Credit: Photo by Kirill Sharkovski on Unsplash News £1m public notice project aims to help UK local news publishers build a sustainable future The Online Public Notices Portal will create a central hub for members of the public to receive updates on local developments, while preserving a crucial source of revenue for news organisations By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News Reuters Institute's media trends and predictions for 2021 RISJ's senior research associate Nic Newman talks about new revenue models, the rise of entrepreneurial journalism and the possibilities unlocked by artificial intelligence By Zi Wang • 3 min read
Credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash News How do you manage a breaking news team from home? The New York Times planned to add a London-based team to its breaking news operation in 2020 but the pandemic put those plans on ice for eight months. A deputy editor talks about how this forced the newly-created UK team to become more resourceful By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by De an Sun on Unsplash News Coronavirus, statistical chaos and the news, one year on How have UK newsrooms risen to the many challenges posed by covid-19 and its chaotic statistics? By An Nguyen • 8 min read
Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels News Five tips for media studies freshers Are you worried about starting a journalism degree during the pandemic? We answer your questions about virtual student life By Zaynah Esat • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by RF._.studio from Pexels News No newsroom, no problem: tips and tricks for working through lockdown When covid-19 forced newsrooms to close their doors, journalists had to start working from kitchen tables and makeshift home studios. Three reporters share their sources of inspiration and clever shortcuts By Zi Wang • 3 min read
Credit: ATC Comm Photo on Pexels News New campaign calls for a genuine commitment to diversify UK newsrooms "A central tenet of journalism is holding the powerful to account. That simply cannot preclude looking inwardly at our own newsroom practices any longer" By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Credit: Screenshot: Reuters Next. Jane Barrett (Reuters, top left), Tim Davie (BBC, top right), Michael Friendenberg (Reuters, bottom). News BBC director-general: "We are activists for impartiality" Social media users care little about the difference between a personal and commercial Twitter account. So journalists need to refrain from sharing polarising views to help win back public trust By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Credit: James Wheeler from Pexels News Let us make 2021 a year of good leadership, empathy and effective communication As stress and anxiety in the newsrooms are mounting, senior news leaders must focus on mental health to harness the power of their remote teams By Hannah Storm • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Yasmina H on Unsplash News Three free online classes for journalism students this lockdown Join these Zoom calls and masterclasses with media professionals to sharpen your journalistic skillset without having to fork out or leave your home By Zaynah Esat • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Jessica Lewis on Unsplash News Inside a US local TV station's solutions journalism approach to covid-19 coverage Last year, Texas-based KXAN launched an investigation into how the pandemic had impacted the education system and what can be done about it By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Barn Images on Unsplash News Seven free tools for journalists to try in 2021 Upgrade your editing arsenal and organise your schedule at no extra cost with this round-up of mobile apps and online resources By Jacob Granger • 7 min read
