Mobile journalism
Tip: Take note of these recommendations for editing smartphone footage on desktop
Check out these tips using desktop software to make the most of video shot on mobile
Posted by Caroline Scott on 11/07/17App for journalists: Enlight Photofox, for creative photo editing
This free iOS app helps you turn your camera roll photos into eye-catching graphics for social media
Posted by Caroline Scott on 10/07/17How an RTÉ mobile journalist covered 'Ireland by bike' using his iPhone and a set of wheels
Reporter Cian McCormack told Journalism.co.uk about his cycling trip around the country, producing daily radio reports for RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland programme
Posted by Caroline Scott on 06/07/17'One man, his bike, and a lot of patience': How RTÉ produced a travel series using mobile journalism
Reporter Cian McCormack has just completed the third 'Ireland by Bike' series for the Irish broadcaster
Posted by Caroline Scott on 03/07/17Tip: 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 14/06/17The Daily Vox is using Instagram to tell the story of Ramadan
'We wanted to take our audience on a photographic journey – there is a lot of information about Ramadan that doesn't generally get into the public eye'
Posted by Caroline Scott on 12/06/17'Tell personal stories to help explain the big issues in the news' – Q&A with mobile journalist Wytse Vellinga
The mobile journalist and trainer explains how he uses his mobile phone to get closer to his audience
Posted by Caroline Scott on 22/05/17Mobile journalism is helping CBC focus on digital storytelling
'It was a complete reversal of the usual way of doing things, which is starting with the television pack and seeing what else you had time for'
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 18/05/173 smartphone apps for creating time-lapse videos on the go
Check out these free apps to make stunning visuals for social media
Posted by Jessica Graf on 16/05/17From radio journalism to digital-first: Q&A with Nick Garnett, BBC Radio 5 Live
Nick Garnett of BBC Radio 5 Live is now a digital-first journalist after many years in radio storytelling. What does this change mean in practice?
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 12/05/17Is Android the future of mobile journalism?
Elizabeth Mearns, BBC, explains how professionals outside Europe and the US are choosing to use Android devices. Is it time we got out of our iOS bubble?
Posted by Caroline Scott on 11/05/17Mobile journalism at CBC: Enthusiasm is contagious
A phone's battery can die after three minutes of filming in the cold, so how do CBC's mobile journalists cover stories in Northern Canada?
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 10/05/17The importance of undertaking risk assessments: 'No story is worth dying for'
Advancements in mobile journalism mean reporters are working alone now more than ever, so how should they protect themselves out in the field?
Posted by Caroline Scott on 08/05/17Why using Snapchat can make you a better storyteller
The Stories format can now be found on other social networks – what can Snapchat still offer storytellers?
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 05/05/17Storytellers who don't tell stories? SVT's mobile journalism journey
Journalists were missing out on stories waiting for the camera crews to arrive. Here's how the newsroom transformed its workflow
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 05/05/17App for journalists: PowerDirector, for advanced video editing on Android
This free app allows you to produce news packages for social media, broadcast and online
Posted by Jessica Graf on 24/04/17Tool for journalists: Shoulderpod X1 Pro, a production rig for your smartphone and accessories
Sponsored: This light and sturdy piece of kit allows reporters to easily add microphones, lights and extra batteries to their mobile devices
Posted by Guest author on 24/04/17App for journalists: Clips, for creating videos with animated captions
This free iOS app allows mobile journalists to create short videos with text, stickers and music
Posted by Jessica Graf on 19/04/17Tip: 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 12/04/17With a 90 minute Facebook Live, CBC Calgary wants to 'flip the traditional broadcast-to-social workflow'
The show, produced entirely on iPhones, will be condensed into an hour-long programme for television
Posted by Caroline Scott on 10/04/17App for journalists: Lexis Audio Editor, for editing audio files on your smartphone
This free Android app enables journalists to record and edit one or more audio files on a single-track editor
Posted by Caroline Scott on 03/04/17RTÉ is producing a new video series for Facebook using only mobile devices
The broadcaster is aiming to engage audiences on social media with stories that 'aren't on the TV news agenda'
Posted by Caroline Scott on 28/03/17Tip: Check out this advice for capturing better photos with your smartphone
Improve the images you take with your phone with these tips for mobile journalists everywhere
Posted by Caroline Scott on 27/03/17News outlet KentOnline increases mobile journalism output using MojoReporter tool
Sponsored: Since it started using the mobile content creation app, the publisher has seen a big increase in audience engagement
Posted by Guest author on 27/03/17App for journalists: Google Street View, for capturing 360-degree photos
Reporters can use this free iOS and Android app to take spherical images using their phones
Posted by Caroline Scott on 13/03/17App for journalists: Switcher Go, for more engaging Facebook Lives
Use this free iOS app to add images, pre-recorded video and your organisation's logo to your live streams
Posted by Caroline Scott on 06/03/17Hacks, tips and tricks for mobile journalists
Take note of this crowdsourced advice when shooting and editing with your smartphone
Posted by Caroline Scott on 09/01/17App for journalists: Cardboard Camera, for taking and sharing 360-degree photos
Use this free app to capture and share 360-degree images with immersive audio
Posted by Caroline Scott on 19/12/16App for journalists: Pocket Reporter, for guiding trainee journalists through the newsgathering process
This free Android app helps with the basics of reporting, prompting journalists to ask the right questions for their story
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The winner of The Premiolino, Italy’s oldest and most prestigious journalism award, tells us why every reporter should learn mojo skills
Posted by Caroline Scott on 14/07/17