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 Washington Post uses TikTok to engage quarantined Gen Z audience The US publisher adds lighthearted content to its coronavirus coverage to help its 400k followers get accurate news and stay sane By Daniel Green • 2 min read
News New website to support furloughed journalists’ mental well-being through writing The Focus, a news outlet borne out of the covid-19 crisis, helps out-of-job media professionals stay in touch with their core skills, giving ad revenue to a mental health charity By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
News Five covid-19 newsletters to subscribe to Getting overwhelmed or bogged down by coronavirus coverage? These email updates provide clarity, fact-checks and an expert take on the pandemic in bite-sized chunks By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Credit: Martin Sanchez on Unsplash News Google is giving $6.5 million to fact-checkers focusing on coronavirus First Draft’s Jenni Sargent talks about how the money will support collaborative efforts to tackle misinformation around the pandemic, especially in the countries with most cases like the UK, France, Italy and Spain By Marcela Kunova • 4 min read
Credit: Pixabay News International Fact-Checking Day: eight resources for verifying information From news labels to toolkits, this selection of free tools can help reporters identify and debunk false information By Daniel Green • 2 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
Credit: Sean Dreilinger on Flickr News 108 hyperlocal UK publishers may go bust without government financial help The Independent Community News Network calls for emergency funds to support small community newspapers as local businesses hit by anti-covid-19 measures stop advertising By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Credit: Pexels News Five tips for freelance journalists to cope with coronavirus cancellations Stressed about income uncertainty and fallen-through projects? Two freelance journalists share advice on adapting to industry disruption By Daniel Green • 3 min read
Credit: Pexels News US reporters use SMS to reach local audiences with coronavirus coverage Subtext, a service that allows readers to receive texts directly from local reporters, has seen its subscriber numbers triple in five days as the public seeks relevant covid-19 updates By Daniel Green • 2 min read
Credit: Clifford Photography on Unsplash News Decrypt experiments with own cryptocurrency in search for independent revenue stream The blockchain publication has launched its own token to become less reliant on online advertising. Added bonus: it rewards readers for their attention and builds a loyal community By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash News What does a Taiwanese digital news startup teach us about growth in a capped market? The News Lens has scaled its business despite audience and revenue constraints By Jacqui Park • 5 min read
