Credit: Image by Markus Distelrath from Pixabay News Treading the line between public interest news and campaigning journalism Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins and Amelia Gentleman, the journalist behind the Windrush scandal, explore the challenges of investigating the truth and advocating for change By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
News Four journalists experiment with kid-friendly podcast to inform under-12s about the news It is not just adults that need updates about elections and covid-19. KidNuz is a fun weekday newscast that helps children to understand current affairs By Sophie Aristotelous • 3 min read
Credit: Ethan Hoover on Unsplash News New virtual work experience scheme connects students with freelance journalists The pandemic has left some young journalists unable to find internships and training. Freelancing for Journalists came up with a new idea on how to help them get their foot in the door By Sophie Aristotelous • 2 min read
News How did you get your first job in digital content production? Journalism degrees teach a multitude of useful skills. Bournemouth University graduate Roxanne Cooper-Costello talks about how her Master's degree in multimedia journalism has helped her break into creating social media video content for brands By Sandra Stoica • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by RF._.studio from Pexels News BJTC relaunches support scheme for virtual work experience and cancelled placements Struggling with the bills whilst working from home? Underprivileged journalism students can receive £200 from the Placement Assistance Scheme to ensure that everyone gets a fair shot in the industry By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
News Five tips for making your internship application stand out Give yourself the best chance to get noticed by following this advice from two senior producers at CNN By Grace Braddock • 2 min read
Credit: Rochelle Nicole on Unsplash News A future in journalism: four ways to gain work experience during the coronavirus pandemic When internships and work placements are being cancelled or postponed, how can entry-level journalists carve a career for themselves? By Ellie Smitherman • 3 min read
News Media Cubs empowers underprivileged children to become the next generation of journalists Too white, too posh and too London-centric - the UK media sector is frequently criticised for its lack of diverse voices. One Manchester-based organisation has set out to change that By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Credit: Courtesy RISJ News Digital News Report 2020: covid-19 accelerates digital shifts in the media industry Latest RISJ research shows that while the pandemic has boosted subscription revenue, its financial impact on the news industry may outweigh the gains By Marcela Kunova • 5 min read
Credit: Photo by Ahmed Zayan on Unsplash News New Slack group offers support for freelance journalists during the coronavirus crisis Struggling to find your pitching mojo or looking for new commissions? Four freelance journalists set up an online community to help those in the same boat stay afloat By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
News How to record remote podcast interviews using the 'Simul Rec' technique Sick of phone call sound quality? This video explainer tells you how to get better audio quality of your guest without being in the same room By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
News Six journalism podcasts to listen to while in lockdown Need a new distraction or source of inspiration? Here are some best picks from dramatic investigative series to in-depth interview shows By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
