RISJ trust report: redefine your public image or bad actors will do it for you
The latest Trust in News Project paper finds that journalists and readers are not always on the same page when it comes to building a trusting relationship
Tristan Kirk, court correspondent, The Evening Standard, on virtual attendance at UK courts
The pandemic meant journalists swapped courtrooms for living rooms to cover legal hearings. Now new proposed legislation could make virtual reporting a permanent feature, which could be a game-changer for the industry
How journalism students can stand out amongst their peers
Make sure your prospective employer keeps reading your CV and you are not a forgettable interviewee
Posted by Isobel McCarthy on 21/04/21Reuters spotlights top researchers pushing the climate change debate
The Hot List ranks the 1,000 most influential climatologists, including lower-profile but high-impact scientists, those who work in developing countries, and women in the field
Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/04/21I am a local journalist: what can AI do for me?
In this new special series that focuses on journalism rather than algorithms, we look at how the Norwegian regional title Bergens Tidende uses automation to cover the real estate market
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 19/04/21How journalists can sensitively report on eating disorders
The media must be careful not to encourage readers to mimic unhealthy eating behaviours and perpetuate existing stigmas
Posted by Charlotte Burholt on 16/04/21Nikki Akinola, diversity and inclusion co-ordinator, NCTJ, on diversifying British journalism
The debate on racism in the media sparked by the Harry and Meghan interview gave the NCTJ's diversity scheme an unexpected boost
Posted by Jacob Granger on 15/04/21Try to ask the public "Are you happy?" next time you are covering an election campaign
Four Indian journalists set out on a road trip to report on the Kerala local election. With one simple question, they spotlighted issues communities really care about
Posted by Jacob Granger on 14/04/21Who pays when a journalist is bribed?
Corruption in the media is still a largely taboo topic. But corporations seeking positive spin never stop looking for inexperienced or unethical reporters
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 13/04/21A decade on from the Arab Spring: ten ways use of social media has changed in the Middle East
In 2011, Facebook and Twitter were key players for political uprisings in the region. Ten years later, TikTok videos celebrating Ramadan are proving a hit
Posted by Damian Radcliffe on 12/04/21"You’re not writing the hardest-hitting stories but they mean something to someone"
Two Facebook-funded community reporters from Bournemouth and Birmingham talk about the impact of their work during the pandemic
Posted by Carlo Simone on 09/04/21How to build a music blog from scratch
The founder and editor of Vibez Music shares his tips on getting interviews with artists and growing online audience
Posted by Carlo Simone on 08/04/21Pandemic opened newsrooms to journalists with disabilities
In lockdown, working from home became accepted and an access barrier has been (finally) lifted
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 08/04/21How to report on artificial intelligence
There is more to AI than fears of killer robots or dreams of it fixing all of humanity's problems. Four of the best brains in the business share their tips on tackling this tricky topic
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Deborah Haynes: 'The online environment is a hostile environment'
The Sky News foreign affairs editor has investigated invisible threats facing nations and members of the public. But journalists can also get pulled into the firing line and must be wary of dodgy job offers and online trolls