News Fact-based journalism more vital than ever for 2020 US election US newsrooms are bracing themselves for a torrent of misinformation and conspiracy theories headed their way By Jamie Wiseman • 3 min read
Credit: Screenshot: South China Morning Post YouTube News How South China Morning Post reached one billion YouTube views Three years ago, the Hong Kong-based news organisation doubled-down on its video strategy and is now reaping benefits. Mat Booth, director of video, shares his advice on YouTube audience growth and knowledge of the platform algorithm By Jacob Granger • 8 min read
News Rheinische Post is winning the innovation game with a data-led newsroom For the past five years, the German regional newspaper has been using its wide reach to grow online revenue. But it took the pandemic to break its "newspaper mentality" and fully embrace a digital-first approach By Marcela Kunova • 3 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: Brooke Lark on Unsplash News How to overcome imposter syndrome as a freelance journalist Feelings of doubt can take many forms and hold writers back from reaching their true potential By Lily Canter • 5 min read
Credit: Photo by Olga Kononenko on Unsplash News Getting the science right: how to report on coma and unconsciousness The phrase ‘prolonged disorders of consciousness’ has not got quite the same ring to it but accurate reporting on coma and its variants is necessary for clear and trustworthy storytelling By Sandra Stoica • 3 min read
Credit: Screenshot: Crosstown crime tracker News "Mass customisation" of neighbourhood data can help hyperlocal news become more sustainable US non-profit media organisation Crosstown lowered the costs of producing local news by maximising the use of public datasets on crime, traffic and coronavirus figures By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Luis Villasmil on Unsplash News Journalists suffer from PTSD too and we need to take it seriously Newsrooms seldom think about how to protect reporters’ mental health from covering stressful stories By Olivia James • 3 min read
Credit: Robert Lamb via geograph News UK Ministry of Defence ends its blacklisting of Declassified UK The authorities have also formally replied to the media freedom alert issued by the Council of Europe, admitting that MoD "was wrong" not to provide comment to the investigative outlet By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Credit: Anne-Onyme from Pixabay News Five tips from The Economist to perfect your newsletter strategy Here is how to craft emails that will keep audiences informed but not overwhelmed By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News How did you get your first job at a weekly newspaper? Maya Derrick, Bournemouth University graduate who became a junior reporter at the Herts Advertiser during the pandemic, shares advice on coping with rejection when applying for job post-uni By James Gray • 3 min read
Credit: Screenshot: Membership Guide News The Membership Puzzle Project launches a guide to building a sustainable business model for your newsroom Whether you want to find a new revenue source or engage with your readers to regain their trust, this resource provides 34 tried-and-tested case studies By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
