Download and try these essential apps for every reporter's smartphone
Mobile journalism, or MoJo, has become an essential journalism skill. Reporters can now script, shoot, edit and share stories from their smartphones and it is also the quickest way to capture a breaking news story at the scene.
It is always important to have your mobile charged and close to hand as you never know when a story or potential interview may emerge. You also need to have the right tools on your phone, such as reliable video editing and audio recording apps, so you are always prepared to take on a story.
But how to choose the right ones? To help you out, Robb Montgomery, mobile journalism trainer and author, published a list of 12 best apps for mobile journalism to download and try out today.
Keen to dig deeper? Join our Mobile journalism masterclass with Robb Montgomery.
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