Credit: Photo by hoch3media on Unsplash News What skills are hiring managers looking for in 2021? If you are a trainee journalist or a recent graduate, your CV might be looking a tad bare after a year of disruptions and lockdowns. But there is still plenty you can show to a recruiter By Katherine Cenaj • 3 min read
Credit: Pixabay News What does the UK launch of Facebook News mean for public interest journalism? The platform boosts its support for UK publishers, offering additional ways to monetise content and reach new audiences. But simply adding headlines to a social feed may not be enough to guide users towards quality news outlets By Marcela Kunova • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by David Marcu on Unsplash News Six tips for independent journalists before deciding to go solo Starting your own Substack or Patreon sounds like a dream job. But have you thought it through? By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: REUTERS/Adriane Ohanesian. Courtesy TRF News How covid-19 impacted journalism in emerging economies and the Global South A new report shows fresh approaches newsrooms have used in covering covid-19 By Damian Radcliffe • 7 min read
Credit: Jorge Fakhouri Filho from Pexels News Six ingredients for a perfect audio story Great podcasts and radio shows are like a delicious cake: you savour every bit and always go back for more. All you need to cook up one is a good recipe By Marcela Kunova • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash News UK parliament told the media needs greater covid-19 data transparency Trust in the media is declining as the public is growing sceptical of politicians but audiences are still hungry for coronavirus statistics. A select committee hears that news organisations should not need to rely on leaks to satisfy this demand By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Credit: Photo by Dylan Ferreira on Unsplash News How to make the most of mentorships throughout covid-19 The coronavirus pandemic has caused a surge of support for aspiring journalists, but making it work requires more than time from both sides. Here is how to effectively manage a mentor-mentee relationship from a distance By Yasmin Tenk • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Kirill Sharkovski on Unsplash News £1m public notice project aims to help UK local news publishers build a sustainable future The Online Public Notices Portal will create a central hub for members of the public to receive updates on local developments, while preserving a crucial source of revenue for news organisations By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News Reuters Institute's media trends and predictions for 2021 RISJ's senior research associate Nic Newman talks about new revenue models, the rise of entrepreneurial journalism and the possibilities unlocked by artificial intelligence By Zi Wang • 3 min read
Credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash News How do you manage a breaking news team from home? The New York Times planned to add a London-based team to its breaking news operation in 2020 but the pandemic put those plans on ice for eight months. A deputy editor talks about how this forced the newly-created UK team to become more resourceful By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by De an Sun on Unsplash News Coronavirus, statistical chaos and the news, one year on How have UK newsrooms risen to the many challenges posed by covid-19 and its chaotic statistics? By An Nguyen • 8 min read
Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels News Five tips for media studies freshers Are you worried about starting a journalism degree during the pandemic? We answer your questions about virtual student life By Zaynah Esat • 3 min read
