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Lottie Gross, freelance writer, on how to make travel writing work when you cannot travel
Finding freelance work in a lockdown has been a nightmare for many but travel writing was especially badly hit. Here is how the pandemic forced the industry to reinvent itself
Posted by Jacob Granger on 06/08/20So you graduated in journalism. Now what?
Entry-level jobs are scarce, training schemes and internships are being cancelled. Here is what you can do during the pandemic to start working in the media
Posted by Ellie Smitherman on 04/08/20Kellie Riordan, managing editor at ABC, on how the broadcaster made podcasts a hit during lockdown
When the coronavirus pandemic forced people to work from home, commuters around the world lost touch with their favourite shows. But the Australian public broadcaster has enjoyed record-breaking months instead
Posted by Jacob Granger on 30/07/20Tip: Make covid-19 data more accessible to readers
Create graphs and charts on the coronavirus pandemic in a way that can be easily understood
Posted by Ellie Smitherman on 30/07/20A future in journalism: four ways to gain work experience during the coronavirus pandemic
When internships and work placements are being cancelled or postponed, how can entry-level journalists carve a career for themselves?
Posted by Ellie Smitherman on 29/07/20What can governments, donors and tech companies do to save journalism?
Global Forum for Media Development creates media advocacy framework to help organisations campaign for better support of the news industry
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 27/07/20Local or global, a virtual network of contributors improves newsroom resilience
While social distancing still dominates our lives, building a community of remote collaborators makes your reporting stronger, relevant and diverse
Posted by Carlo Simone, Marcela Kunova on 16/07/202020 challenge: retain new subscribers in a post-pandemic world
The news agenda is rapidly changing. Coronanews fatigue is real. How can publishers turn their 'coronabump' subscribers into loyal readers?
Posted by Jacob Granger on 15/07/20The hidden impact of reporting on covid-19 from the frontline
From fragile mental health to separated families, eight international journalists open up about their work and life while reporting on the deadly pandemic
Posted by Giedre Peseckyte on 14/07/20How The Conversation leveraged 'coronabump' to build loyal audience
The publication focused on encouraging first-time readers to become newsletter subscribers - and it paid off
Posted by Chris Waiting on 13/07/20How can we improve team communication in times of working from home?
Leaders are pressed to be more mindful of their reporters’ working conditions, reporters are often painfully aware of how much pressure their editors are under. Here is how we can get through the crisis together
Posted by Newsrewired blog on 09/07/20Digital News Report 2020: covid-19 accelerates digital shifts in the media industry
Latest RISJ research shows that while the pandemic has boosted subscription revenue, its financial impact on the news industry may outweigh the gains
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 16/06/20“Hey Google, tell me something good”
To counter coronavirus news fatigue, Polish outlet Outride.rs launches a new smart speaker skill that brings listeners solutions journalism stories
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 15/06/20EJC launches Freelance Journalism Assembly to support the self-employed community
The programme, designed to empower and connect freelance media professionals in Europe, will provide training, mentorship and online events
Posted by Adam Thomas, Marcela Kunova on 08/06/20Can an ‘encyclopaedia of opinions’ help us have healthier conversations?
UK startup Parlia wants to build a complete database of what people think to help us understand - and mend - our polarised society
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 03/06/20Six tips to make your journalism career thrive during and after lockdown
Take this time to recharge the batteries or update your LinkedIn profile
Posted by Joanne Mallon on 13/05/20From gloom to boom: leveraging the 'coronabump' subscription surge
Growing demand for information about coronavirus has led to a spike in online news subscriptions, offering the publishers a glimmer of hope for the post-pandemic world
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 12/05/20How coronavirus is putting solutions journalism in the spotlight
By analysing evidence of success, solutions journalism can play a vital role in helping us pinpoint what is working to combat covid-19 and in keeping us well-informed, engaged and hopeful about our future
Posted by Giselle Green on 11/05/20Covering covid-19 with a solutions lens: six insights from The Guardian
Use these tried-and-tested tips to add solutions journalism to your coronavirus coverage
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Sisi Wei, director of programs for Open News, on radical empathy during the crisis
With the racial injustice protests and coronavirus pandemic, the last few months have been tough for news organisations. What do newsroom leaders need to do now to create a network of support and change?
Posted by Jacob Granger on 14/08/20