Tips for journalists
Tip: How to report on sexual violence
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center has given journalists five tips for reporting on this sensitive topic
Posted by Jacob Granger on 10/12/18Tip: Use backwatching to safely perform walking shots
To capture the perfect walking shot, the backwatcher must have excellent 360 degree awareness and communication skills
Posted by Jacob Granger on 06/12/18Tip: How to use structured journalism to cover developing stories
Check out this advice when you are working with more information than you can squeeze into the average daily news story
Posted by Caroline Scott on 05/12/18Tip: How to launch your journalism startup successfully
Here are some of the most important questions to ask before putting your product out publicly
Posted by Jacob Granger on 04/12/18Tip: Try these 9 types of mobile visual storytelling
Get inspired by these examples of mobile journalism in action
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 03/12/18Tip: How to add copyright-free images to your Wordpress site with the photo library feature
Embed free-to-use photos from Pexels straight into your article with this explainer
Posted by Jacob Granger on 30/11/18Tip: How to report on poverty
Four industry insights on how to tell stories of hardship correctly
Posted by Jacob Granger on 29/11/18Tip: Seven best practices for iPhone photography
Bookmark these tips for taking better pictures with your smartphone
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 27/11/18Tip: Launch and grow your news podcast
Casual conversations and equipment of choice will help your podcast blossom, says Dávid Tvrdoň, podcast producer at SME.sk
Posted by Jacob Granger on 23/11/18Tip: Check out these resources for journalists interested in social media
Damian Radcliffe, chambers professor in journalism at the University of Oregon, offers 41 must read websites and newsletters to help you get ahead of the game
Posted by Caroline Scott on 22/11/18Tip: Take note of these digital security tips every journalist needs to know
Four hacks that journalists can implement today to protect themselves, their sources and their story
Posted by Caroline Scott on 20/11/18Tip: Get to grips with bots, botnets and trolls
Learn the working definitions and methodologies to identify, expose, and explain disinformation online
Posted by Caroline Scott on 19/11/18Tip: Six questions to ask (and answer) before launching a membership programme
Follow these six tips from the European Journalism Centre on launching a new membership model in your news organisations
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 14/11/18Tip: How to report on mass shootings
Follow these tips when reporting on gun violence to improve the quality of your newsroom's coverage and deter copycats
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 13/11/18Seven tips for better reporting on opinion polls and surveys
Bookmark these tips on spotting, understanding and reporting on margin of error
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 12/11/18Tip: Break into political journalism
Follow these six insider tips if reporting on Brexit and politicians is your passion
Posted by Jacob Granger on 05/11/18Tip: Check out this advice for improving your e-mail signature
Leave a lasting impression with a personal, practical and professional send-off
Posted by Jacob Granger on 01/11/18Tip: Seven lessons in rebuilding trust in news organisations
Reporting original stories and changing hiring policy are among Damian Radcliffe's top tips to rebuilding trust in the media, and in doing so, boosting their revenue stream
Posted by Jacob Granger on 01/11/18Tip: Protect sensitive data with these digital security measures
Journalists should take extra precaution to protect sensitive sources and stories — here are four safeguards
Posted by Jacob Granger on 30/10/18Tip: Avoid these six freelancer pitching mistakes
The dos and don’ts when trying to get your pitch commissioned
Posted by Jacob Granger on 29/10/18Tip: Why you should keep your portfolio short and sweet
When going in for your next job, you only need to send in a selection of your best work — here are four reasons why
Posted by Jacob Granger on 22/10/18Tip: How using a physical planner can help you get organised
We love technology, but sometimes you just can't beat a paper diary...
Posted by Caroline Scott on 22/10/18Tip: How to land story scoops without contacts
No contacts? No problem. Here are six tricks ideal for students or journalists just starting out
Posted by Jacob Granger on 18/10/18Tip: Hone your investigative journalism skills in the digital age
Five round-ups from the Uncovering Asia conference, on how to investigate with your smartphone
Posted by Jacob Granger on 17/10/18Tip: Overcome networking nerves with these nine tricks
From going solo to an event to nailing elevator pitches, this is how to make the most of face-to-face networking
Posted by Jacob Granger on 16/10/18Tip: Improve your proofreading skills with these pointers
Grace Carter shows you how to improve your copy before your content is published
Posted by Jacob Granger on 15/10/18Tip: Five must-have widgets for your Wordpress blog
Use these widgets to give your blog more zing
Posted by Jacob Granger on 11/10/18Tip: Improve your smartphone stories
Follow this guide to master story structuring and video editing on your mobile phone
Posted by Beth Andralojc on 05/10/18Tip of the day: How to find paid broadcast experience
For many, paid work experience is an unattainable fantasy. But there are surprisingly easy ways to get noticed and get your foot in the door
Posted by Beth Andralojc on 04/10/18Tip: How to create professional looking infographics
Bookmark these five useful tools for data visualisation
Posted by Beth Andralojc on 03/10/18Tip: Using 4chan to cover conspiracy theories
True or false? Message board site 4chan may be an unlikely ally to help you find the answer
Posted by Beth Andralojc on 02/10/18Tip: The best databases for enticing content
Bookmark these top data-rich sites for journalists
Posted by Beth Andralojc on 01/10/18Tip: Create interactive stories with these three tools
Give your documentaries a twist with immersive, non-linear, multimedia content
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 26/09/18Tip: How to start your own newsletter
Follow this guide on setting up your own email newsletter and showcase your expertise to a wider audience
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 25/09/18Tip: Try these 10 new investigative tools
Try these tools for unearthing, accelerating, and keeping track of your investigations
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 24/09/18Tip: 12 tools for reporting on hurricanes and other disasters
Check out this advice for making the preparation, evacuation, coverage and recovery a little bit easier and more complete
Posted by Caroline Scott on 21/09/18Tip: Looking to teach journalism online? Check out this advice
If you are transitioning to teaching students online, take note of these tips
Posted by Caroline Scott on 19/09/18Tip: Speed up your workflow with the ultimate cheatsheet for Wordpress keyboard shortcuts
When there are over 65 character combos, who needs a mouse when you can press ‘alt + shift + M’?
Posted by Jacob Granger on 19/09/18Tip: Use this advice for interviewing children
Be human first, a journalist second
Posted by Caroline Scott on 17/09/18Tip: how to correctly report on hurricanes
With Hurricane Florence dominating the news, here are nine tips on how to avoid spreading misinformation on weather phenomena
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 14/09/18Tip: Know when to break your off-the-record promises
Kelly McBride’s two good reasons why journalists can go back on their word
Posted by Jacob Granger on 12/09/18Tip: Check out this advice for launching a Wordpress blog
Bookmark this step-by-step guide to get started with your website
Posted by Jacob Granger on 11/09/18Tip: How to report about suicide
Bookmark these four tips on reporting about this sensitive issue
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 10/09/18Tip: The ten essential things for freelance journalists
Suzi Dixon checks off the must-haves for your home office
Posted by Jacob Granger on 06/09/18Tip: Prevent plagiarism with these free online resources
IJNet recommends these four tools to detect copycat content
Posted by Jacob Granger on 04/09/18Tip: How to add IGTV to your social media strategy
This guide by Laura Holton will show you how to make the most of vertical videos within this new platform
Posted by Jacob Granger on 03/09/18Tip: Avoid making these six networking mistakes
Follow these tips on improving your networking skills and grow your pool of contacts
Posted by Jacob Granger on 30/08/18Tip: Check out these 10 steps to verify social videos
Video is among the hardest types of misinformation to fact-check, so how do you do it?
Posted by Jacob Granger on 29/08/18Tip: Shooting in bright sunlight? Check out this advice
Six bright ideas to help you 'keep your cool' and get the shots you need
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Tip: How to write more engaging editorials
Producing quality has never been so important – check out these 12 tips
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