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Tip: Mastering the email interview
An in-person, phone or video interview is normally the default option for journalists, but there are situations when an email interview works just as well
Posted by Catherine Edwards on 22/06/22Tip: Incorporate YouTube Shorts into your social video strategy
The short-form video format could be your secret power play to cranking up views on the platform
Posted by Jacob Granger on 21/06/22Tip: Get inspired to do Instagram Reels
Avoid sticking out like a sore thumb on social media. Use these examples as a fast hack to fit in with the crowd
Posted by Jacob Granger on 16/06/22Tip: Start a podcast on your own for free
You do not have to break the bank to get a professional-sounding podcast. Use this essentials list of equipment and software to get started today
Posted by Catherine Edwards on 15/06/22Tip: Take climate change storytelling up a notch
Change the narrative around a global issue by focusing on inspirational or practical local solutions stories
Posted by Jacob Granger on 14/06/22Tip: Working with vulnerable sources for investigative reporting
Gain the trust of people who have difficult and personal stories to share with the world
Posted by Catherine Edwards on 13/06/22Tip: Pitch a story, not an idea, when reporting on development topics
Focus on specific case studies and characters when writing a development story
Posted by Catherine Edwards on 07/06/22Tip: Create a solutions journalism podcast
Opt for the audio medium when covering responses to societal problems
Posted by Jacob Granger on 06/06/22Tip: How to write your first book as a journalist
First-time author and TikTok sensation Sophia Smith Galer shares first-hand advice on making your book idea a reality
Posted by Jacob Granger on 01/06/22Tip: Keep your voice authentic to appeal to younger readers
Speakers at Journalism.co.uk's Newsrewired conference traded tips on producing content that grabs the attention and trust of Gen Z. One core message stood out: loosen up and be yourself
Posted by Catherine Edwards on 31/05/22Tip: Managing doomscrolling
Kick the unhealthy habit of searching endlessly for negative news and updates. Instead, limit your intake of it
Posted by Jacob Granger on 19/05/22Tip: Sophia Smith Galer's tricks to building a TikTok following
What is the trick to TikTok? Take some advice from an account with 400k followers, 90m views and 11.5m likes
Posted by Jacob Granger on 16/05/22Tip: An email template to ask readers for their support on World Press Freedom Day
On a day reminding us of the importance of democracy and independent journalism, take this chance to thank readers for their crucial support and to commit once again
Posted by Jacob Granger on 29/04/22Tip: An A-Z of online community terms
Know your AMAs from your KPIs
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Tip: Keep burnout at bay within your organisation
Create a workplace where staff do not become overloaded with stress and fatigue
Posted by Jacob Granger on 23/06/22