Credit: Image by Foundry Co from Pixabay News Tool for journalists: Thread Reader, for turning Twitter threads into articles Getting tangled up in messy Twitter threads? Convert those loose posts into simple-to-read articles and save them for later By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Credit: Mousetrap Media News New training bursary to support young investigative journalists launched in memory of Lyra McKee To honour the legacy of the murdered reporter, the Centre for Investigative Journalism will provide skills and contacts to help fledgling reporters get employed By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by Linh Pham on Unsplash News More than words: how journalists can reassess their unconscious biases "Harmful language does not only cause offense. It affects laws that are created, violence, and employment. It goes so deep, it’s about our lives." By Jacob Granger • 6 min read
Credit: Information Commissioner's Office News Call for Views: UK media invited to shape code of practice on data protection in journalism The Information Commissioner's Office is working on a practical guide to help news organisations navigate the line between privacy and freedom of expression By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by Franck V. on Unsplash News Facial recognition, subtitling automation and datasets: how Sky News uses AI to unburden journalists Automated tools can help reporters with mind-numbing tasks and create value from producing more content which can offset initial costs By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Fezbot2000 on Unsplash News Why journalism students are so afraid to talk to real people (and what we can do about it) Up-and-coming reporters struggle to pick up the phone or talk to strangers for a vox pop. Here is what can help them grow in confidence By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News App for journalists: Pocket, for recreating your reading list Found an interesting article? Put it in your virtual pocket to read it later, or listen to it on your commute thanks to a built-in text-to-speech feature By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Benjamin Lehman from Pexels News World Press Freedom Day: 10 articles that map challenges and bring hope Today we celebrate the principles of press freedom and pay tributes to those who have lost their lives holding it up By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash News The rallying call for press freedom: keep brave voices alive and heard To make long-lasting change in regimes which silence and persecute journalists, Prisoners of Conscience calls for a pincer attack of press noise and resources By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News What gets readers hooked onto your writing? Here is how to create the best version of your story and make it stand out from the crowd By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Credit: Photo by Rachit Tank on Unsplash News The Washington Post leverages the popularity of WhatsApp to fight fake news ahead of the 2019 Indian elections Building authentic relationships with readers on the platform is key to stopping the spread of misinformation in election season By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Screenshot from SumAll News Tool for journalists: SumAll, for gauging your social media presence This automation tool will send out email digests and social media posts breaking down key metrics such as mention reach, likes and new followers on a daily and weekly basis By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
