News Discourse Media plans in-depth reporting on six key issues in Canada with new beat structure In 2017, the media company's coverage will be focused on systemic issues, including gender, welfare and energy poverty By Mădălina Ciobanu • 5 min read
Credit: Image by Fotografiche on Shutterstock News Verification and local investigations: Inside two organisations plugging the gaps As some communities suddenly find themselves no longer served by a local news outlet, and some topics remain unexplored in detail by stretched newsroom staff, people without formal journalism training are stepping up to the job By Catalina Albeanu • 8 min read
Credit: Image by VRfix News App for journalists: VRfix, for re-injecting 360 metadata into your videos This app for iOS and Android will ensure your spherical video plays interactively on YouTube By Caroline Scott • 2 min read
News Inside Metro's mobile app strategy After revamping its main Metro app last summer, the newspaper has launched two more apps focused on football and celebrity content By Mădălina Ciobanu • 5 min read
Credit: Screenshot from ghost.org News Ghost launches journalism development initiative to explore solutions for memberships and subscriptions The non-profit will partner up with three media organisations to explore publishing solutions that will then be open-sourced By Catalina Albeanu • 2 min read
News How a virtual reality documentary takes viewers into immigration detention centres 'Indefinite' aims to show the hardship imposed on imprisoned immigrants fighting against deportation By Caroline Scott • 3 min read
News The Washington Post is launching a weekly newsletter to highlight the most valuable comments on the site 'Read these comments' will feature thoughtful conversations from commenters on the site, individual contributions and stories where people can have their say By Mădălina Ciobanu • 3 min read
News Hacks, tips and tricks for mobile journalists Take note of this crowdsourced advice when shooting and editing with your smartphone By Caroline Scott • 6 min read
News So you want to be a technology reporter? Bill Thompson, studio expert on Click, the BBC World Service's technology radio programme, gives his advice to aspiring journalists looking to enter the field By Caroline Scott • 1 min read
News Deadline extended: Applications for the Startups for News programme are open If your startup addresses newsroom challenges in an innovative and dynamic way, apply for a chance to win mentorship and exposure to potential partners By Catalina Albeanu • 2 min read
Credit: Image from pexels.com News 3 reasons why you should consider having a journalism side project Alex Laughlin and Julia Carpenter, social media editors at The Washington Post, explain the benefits of developing side projects, both outside of work and as part of your job By Mădălina Ciobanu • 4 min read
News Foundations and the foundation of a new way of funding journalism Not-for-profit journalistic organisations are springing up around the world and producing stories of huge value. Rachel Oldroyd looks at their role and whether they can take the place of traditional print outlets By Rachel Oldroyd • 8 min read
