Quick reads 111 journalists killed in 2025, with nearly half the deaths in Gaza As 533 media professionals remain imprisoned globally, the IFJ is calling for urgent international action to protect press freedom and hold governments accountable for attacks on journalists By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Quick reads WAN-IFRA and FIPP announce historic merger In a landmark move to counter the dominance of tech giants and AI, the world's two largest publisher associations are merging to create an unprecedented alliance of more than 20,000 media brands By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
News Four fears keeping you from becoming a consultant – and how to overcome them Stop talking yourself out of a rewarding career change, and start believing in what you have to offer By Khalil A. Cassimally • 7 min read
Grace Murray, environment reporter and impact producer for The Bureau of Investigative Journalism News My mission to interview 100 Indigenous people ahead of COP30 As climate takes centre stage in Brazil in 2030, TBIJ’s Grace Murray is spotlighting local voices now — pushing the world to listen and act By Grace Murray • 7 min read
Inside journalism careers newsletter End of year round-up: Inside journalism careers with JUK As we welcome the winter in here at Journalism UK, we want to look back at a year's worth of resources and recommendations and sift through it all to help point you in the right direction. To wrap up 2025, here are some of the most practical lessons and resources we’ve shared to help you thrive, stay safe, and keep moving forward: * The indie journalism reality check: Thinking about going solo? YouTuber Johnny Harris' gave a top talk at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia this By Ophelia Birch • 4 min read
Left to right: Lisa MacLeod (FT Strategies), Paul Fisher (Iliffe Media), Sacha Cayre (Contexte) and Liz Wynn (Guardian). Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing News How The Guardian, Contexte, and Iliffe Media are winning the subscription battle How do you get people to pay when they're used to free products or you're up against stiff competition? By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Jakob Moll, co-founder and international director, Zetland, speaking at Newsrewired on 26 November 2025. Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing News How Uusi Juttu added 10,000 paying members in three weeks Zetland's Finnish sister title used the tried-and-tested method of turning existing readers into the most reliable source of audience growth By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Quick reads Iran calls BBC journalism 'media terrorism' in UN filing The BBC has urged the United Nations to condemn Iran after the country accused its Persian-language service of terrorism and warfare in an official government document By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
