Quick reads UK press freedom: RSF Index reveals global crisis and rising risks at home The average global score for press freedom is at its lowest since the Index began in 2002 - as legal threats emerge as the fastest-growing silencer of journalism By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Leona O'Neill, founder of MediaStrong News MediaStrong launches toolkit to help newsrooms manage trauma exposure A new practical toolkit aims to help newsrooms address the psychological risks of trauma-exposed journalism, offering editors and journalists clear, actionable support without medicalising the profession By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya / Unsplash News Seven free AI-powered transcription tools for journalists Find the best tool to turn your latest interview into text in a matter of moments By Kara Evans • 2 min read
Quick reads Washington Post joins news aggregation app Cafeyn in bid for global growth The US giant joins a platform with more than 2.5 million users and 5000 other news sources worldwide By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Inside journalism careers newsletter What it takes to get a job in journalism today: Inside journalism careers with JUK Inside Journalism Careers is your weekly update of job openings, career advice and industry moves hitting your inbox every Monday Breaking into journalism isn’t just about being a good writer anymore. As Danielle Lavin from Reach explains, newsrooms are looking for people who understand the bigger picture—why stories travel, how audiences engage, and what makes content stand out across platforms. Recruiter’s advice: What it really takes to get a job in journalism right nowThinking of applying By Ophelia Birch • 4 min read
News Recruiter's advice: What it really takes to get a job in journalism right now Thinking of applying for a role in journalism? Talent acquisition lead at Reach plc, Danielle Lavin, shares what she's really looking for, and what to do (and not do) before you hit send By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
A man browsing newspapers at a kiosk in Perugia. Photo: Sara Bertoni News Truth is not enough - journalism now needs more than facts Notes from a roundtable on information integrity, and why journalists need to stop assuming people care about facts By Marcela Kunova • 5 min read
Quick reads UK TV news offers limited coverage of May elections, Cardiff study finds Independence debates overshadow other issues in Scottish and Welsh election reporting, with Channel 4 News leading in-depth coverage By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
