Tips for journalists
Tip: How to make the most of editorial newsletters
Check out this advice for engaging with readers through the good old email inbox
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 03/04/18Tip: Remember these recommendations for foreign correspondents
Here are some of the skills you should develop if you want to report overseas
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 27/03/18Tip: Advice for journalists using Instagram Stories
Here's how you can use the Stories feature to tease and promote upcoming stories or summarise the news
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 23/03/18Tip: Take note of this advice for collaborating on data journalism projects
Get to know people's technical and interpersonal skills before you start working together on a project
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 22/03/18Tip: Bookmark these recommendations for creating 360-degree video
Anyone experimenting with this immersive technology should be a viewer first and a creator second
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 21/03/18Tip: How to set up a productive dialogue in a podcast without a host
Give your interviewees some guidance on the questions but ensure you allow spontaneity too
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 19/03/18Tip: Advice for setting up new products and projects in the newsroom
You've got a great idea, but how do you work with relevant people to see it through, and how do you get feedback from the organisation?
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 15/03/18Tip: Check out these data and interactive journalism resources from NICAR 2018
Missed out on this year's NICAR? Catch up on the coverage using these resources
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 13/03/18Tip: Bookmark these ways to be diverse and inclusive in your reporting
The experts, stock images and language featured in your stories can have a significant impact on readers
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 12/03/18Tip: How to get started with data journalism in a small newsroom
Build up skills through workshops or by collaborating with data journalists in other newsrooms
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 09/03/18Tip: Check out this budgeting advice for freelance journalists
Use tools to track your spending and find free training to expand your skills
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 08/03/18Tip: Remember these pointers for good photojournalism
Be clear with your subject about your intentions in order to 'show them respect and give them agency'
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 06/03/18Tip: Learn from these insights into Quartz's newsletter strategy
Here's how the organisation measures engagement with their email products
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 28/02/18Tip: Check out this advice for getting started with 360-degree video
Avoid motion sickness, anticipate the viewer's gaze and remember that regular transitions don't work
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 22/02/18Tip: Remember these pointers for building communities using Facebook groups
Here's what your newsroom can learn from Vox's approach to using Facebook groups
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 21/02/18Tip: Recommendations for working with inconsistent data
Parts of your data might be inconsistent, missing or have a problematic structure – here's how to deal with it
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 20/02/18Tip: Advice for making events a part of your newsroom's engagement strategy
From live journalism to member-only gatherings, events can help news organisations get to know their audiences better
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 19/02/18Tip: How to tell stories using small data sets
An impactful story can come from combining and analysing multiple smaller data sets, as opposed to focusing just on big data
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 16/02/18Tip: Check out these apps to enhance your mobile storytelling
Investing in these apps can help you upgrade your filming and audio
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 15/02/18Tip: Check out this guide for getting started with investigative data journalism
Here's how to start and structure a data journalism story
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 09/02/18Tip: Bookmark this advice for pitching feature articles
Pay attention to how you structure your email pitch if you don't want it to go unnoticed
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 08/02/18Tip: How journalists can find and visualise sports data
Sports data is often more granular, and subject to intense scrutiny from devoted fans
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 05/02/18Tip: Use these tools to collect and showcase your work
Platforms such as Muck Rack and Contently can help you build and maintain your online portfolio
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 02/02/18Tip: Use these tools to keep your sources and digital work safe
Encrypted apps, secure file storage and password managers can help reporters minimise the risk of a cyberattack
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 31/01/18Tip: Remember these pointers for shooting with 360-degree cameras
Give your viewer enough time to look around, and set up your camera like it's a person
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 30/01/18Tip: Check out this advice for improving your newsletter
Having a voice and mission can increase a newsletter's open rate and number of subscribers
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 29/01/18Tip: Why journalists should use design methods in reporting
Using design not as a layout but as a way of thinking can help reporters map complex issues
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 26/01/18Tip: How to keep your information safe from fake apps
Here's what you can do to make sure you don't get spied on by your latest download from the App Store
Posted by Vanessa Kress on 25/01/18Tip: Remember these pointers before setting up a Facebook group
Make sure your audience gets the chance to interact with reporters, and share interesting stories produced by other organisations as well as your own
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 24/01/18Tip: Advice for covering mental health
How to avoid stereotypes and building your story on unreliable sources
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 23/01/18Tip: How to search ICIJ's Offshore Leaks Database by location
The database contains more than 680,000 entities from 55 jurisdictions
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 22/01/18Tip: How to innovate when working on your own
The discussion around journalism innovation tends to centre around teamwork and collaboration, but here's how you can experiment if you work independently
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 19/01/18Tip: Bookmark this advice if you're looking to go freelance
Journalist Jen Miller explains the 13 things she's learned in 13 years of freelancing
Posted by Caroline Scott on 18/01/18Tip: Browse this database to get inspired about editorial collaboration
Check out this list of 111 collaborative projects, both temporary and ongoing
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 17/01/18Tip: Use this guide to get started as a freelancer abroad
Moving to another country to work as a freelancer? Learn the local language and don't be afraid to cold call
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 15/01/18Tip: Remember this advice for submitting FOI requests
Here's what Sandhya Kambhampati, data reporter at ProPublica Illinois, has learned from submitting 1,018 FOI requests
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 12/01/18Tip: Check out these 8 opportunities for journalists to apply for at the beginning of 2018
A fellowship or award could be just what you need this year to put your work into global context
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 11/01/18Tip: Here's how to get started with data journalism
Check out these tips for working on data-driven stories and the skills you need for the job
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 10/01/18Tip: Bookmark these pitching recommendations for photojournalists
Here's what to know when reaching out to publications and photo-editors
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 08/01/18Tip: Remember this advice for setting up a verification workstation
Is verifying online material a big part of your role? Here's how to make the process more efficient
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 05/01/18Tip: Try these 5 apps to help you work smarter in 2018
These apps for journalists can help you manage interviews, take better pictures and edit video
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 04/01/18Tip: Check out these 15 examples of data visualisation to get inspired
Here's what good data visualisations have in common
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 03/01/18Tip: Here’s how to best monitor audience engagement
A helpful explainer on why you should move beyond page views when assessing the impact of your storytelling
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 02/01/18Tip: Ask these questions before adopting new tools and workflows in the newsroom
Does this new approach save money or time, is it sustainable and is your audience going to use it?
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 22/12/17Tip: Check out this list of journalism tools and resources to try in 2018
From audio sharing to interactive storytelling, these tools can help improve your work
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 18/12/17Tip: How to stay safe when covering elections and civil unrest
Examine the location in advance, have situational awareness and use secure apps and social media
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 14/12/17Tip: 5 key aspects of video production to share with your newsroom
Training fellow journalists to work with video? Focus on light, composition and types of shots, among other key skills
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 12/12/17Tip: How freelancers can collect late payments
If you're owed payment for your work, here are several ways you can speed up the process
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 11/12/17Tip: Check out these recommendations for collaborating on projects
Here's how to make the most of working with other journalists on stories
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