News Mobile phone, mask and multi-pocket jacket: covering the US election as a smartphone journalist Social distancing and the risk of infection has made political events difficult to cover. RAI's special correspondent Nico Piro reveals how mobile journalism enabled him to report on the election and keep safe By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Credit: Courtesy SmartFilm School News A new book covers pretty much all things mobile journalism Smartphone tools, check. Techniques for reporting in video, audio, photography and graphics, check check. With 200 illustrations and 16 videos, we dubbed this all-rounder 'the MoJo bible' By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Credit: Element5 Digital from Pexels News The future of travel writing in the post-pandemic world 2020 has forced writers to experiment with new storytelling formats, focusing on staycations, sustainable tourism and diversity. Some of these changes are here to stay By Alisa Anwar • 2 min read
Credit: Courtesy DW News How constructive journalism can help rebuild trust in the media 2020 has been full of gloomy stories, causing many to switch off the news completely. But reporting on solutions as well as problems can help audiences see the full picture and reconnect with our reporting By Alisa Anwar • 3 min read
Credit: Mitchel Ceney News The Big Issue experiments with interactive storytelling to help readers explore homelessness The new choose your own adventure-style game shows audiences how easily can someone find themselves without a secure home By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
News Should journalists use social media to voice their opinions? Twitter outrage can reflect poorly on a publication that strives for impartiality. At the same time, journalists rightly want to use the platform for its designed purpose: sharing views and discussing opinions By Regan Kerr • 4 min read
Credit: Jeffrey Buchbinder on Unsplash News BBC's five tips to break into the technical side of the media industry There is more to broadcast than the faces on screen and voices on the radio. Here is how to find those jobs By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Lora Ohanessian on Unsplash News How to finance public interest news in the misinformation world Advertising money is not enough. From philanthropic funding to regulating social platforms, here are some ideas on how to fund news people really need but seldom buy By Marcela Kunova • 4 min read
News Improving mental health in the newsroom When journalists are not well, they cannot properly tell the stories that matter to their audiences. A Newsrewired panel shared some practical tips on looking after our colleagues and ourselves By Chelsea Bailey • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Paula May on Unsplash News Seven journalism mentorship schemes to bookmark in 2021 Want to develop a new reporting style or get your break in the industry? A mentor can be just the push you need to achieve your career goals By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Everton Vila on Unsplash News The lack of trust in news cannot be fixed by the media alone (but we must at least try) Public understanding of how journalism works is low and the platforms are not helping. A new RISJ report examines why people often do not trust the media and how we can connect with our audiences By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Credit: Top left to bottom right: Theodora Louloudis (The Telegraph), Jacob Granger (Journalism.co.uk), Sonny Swe (Black Knight Media), David Stern (Slate) News Leveraging audio to drive subscriptions and memberships The coronavirus pandemic has not dampened audiences' appetite for their favourite listens. The Telegraph, Slate and Frontier Myanmar discuss how upping your audio offering can bolster your revenue options By Regan Kerr • 4 min read
