Tips for journalists
Tip: Invest in your 'mojo' kit
Improve your skills as a mobile journalist by building up your range of accessories
Posted by Daniel Green on 21/08/19Tip: Get your podcast off the ground
Three podcasters offer their best advice for picking the right tools for the job
Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/08/19Tip: Eight tools for detecting false news
Bookmark these resources for verifying anything from the validity of political claims to fake bots on Twitter
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 19/08/19Tip: Spot fake news on Facebook
Here are some pointers to prevent yourself from spreading misinformation on the social media platform
Posted by Daniel Green on 15/08/19Tip: Content ideas for your next podcast
From 'how to' podcasting to humour, there are many different angles you can take when taking to the airwaves
Posted by Daniel Green on 14/08/19How to land your next job in local news
Recruiters at Reach Plc and Liverpool Echo say understanding company values and key beats are just a few ways to impress regional employers
Posted by Daniel Green on 14/08/19Tip: Perfecting your freelance pitch
The features editor at the Guardian US advises on how to make your pitch stand out from the crowd
Posted by Daniel Green on 13/08/19Tip: How to re-engage ‘zombie’ subscribers
Some readers become paying subscribers but never read the content they’ve paid for. Here is how to bring them back to life
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 12/08/19Tip: How to collaborate with remote teams
When you are working with partners from around the world, day-to-day tasks can be much harder - use these tools to overcome those challenges
Posted by Jacob Granger on 09/08/19Tip: How to cure health misinformation epidemic
From vaccine hoaxes to bogus cures for everything, here is how to debunk false health news
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 08/08/19Tip: Six tips for searching news stories on social media
Amid the noise of social media, here is how to find the needle in the haystack
Posted by Daniel Green on 07/08/19Tip: How to avoid spreading fake news about mass shootings
Following the tragic mass shootings in the US last week, three news organisations share their tips on avoiding misinformation during terror attacks
Posted by Daniel Green on 06/08/19Tip: Five powerful tools to fight misinformation online
Use these handy websites and plugins to identify doctored images
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 05/08/19Tip: Discover your journalistic breakthrough
Seventeen veteran journalists reveal their biggest learning curves to help rookie reporters find their feet in the industry
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/08/19Tip: How to report on gender identity
Here is what journalists must bear in mind when covering stories about the transgender and non-binary community
Posted by Daniel Green on 31/07/19Tip: How journalists can use Twitter advanced search
Follow these four steps to find specific information on the social platform without endless scrolling
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 30/07/19Tip: Master your sponsored content strategy
Native advertising is often essential for newsrooms' cashflow - here is how to overcome the most common editorial challenges
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 29/07/19Tip: Nine tools for verifying online images
These apps and plugins can help you determine whether a picture or video is true or false
Posted by Jacob Granger on 25/07/19Tip: How to report on the far-right
With a rise in far-right parties and movements across the world, here are some best approaches to covering extremist views
Posted by Daniel Green on 24/07/19Tip: Find an everyday angle to crisis reporting
Documenting the day-to-day is just as important to photojournalism projects on overseas crises - here is how to get started
Posted by Jacob Granger on 22/07/19Tip: Rethink your newsletter metrics
Use these six alternatives to open rates to assess how effective your email strategy is
Posted by Jacob Granger on 19/07/19Tip: Get your podcast off the ground
Thinking about launching a new podcast? Here are some strategies to build hype and a community of listeners
Posted by Jacob Granger on 18/07/19Tip: Use this contract advice for freelance journalists
Watch out for these potential pitfalls when taking on your next commission
Posted by Jacob Granger on 17/07/19Tip: Convert your readers into subscribers
Use these five best practices to encourage your audience to pay for content
Posted by Jacob Granger on 16/07/19Tip: How to measure audience loyalty and improve retention rates
Chasing traffic will do nothing to enhance the quality of your editorial or win over new subscribers. Learn how to understand reader loyalty to boost your media brand
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 15/07/19Mentoring a journalism student? Here is what they need from you
As students are preparing for life after university, your experience can help them better grasp the media industry and impress prospective employers
Posted by Jacob Granger on 15/07/19Tip: Five ways to spot fake pictures
Train your eye to recognise whether an image has been doctored to mislead you
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 12/07/19Tip: Innovate through interdisciplinary collaboration
Follow these ten steps to optimise teamwork between all parts of the newsroom
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 10/07/19Tip: Pick the right plot for your investigation
Use one of these seven narratives to tell a compelling investigative story
Posted by Jacob Granger on 08/07/19Tip: Become an expert note taker
When opting for pen and paper, use this advice to get the best and most accurate quotes from your interviewee
Posted by Joshua Lamb on 02/07/19Tip: Devise the perfect journalism portfolio
Learn how to sweep your future employer off their feet and show off your best picks
Posted by Joshua Lamb on 28/06/19Tip: Freedom of Information requests 101
Everybody has access to this public data, but knowing how to ask is a different story - here is how to find the statistics you need for your next article
Posted by Joshua Lamb on 27/06/19So you want to be an automotive journalist?
To be reporting from F1 events and motor shows, you need to be both an adrenaline and news junkie - Auto Futures advises how to make the cut
Posted by Jacob Granger on 27/06/19Tip: Five must-follow career strategies for digital journalists
Advancements in digital media might make you worried about your job security, so here is how to stay one step ahead of the game
Posted by Joshua Lamb on 26/06/19Five ways to beat the stress of freelance journalism
Get a healthy work-life balance in spite of looming deadlines and fear of dwindling income
Posted by Joshua Lamb on 26/06/19Tip: Six ways to write for climate-sceptic audiences
Here is how to report on climate change - even for those who deny its existence
Posted by Joshua Lamb on 25/06/19Tip: Make your podcasts sound better
Follow these expert tips on improving the audio quality of your podcast to make it stand out
Posted by Joshua Lamb on 24/06/19Tip: Upgrade your pay grade
Put your conversational skills to good use to move up the career ladder and land a higher salary while you are at it
Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/06/19Tip: Stand out on YouTube
Racking up the views in such a saturated market can be difficult, so here are 12 steps to making your presence known
Posted by Jacob Granger on 19/06/19Tip: Tech guide to freelance journalism
Use these tools for everything from editing to monitoring your finances to make your freelancing life just a bit easier
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 17/06/19Eight social media strategy tips to take into job interviews
Impress your potential employers by showing them how you would boost their social presence and stay on trend
Posted by Jacob Granger on 14/06/19Tip: Eight ways to use spreadsheets for data journalism
Use these handy tips to get the numbers right and have more time for focusing on your story
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 10/06/19Tip: Make your stories more balanced
Use these seven free tools to overcome unconscious biases in day-to-day reporting
Posted by Jacob Granger on 06/06/19Tip: How to dig up information online
Learn how to scour social media with this tipsheet on finding personal information for your next investigation
Posted by Jacob Granger on 05/06/19Tip: Learn the latest social media language
#ICYMI: here are 101 acronyms to help stay on trend on the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Posted by Jacob Granger on 03/06/19Tip: Reinvent your social media strategy
Make the most out of platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by being deliberate when it comes to amplifying content and engaging with audiences
Posted by Jacob Granger on 31/05/19Tip: How to get journalists away from the newsroom
Here are five tips on how to afford to send reporters out in the field instead of being stuck at their news desk
Posted by Jacob Granger on 29/05/19Tip: Use these quick verification shortcuts
These easy-to-remember acronyms and go-to questions come in handy and save you time when assessing whether claims are true or false
Posted by Jacob Granger on 23/05/19Tip: Boost traffic to your website
Use these tried-and-tested free techniques to drive viewers to your blog or news site
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Tip: Five steps to writing solutions journalism
What are the ingredients to reporting about solutions? Latest studies by The University of Texas at Austin guide the way
Posted by Jacob Granger on 23/08/19