Credit: Photo by michael weir on Unsplash News Financial Times launches a new hub for climate news because its audience asked for it A survey by FT has shown that its readers value environmental reporting as it helps them make business decisions and personal choices. The publisher is now looking to grow its number of subscribers by fulfilling this need By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by Lucie Morel on Unsplash News The bittersweet impact of the pandemic on freelance journalism Many freelancers saw their commissions and revenue take a nosedive but some have thrived despite the challenges. We surveyed the industry to find out how they feel about their career choice after a challenging year By Katherine Cenaj • 4 min read
Credit: Sasin Tipchai from Pixabay News How to kick-start your freelancing career during the pandemic From budgeting to networking, four journalists share their best tips to help you take that first step on your freelancing journey By Sean Knox • 5 min read
Credit: REUTERS/Henry Nicholls News Five golden rules for using images to engage readers with your story How well your story performs has a lot to do with its accompanying image, but not all of us are photo wizards. Four experts share some basic steps to creating an immediate visual impact By Yasmin Tenk • 4 min read
News How to build your contact list during covid-19 Developing and nurturing your network is just a matter of looking in the right places and following social protocol. Industry professionals offer seven tips and tricks to networking during a pandemic By Yasmin Tenk • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by hoch3media on Unsplash News What skills are hiring managers looking for in 2021? If you are a trainee journalist or a recent graduate, your CV might be looking a tad bare after a year of disruptions and lockdowns. But there is still plenty you can show to a recruiter By Katherine Cenaj • 3 min read
Credit: Pixabay News What does the UK launch of Facebook News mean for public interest journalism? The platform boosts its support for UK publishers, offering additional ways to monetise content and reach new audiences. But simply adding headlines to a social feed may not be enough to guide users towards quality news outlets By Marcela Kunova • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by David Marcu on Unsplash News Six tips for independent journalists before deciding to go solo Starting your own Substack or Patreon sounds like a dream job. But have you thought it through? By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: REUTERS/Adriane Ohanesian. Courtesy TRF News How covid-19 impacted journalism in emerging economies and the Global South A new report shows fresh approaches newsrooms have used in covering covid-19 By Damian Radcliffe • 7 min read
Credit: Jorge Fakhouri Filho from Pexels News Six ingredients for a perfect audio story Great podcasts and radio shows are like a delicious cake: you savour every bit and always go back for more. All you need to cook up one is a good recipe By Marcela Kunova • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash News UK parliament told the media needs greater covid-19 data transparency Trust in the media is declining as the public is growing sceptical of politicians but audiences are still hungry for coronavirus statistics. A select committee hears that news organisations should not need to rely on leaks to satisfy this demand By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Credit: Photo by Dylan Ferreira on Unsplash News How to make the most of mentorships throughout covid-19 The coronavirus pandemic has caused a surge of support for aspiring journalists, but making it work requires more than time from both sides. Here is how to effectively manage a mentor-mentee relationship from a distance By Yasmin Tenk • 4 min read
