News Fact-based journalism more vital than ever for 2020 US election US newsrooms are bracing themselves for a torrent of misinformation and conspiracy theories headed their way By Jamie Wiseman • 3 min read
Credit: Mark König on Unsplash News What should journalists and newsrooms do when facing online abuse? Feeding the trolls is a dangerous game but newsrooms must protect their in-house and freelance staff By Jacob Granger • 10 min read
Credit: Screenshot: South China Morning Post YouTube News How South China Morning Post reached one billion YouTube views Three years ago, the Hong Kong-based news organisation doubled-down on its video strategy and is now reaping benefits. Mat Booth, director of video, shares his advice on YouTube audience growth and knowledge of the platform algorithm By Jacob Granger • 8 min read
News Rheinische Post is winning the innovation game with a data-led newsroom For the past five years, the German regional newspaper has been using its wide reach to grow online revenue. But it took the pandemic to break its "newspaper mentality" and fully embrace a digital-first approach By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
News How did you get your first job in digital content production? Journalism degrees teach a multitude of useful skills. Bournemouth University graduate Roxanne Cooper-Costello talks about how her Master's degree in multimedia journalism has helped her break into creating social media video content for brands By Sandra Stoica • 3 min read
Credit: Brooke Lark on Unsplash News How to overcome imposter syndrome as a freelance journalist Feelings of doubt can take many forms and hold writers back from reaching their true potential By Lily Canter • 5 min read
Credit: Photo by Olga Kononenko on Unsplash News Getting the science right: how to report on coma and unconsciousness The phrase ‘prolonged disorders of consciousness’ has not got quite the same ring to it but accurate reporting on coma and its variants is necessary for clear and trustworthy storytelling By Sandra Stoica • 3 min read
Credit: Screenshot: Crosstown crime tracker News "Mass customisation" of neighbourhood data can help hyperlocal news become more sustainable US non-profit media organisation Crosstown lowered the costs of producing local news by maximising the use of public datasets on crime, traffic and coronavirus figures By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Luis Villasmil on Unsplash News Journalists suffer from PTSD too and we need to take it seriously Newsrooms seldom think about how to protect reporters’ mental health from covering stressful stories By Olivia James • 3 min read
Credit: WOCinTech Chat via Flickr News Why empathetic leadership is necessary to diversify newsrooms Times of crisis and profound transformation are also an opportunity to change news teams for the better. But inclusive journalism is not just about 'diverse' hiring By James Gray • 3 min read
Credit: Robert Lamb via geograph News UK Ministry of Defence ends its blacklisting of Declassified UK The authorities have also formally replied to the media freedom alert issued by the Council of Europe, admitting that MoD "was wrong" not to provide comment to the investigative outlet By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Credit: Photo by Jose Fontano on Unsplash News How has covid-19 affected press freedom around the world? There have been 426 press freedom violations worldwide in connection to coronavirus coverage. Journalists in Asia, southern Africa and the Middle East talk about the biggest challenges and what can be done By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
