Quick reads UK press freedom: RSF Index reveals global crisis and rising risks at home The average global score for press freedom is at its lowest since the Index began in 2002 - as legal threats emerge as the fastest-growing silencer of journalism By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Leona O'Neill, founder of MediaStrong News MediaStrong launches toolkit to help newsrooms manage trauma exposure A new practical toolkit aims to help newsrooms address the psychological risks of trauma-exposed journalism, offering editors and journalists clear, actionable support without medicalising the profession By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya / Unsplash News Seven free AI-powered transcription tools for journalists Find the best tool to turn your latest interview into text in a matter of moments By Kara Evans • 2 min read
Quick reads Washington Post joins news aggregation app Cafeyn in bid for global growth The US giant joins a platform with more than 2.5 million users and 5000 other news sources worldwide By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
News 10 lesser-known talks at IJF Perugia Sometimes, star speakers can overshadow important voices that the journalism industry needs to hear. We spotlight sessions that perhaps didn't get the attention they deserved By Jacob Granger • 10 min read
Perugia panel left to right: Luba Kassova (AKAS), Angelina Kariakina (Public Interest Journalism Lab), Francesca Donner (The Persistent) and Tracy McVeigh (Guardian). News New report shows survivor voices missing in news stories of gender violence and misogyny Global online news coverage on systemic misogynistic harassment and violence has slumped to lowest levels in nine years By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
News Leadership wisdom from Perugia: How to own your sh*t and get sh*t done Keep finding it impossible to get newsroom projects off the ground? Get to the root cause with these expert insights and hacks By Jacob Granger • 6 min read
Quick reads New UNESCO-SembraMedia guide for women journalism entrepreneurs The resource helps women overcome structural barriers and work towards sustainable business models, audience development, team management, safety, partnerships and more By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Guardian launches fortnightly newsletter on how the climate crisis impacts sport The Hotspot will cover stories ranging from extreme weather’s effects on athletes to fan activism – it's another newsletter in a portfolio of 50 collectively reaching nearly 6m users By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Applications open for European journalist retreat on trauma, resilience and ethical reporting Step away from the daily pressures of the newsroom and learn about psychological resilience - travel, accommodation and meals covered By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads HuffPost UK integrates Taboola's DeeperDive AI The answer engine provides readers with timely, contextual answers based on the publication's own reporting By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads BJTC revamps student journalism awards to reflect digital-first newsrooms New awards focused on social video, live reporting and representation better reflect the realities of the modern newsroom By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
