Tips for journalists
Tip: 4 approaches to make livestreams more interactive
Here's how to engage your viewers to avoid them dropping out after a few minutes
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 21/06/17Tip: Check out this advice for improving your voice on air
If you ever play back your voiceovers and think they sound unnatural or scripted, here's how to work on your delivery
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 19/06/17Tip: 9 ways to conclude your stories in style
Check out this advice to ensure your writing comes to a satisfying end
Posted by Jessica Graf on 15/06/17Tip: Consider these key points to record good quality audio on mobile
When it comes to mobile journalism, sound is paramount
Posted by Jessica Graf on 14/06/17Tip: Hiring in your newsroom? Here's what you should bear in mind
Newsrooms' hiring processes show prospective applicants what working there would be like
Posted by Jessica Graf on 13/06/17Tip: Bookmark these suggestions to engage a more diverse audience
Here's how radio station WBEZ Chicago encouraged more people to tune in and ask questions
Posted by Jessica Graf on 12/06/17Tip: Here's how to make the most of archive content
Here's how to resurface archive content and make it relevant again when the topic is being discussed in the news
Posted by Jessica Graf on 09/06/17Tip: Remember these pointers to find relevant sources in your area
Here's how to make your reporting more relevant to your community
Posted by Jessica Graf on 08/06/17Tip: Negotiating a freelance contract? Use this guide as a starting point
Negotiating salaries and contracts is never easy, so check out these handy tips
Posted by Jessica Graf on 07/06/17Tip: Refresh your Facebook Live approach with this advice
Check out the different types of livestreams NPR has done on the social media platform
Posted by Jessica Graf on 05/06/17Tip: Advice for making use of hyperlocal data journalism
How can data journalism become a bigger part of local reporting?
Posted by Jessica Graf on 02/06/17Tip: Consider these four pointers to identify fake news stories
Here's how to distinguish trustworthy material from misinformation
Posted by Jessica Graf on 31/05/177 tips for getting started as a freelance journalist
New to freelancing? Check out this advice from three journalists who are succeeding in their field and learning as they go
Posted by Caroline Scott on 31/05/17Tip: Learn how to cover elections using Instagram
Check out these 7 steps if you are considering using Instagram for your election coverage on social media
Posted by Jessica Graf on 30/05/17Tip: Bookmark this guide for making the most of social media analytics
How do your stories spread on social media and who is sharing them?
Posted by Jessica Graf on 25/05/17Tip: Learn more about recording equipment by following this audio production guide
Invest time into choosing the right microphone and editing tools before you set out to record a new podcast or video
Posted by Jessica Graf on 22/05/17Tip: Consider these key points when using social media in the Middle East
Five key trends that publishers need to be aware of while working in the region
Posted by Jessica Graf on 19/05/17Tip: Advice for planning large editorial projects with fewer resources
Getting different teams involved and asking for readers' input can help overcome obstacles such as lack of resources
Posted by Jessica Graf on 18/05/17Tip: 6 suggestions for using multimedia tools to cover climate change
Climate change is a complex subject, so check out these tips to help explain its importance to your audience
Posted by Jessica Graf on 16/05/17Tip: Bookmark this advice before making a map
Here are the three questions you should ask yourself before using mapping tools to tell stories
Posted by Jessica Graf on 10/05/17Tip: Bookmark these pointers to avoid typos and spelling mistakes
Always double-check the grammar and spelling in your story before you hit the 'publish' button
Posted by Jessica Graf on 09/05/17Tip: Remember this advice to get around a no-filming rule when reporting live
If you are looking to liveblog an event with strict no-filming rules, here are a few tips to help along the way
Posted by Jessica Graf on 08/05/17Tip: Advice for conducting interviews that require interpreters
Use these tips to have a productive interaction with your interviewee and the interpreter, even if you don't speak the same language
Posted by Jessica Graf on 05/05/17Tip: Check out this resource for creating engaging online videos
This guide includes tips for journalists on editing their videos, including what the ideal length is for each platform and how to use the comments section after uploading them
Posted by Jessica Graf on 04/05/17Tip: Here's how to find election sources in your area using Facebook Graph
This tool can help you find and get in touch with citizens of different nationalities in your area
Posted by Jessica Graf on 03/05/17Tip: Use this checklist to prepare for your journalism job interview
Ticking the boxes on this list will help you feel more prepared for your internship or job interview
Posted by Jessica Graf on 02/05/17Tip: How to check if the research quoted in your story is trustworthy
Always check if the author of the study you're planning to cite has any conflicts of interest
Posted by Jessica Graf on 27/04/17Tip: Take note of this advice to become a better writer
12 tips to help you improve your writing skills
Posted by Jessica Graf on 26/04/17Tip: Check out this resource for flying drones in the United States
This guide covers how to register a drone, as well as the main rules and restrictions for flying it
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 25/04/17Tip: Bookmark these headline rewrites for inspiration
Can your headlines use a makeover?
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 24/04/17Tip: Remember this advice while livestreaming on YouTube
If you are looking to start broadcasting live on YouTube, here are a few tips to help along the way
Posted by Jessica Graf on 21/04/17Tip: Bookmark this advice for avoiding spherical video mistakes
Take these tips on board to ensure a smoother 360-degree production process
Posted by Caroline Scott on 20/04/17Tip: Here are 5 reasons to start an email newsletter
Check out this advice which explains how this more traditional communication channel can help you reach your audience
Posted by Caroline Scott on 19/04/17Tip: How to find the right stories and location for a 360-degree video
If you're tired of close-ups and talking heads, here's when to try a 360-degree interview
Posted by Jessica Graf on 18/04/17Tip: Tools and equipment advice for the beginner and more advanced mobile journalist
Check out this guide for a list of apps, tools and hardware to try out when getting your mojo on
Posted by Jessica Graf on 12/04/17Tip: Here's how to keep photo captions simple yet informative
Captions should add context and avoid leaving readers wondering who each person in the photo is
Posted by Jessica Graf on 11/04/17Tip: Four steps to make audio clips on Facebook more engaging
Here's how leading US radio station NPR is bringing radio to Facebook news feeds
Posted by Jessica Graf on 10/04/17Tip: Here's how to better engage with your audiences on Facebook
If you can't set it, be part of your audience's conversation on Facebook
Posted by Jessica Graf on 06/04/17Tip: Take note of these recommendations for getting started with live-tweeting breaking news
How can you stay focused and prioritise when covering a live news event on social media?
Posted by Jessica Graf on 03/04/17Tip: Remember this advice for understanding the origin of data used in your reporting
Many people take statistics, pie charts and other data sources at face value, but how can you make sure the information included is reliable?
Posted by Jessica Graf on 31/03/17Tip: Here's how filmmakers can work with virtual reality
Editing virtual reality experiences can be difficult, so here are a few tips to bookmark if you want to immerse your audience into a different environment
Posted by Jessica Graf on 30/03/17Tip: Follow these instructions to make sure your listeners keep coming back to your podcast
People have access to many different podcasts on similar topics, so how can you make sure yours stands out?
Posted by Jessica Graf on 29/03/17Tip: Bookmark these guides for journalists looking to get started with GitHub
GitHub is a useful platform for developers and journalists to contribute their code and access other open-source projects
Posted by Jessica Graf on 28/03/17Tip: Learn how to restrict your internet access to focus on writing
If you're feeling distracted by social media, here's how you can block certain sites for a specific period of time
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 24/03/17Tip: Follow these 10 steps when fact-checking a politician's claims
Focus on checking claims that could have a big impact and don't nitpick
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 22/03/17Tip: Try out these tools to help you write and edit your stories
If you need a helping hand editing your own work, these free tools could be for you
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 21/03/17Tip: Remember these pointers for taking pictures that do your stories justice
Waiting for the right moment to snap a photo is more important than you might think
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 16/03/17Tip: Bookmark this list of data journalism resources from NICAR
Here's a list of presentations, tutorials and tools mentioned at the 2017 NICAR conference
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 15/03/17Tip: Working remotely? Here's how to be productive and collaborate with your team
Not being in an office gives you freedom, but also requires solid organisational skills
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Tip: Here's how podcasts can be used to teach other journalism skills
Here are three key communications skills that can be learned from producing a podcast
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 26/06/17