How to succeed in journalism
Five tips from The Economist to perfect your newsletter strategy
Here is how to craft emails that will keep audiences informed but not overwhelmed
Posted by Jacob Granger on 23/09/20Seven tips for journalism students to ace their virtual courses
University is going to be a bit different this year. Here is how to get the most of Zoom lectures
Posted by Jacob Granger on 21/09/20Eight ways to nail climate emergency reporting
Environmental topics are complicated beats to cover. Here is how to keep readers engaged and your coverage accurate
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/09/20How personal essays can help you win commissions
Baring your soul can open the doors to new publications or help you launch a paid-for newsletter
Posted by Suchandrika Chakrabarti on 22/07/20How to work with international clients while freelancing in the UK
The hosts of the Freelancing for Journalists podcast share their top tips
Posted by Lily Canter, Emma Wilkinson on 06/07/20Daniell Morrisey: How to prepare a killer CV
A career coach and head of talent for BBC shows talks about what makes a CV stand out to potential employers
Posted by Daniel Green on 12/02/2010 tips for introducing mobile journalism into local newsrooms
Smartphones allow journalists to report from a crowd because they are lightweight and discreet
Posted by Jacob Granger on 13/01/20'Audience canvas': create an audience-first strategy
Try this 45-minute audience growth method developed by Condé Nast and start turning fly-by readers into loyal followers
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/12/19Six tips to improve your radio and podcast interviews
Learn how to pick the right guests and not over-edit the conversation
Posted by Damian Radcliffe on 25/11/19How to use design thinking to solve journalistic problems
Building loyal audiences starts with a shift in mindset
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 20/11/19What Android device do you need for mobile reporting?
Samsung, LG, Huawei or Xiaomi? Find out what mobile journalists are using
Posted by Jacob Granger on 18/11/19How to add IGTV videos into series on Instagram
The new feature keeps audiences watching your video content - here is how to set it up
Posted by Jacob Granger on 29/10/19How to get your next podcast commissioned
Before sending in your next podcast pitch, commissioning editors from BBC and Podfront share their inside-tips on what they look out for
Posted by Daniel Green on 16/09/19How to set up Facebook Messenger chatbots for news updates
Personalised messages to your social subscribers can be a great way to boost engagement and traffic
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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
Posted by Jacob Granger on 08/10/20