Credit: Photo by Marc Schaefer on Unsplash News How social media impacts mental health in journalists Social presence is no longer a hobby, it is a journalism skill. So if cancelling all your accounts is not an option, what else can you do to stay safe and sane online? By Kyle Bessey • 3 min read
Credit: Pixabay News UK legacy media still struggles to give women a voice (but is getting better at it) Although many large organisations have promoted more women into senior roles, we are still far off gender parity in the newsroom. Here are some initiatives worth mentioning By Daniel Green • 3 min read
Credit: Wytse Vellinga News Mobile journalism workflow: how to make quality content go further Field reporters no longer need six bags and a laptop, they can get footage for TV, radio and online in one fell swoop with a few tools and apps By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash News Tool for journalists: Digital Help Desk, for training reporters in digital security To protect journalists against online threats, Reporters Without Borders has launched a hub providing guidance on encryption, account security and more By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
News Weekly journalism news update: transcription app, journalism students and storytelling Pushed for time? Catch up with the weekly media news coverage from Journalism.co.uk By Daniel Green • 2 min read
News HuffPost UK brings real-life newsroom experience to Birmingham City University students The HuffPost School of Journalism officially rolls out at BCU in September 2019 to help bridge the gap between academia and requirements of working in the media industry By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash News The talent question: why newsroom culture needs to change A new report by RISJ warns that newsrooms are in danger of missing out on much-needed new talent if they do not embrace different recruitment and management strategies By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Screenshot from BBC News . Laura Kuenssberg interviewing Theresa May, shot with a mobile phone News BBC News uses mobile journalism to attract social audiences The broadcaster used hand held mobile footage in the final interview with the outgoing UK Prime Minister Theresa May to make the most of the human interest angle of this story By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash News “When news organisations work together, the entire industry benefits” Newly launched collaborative forum Wire Club allows national news agencies to share resources, lower costs, and develop open-source tools By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash News App for journalists: Voice Record Pro, for transcribing audio interviews Instead of writing up the quotes from your last interview, this free app allows you to record audio and instantly turn it into text from your smartphone By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Nik MacMillan on Unsplash News Mentoring a journalism student? Here is what they need from you As students are preparing for life after university, your experience can help them better grasp the media industry and impress prospective employers By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash News How to build an effective cross-border investigative team Collaborating with journalists from different countries can amplify the impact of a story - here is how to get the basics right before you launch your international investigation By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
