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Tip: Make your Instagram Stories more engaging
Use these simple and effective tricks to get closer to your audience
Posted by Katie Templeton-Knight on 16/06/21Tip: Build trust with media funders
Establish a solid working relationship with those backing your projects and investigations
Posted by Katie Templeton-Knight on 15/06/21Tip: Dealing with imposter syndrome
Believe in yourself. Your achievements are not the result of dumb luck
Posted by Katie Templeton-Knight on 14/06/21Tip: Foster trust to grow your revenue
People are willing to pay for news but they need to perceive it as credible
Posted by Jacob Granger on 11/06/21Tip: Maintain healthy work-life balance as a student
Stay on top of your responsibilties and hobbies without sacrificing a good night's sleep
Posted by Jacob Granger on 10/06/21Tip: Keep your investigative work organised
Avoid getting overwhelmed by the reams of documents and databases
Posted by Jacob Granger on 09/06/21Tip: A guide to investigating femicide
Secure the right data and experts when exploring this underreported topic
Posted by Jacob Granger on 07/06/21Tip: Adding Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces to your audience strategy
The pandemic made the use of audio-based social apps popular among publishers and the public. Use them more creatively to grow your following
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 04/06/21Tip: Create a model for transparent reporting
Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold shares advice on covering secretive organisations and powerful figures who prefer to spin their own narratives
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 03/06/21Tip: Work smarter - not harder
Journalists are becoming stretched and burnt out. Use this three-step plan to prioritise the most important work and ditch low-value projects
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/06/21Tip: Guidelines for reporting on suicide
Use this expert advice to ensure your coverage is accurate, responsible and respectful
Posted by Josey Vaughan-Hughes on 01/06/21Tip: Make your work experience count
Placements can teach young journalists the value of perseverance and a can-do attitude
Posted by Josey Vaughan-Hughes on 28/05/21Tip: Grow your social media audience
Use these 12 universal lessons to up your followers on any platform: Instagram, Twitter or TikTok
Posted by Jacob Granger on 25/05/21Tip: Respond to a reader complaint without sounding defensive
Show diplomacy and humility when engaging with your community to maintain their trust
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Award-winning producer Georgia Coan shares lessons on producing shows, handling sensitive stories and working for the broadcaster
Posted by Jacob Granger on 18/06/21