Quick reads New report: Freelance journalism caught between passion and poverty The latest study "paints a picture of a profession that is financially fragile but creatively thriving, with most freelancers determined to stay despite low and volatile rates" By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
The JUK team, Ophelia, Marcela and Jacob at Newsrewired November 2025 News A year of transformation: thank you to those who made it happen 2025 saw us rebrand and replatform under new ownership for the first time in our history. Here's an unofficial JUK Hall of Fame of people without whom this would not have been possible By Marcela Kunova • 6 min read
What a year: special podcast episode with The Fix From AI disruption to job losses and monetisation headaches, 2025 hasn't been easy for the media. But collaboration and our core journalistic skills might be the key to navigating what's ahead By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
News Journalism and media events in 2026 Conferences and study weeks are fantastic opportunities to get the latest updates on the industry and network with your peers By Marcela Kunova • 6 min read
News The year ahead: Creators, technology, and the business of news Creator economics, artificial intelligence, audience priorities, revenue models, and leadership challenges - we mapped the trends that will shape newsrooms over the next twelve months By Marcela Kunova •
Quick reads DMGT moves closer to Telegraph acquisition as RedBird IMI seeks government approval RedBird IMI has formally asked the Culture Secretary for permission to transfer its interest in Telegraph Media Group to DMGT in a £500 million deal, marking a crucial step towards ending months of uncertainty over the newspaper's ownership By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads The Guardian hires Netflix executive to lead product development The global publisher has created a new senior role to develop its editorial platforms By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads Public service media put security first when choosing AI tools New research reveals public service broadcasters are walking a tightrope between adopting AI technology and protecting themselves from cyberattacks and political interference By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Quick reads 111 journalists killed in 2025, with nearly half the deaths in Gaza As 533 media professionals remain imprisoned globally, the IFJ is calling for urgent international action to protect press freedom and hold governments accountable for attacks on journalists By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Quick reads WAN-IFRA and FIPP announce historic merger In a landmark move to counter the dominance of tech giants and AI, the world's two largest publisher associations are merging to create an unprecedented alliance of more than 20,000 media brands By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads Iran calls BBC journalism 'media terrorism' in UN filing The BBC has urged the United Nations to condemn Iran after the country accused its Persian-language service of terrorism and warfare in an official government document By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads Owen Meredith to lead public policy at dmg media Owen Meredith, current CEO of the News Media Association (NMA), will become managing director, public policy at dmg media in May 2026. He succeeds Peter Wright, editor emeritus, who retires after a 47-year career with the company. Meredith is known for leading the NMA’s industry engagement and the Make It Fair campaign, which opposed government plans to exempt AI companies from copyright law. Peter Wright’s legacy includes 14 years as editor emeritus, where he helped establish the Independent P By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
