brian. He was respected and admired by colleagues for his quick intelligence, decisiveness, cool head under pressure and capacity for sheer hard work. You can make a complaint by using the report this post link . Im writing this on Tuesday 13th July, and my new routine is that I then go to the gym. Calum, the eldest of three, had a flair for English at secondary school. Whats the best thing about working on Times Radio? In the past, the journalists job was to collect and distribute information to the audience. As Calum MacDonald he also reviewed regularly for BBC Music Magazine and International Record Review. Drop by, say hello in the comments and Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Then theres the possibility of philanthropic or grant aid for robust journalism with a community benefit, not to mention individual supporters who can afford to help maintain something that brings daily positivity. Taking on the problems and challenges in journalism. This byline is mine, but I want my name removed. 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