With many newsrooms working remotely or enforcing strict social distancing, this is possibly the worst time to be starting a career in journalism.
But it is not all doom and gloom. The International Journalists' Network has published some helpful tips on how budding journalists can adapt to these new ways of working.
In this article, freelance writer and journalist Devin Windelspecht spoke to seasoned professionals about what they think early-career journalists can be doing to kick-start their careers.
Suggestions span from exploring new methods of storytelling, such as podcasts or newsletters, to harnessing 'soft' skills of resilience or adaptability.
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