Dr Lily Canter MA, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Journalism
Summary
Research active in the areas of freelance journalism, journalism education and digital journalism. Co-founder of Freelancing for Journalists podcast series and training resources. Active freelance journalist.
About
I am a freelance money, health and lifestyle journalist, lecturer and journalism studies researcher.
I have experience as a newspaper, magazine and online journalist writing for The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times, The Metro, Vegan Living, the South China Morning Post, Moneywise, BBC News and the regional press.
My research interests include regional newspapers, hyperlocal media, digital journalism, social media and journalism education. I teach a range of academic and practical modules including digital journalism, feature writing, journalism issues and research methods.
I am co-founder of Freelancing for Journalists, the UK's leading educational resource for freelance journalists.
Local media, social media, journalism education
Teaching
Department of Media Arts and Communication
College of Social Sciences and Arts
Subject Area
Journalism
Courses
BA Journalism, BA Sports Journalism, MA Multimedia Journalism, MA Sports Journalism, MA International Journalism.
Modules
Podcasting, feature writing, digital journalism, research methods, dissertations and projects.
Research
- Culture and Creativity Research Institute
Widening participation and education in freelance journalism and entrepreneurial skills.
Relevant Projects
Freelancing for Journalists podcast series.
Collaborators and Sponsors
- Association for Journalism Educators
- European Journalism Network
- JournoResources
- PressPad
Publications
Journal articles
Canter, L., & Wilkinson, E. (2021). Podcasting as a multifaceted teaching and learning tool: Enhancing students’ employability skills via production and content. Journalism Education, 10 (1), 90-94. https://journalism-education.org/2021/05/podcasting-as-a-multifaceted-teaching-and-learning-tool-enhancing-students-employability-skills-via-production-and-content/
Canter, L., & Dot Grau, M. (2019). Representation of British footballers in the press: private versus public performance. Journalism Education : The Journal of the Association of Journalism Education, 8 (1). http://journalism-education.org/?s=Representation+of+British+footballers+in+the+press%3A+private+versus+public+performance&submit=Search
Canter, L. (2018). It’s not all cat videos: moving beyond legacy media and tackling the challenges of mapping news values on digital native websites. Digital Journalism, 6 (8), 1101-1112. http://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2018.1503058
Canter, L. (2017). Co-authoring a paper with your undergraduate student. Journalism education, 6 (1), 36-39.
Canter, L., & Brookes, D. (2016). Twitter as a flexible tool: how the job role of the journalist influences tweeting habits. Digital Journalism. http://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2016.1168707
Canter, L. (2015). Chasing the accreditation dream : do employers value accredited journalism courses. Journalism Education : The Journal of the Association of Journalism Education, 4 (1), 40-52. http://journalism-education.org/2015/08/chasing-the-accreditation-dream/
Canter, L. (2015). Book review: Online journalism: The essential guide. Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, 21 (2), 280-282. http://doi.org/10.1177/1354856515573420
Canter, L. (2015). The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism: Digital News Report 2014. Digital Journalism, 3 (1), 137-139. http://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2014.987545
Canter, L. (2014). Personalised Tweeting: the emerging practices of journalists on Twitter. Digital Journalism, 3 (6), 888-907. http://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2014.973148
Canter, L. (2014). Book Review: Citizen Witnessing: Revisioning Journalism in Times of Crisis AllanStuartCitizen Witnessing: Revisioning Journalism in Times of Crisis. Cambridge: Polity, 2013. 254 pp. (ISBN: 978-0745651965). The International Journal of Press/Politics, 19 (3), 383-385. http://doi.org/10.1177/1940161214531328
Canter, L. (2014). From traditional gatekeeper to professional verifier: how local newspaper journalists are adapting to change. Journalism Education : The Journal of the Association of Journalism Education, 3 (1), 102-119. http://journalism-education.org/
Canter, L. (2013). The misconception of online comment threads: content and control on local newspaper websites. Journalism Practice, 7 (5), 604-619. http://doi.org/10.1080/17512786.2012.740172
Canter, L. (2013). The interactive spectrum: The use of social media in UK regional newspapers. Convergence: The international journal of new media technologies, 19 (4), 472-495. http://doi.org/10.1177/1354856513493698
Canter, L. (2013). The source, the resource and the collaborator: the role of citizen journalism in local UK newspapers. Journalism theory practice and criticism, 14 (8), 1091-1109. http://doi.org/10.1177/1464884912474203
Book chapters
Canter, L. (2020). Two-Tier tweeting: How promotional and personalised use of Twitter is shaping local journalistic practices in the United Kingdom. In Routledge Companion to Local Media and Journalism. (pp. 321-330).
Canter, L. (2020). Canter, L. (2019) Two tier tweeting: How promotional and personalised use of Twitter is shaping journalistic practices in the UK. In The Routledge Companion to Local Media and Journalism. Routledge
Canter, L. (2014). False dawns : the pasts of media futures. In Conboy, M., & Steel, J. (Eds.) The Routledge companion to British media history. (pp. 517-527). Abingdon: Routledge
Canter, L. (2014). Collaboration. In Zion, L., & Craig, D. (Eds.) Ethics for digital journalists: emerging best practices. (pp. 145-158). New York: Routledge
Canter, L. (2014). Collaboration. In Ethics for Digital Journalists Emerging Best Practices. (pp. 145-158). http://doi.org/10.4324/9780203702567-17
Canter, L. (2014). Technology’s false dawns: The past of media futures. In Routledge Companion to British Media History. (pp. 517-527). http://doi.org/10.4324/9781315756202-53
Books
Canter, L., & Wilkinson, E. (2025). Ultra Women The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport. Canbury Press. https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Ultra-Women/Lily-Canter/9781914487101
Canter, L., & Wilkinson, E. (2020). Freelancing for Journalists. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553
Franklin, B., & Canter, L. (2019). Digital Journalism Studies The Key Concepts. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Digital-Journalism-Studies-The-Key-Concepts/Franklin-Canter/p/book/9781138223066
Theses / Dissertations
Subryan, M. (2021). Existential crisis? UK journalists make sense of theirprofessional practice. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Clarke, D., Doherty, K., & Canter, L. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00387
Internet Publications
Canter, L. (2024). 7 foods you should never eat before going for a run. [Magazine]. https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/7-foods-you-should-never-eat-before-going-for-a-run
Canter, L. (2023). Exercise and weight loss: everything you need to know. [Magazine]. https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/weight-loss/a45517106/weight-loss-exercise/
Canter, L. (2022). What is carb loading? [Magazine]. https://www.livescience.com/what-is-carb-loading
Other activities
- External examiner
- Co-founder Freelancing for Journalists
Postgraduate supervision
I supervise dissertations at Masters and PhD level in a variety of subjects within the field of Journalism Studies.
Media
Researcher and commentator on regional press and journalism education.