Tips for journalists
Mentoring 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
Posted by Jacob Granger on 22/05/19Tip: Engage your Twitter followers
Here is why it pays for journalists and news organisations to reply to their social media audience
Posted by Daniel Green on 21/05/19Tip: Create a powerful diversity statement
Send a strong message that your company is committed to internal and external inclusivity
Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/05/19Tip: Discover your first podcast
Learn how to download, stream and subscribe to the many different options out there on mobile devices
Posted by Jacob Granger on 17/05/19Tip: How to pitch stories to B2B publications
Use these four tricks of the trade to save your pitch from landing in the trash folder
Posted by Jacob Granger on 13/05/19Tip: Discover your next interviewee
Get the right voices for your articles with these four methods
Posted by Jacob Granger on 07/05/19Tip: Avoid these podcasting clichés
Developing pet hates of throwaway lines can make you mindful of phrases to avoid in your own work
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/05/19Tip: How (not) to pitch stories to journalists
Ditch these overused buzzwords which result in a PR pitch ending up in the trash folder
Posted by Jacob Granger on 01/05/19Tip: How to handle the death knock
Here is how to report on death and grievance
Posted by Jacob Granger on 29/04/19Podcasts: easy mistakes, golden rules and learning curves
Podcast producers at BBC and Slate offer their expert advice on improving your audio storytelling
Posted by Jacob Granger on 26/04/19Tip: Kickstart your journalism podcast
Freelance Pod is an example of the new possibilities journalists can find by venturing into the audio world
Posted by Jacob Granger on 26/04/19Tip: Take your membership strategy to the next level
Adopt these member-driven methods and mindsets from the breakthrough success stories
Posted by Jacob Granger on 25/04/19Tip: Step up your networking skills
Calm those networking nerves with these go-to icebreakers and conversation tricks
Posted by Jacob Granger on 24/04/19Tip: Get the best out of citizen journalists
Use these insights from Detour Detroit's watchdog workshops for turning readers into reporters
Posted by Jacob Granger on 23/04/19Tip: How to build a successful AI project
What makes an innovative project work? Here are three tried-and-tested insights
Posted by Periklis Iakovidis on 18/04/19Tip: Protect yourself from doxxing
Here is how to 'dox' yourself before your personal information lands in the wrong hands
Posted by Periklis Iakovidis on 17/04/19Tip: How to become an Instagram sleuth
Use these 10 verification tools to find out whether Instagram posts are true or fake
Posted by Periklis Iakovidis on 16/04/19Tip: Become a master of drone journalism
Follow these six steps to take breathtaking shots with your drone
Posted by Periklis Iakovidis on 15/04/19Tip: Own your next job application
Cosmopolitan gets some professional insight on how to get hired
Posted by Jacob Granger on 12/04/19Tip: Use these fallback interview techniques
When running low on questions, try these five strategies for in the moment inspiration
Posted by Jacob Granger on 11/04/19Tip: Four ways to combat innovation fatigue
Use these insights from 27 leading news publishers to help make lasting newsroom changes
Posted by Daniel Green on 08/04/19Tip: Land your first job in journalism
Up your application odds with these first steps for students
Posted by Daniel Green on 05/04/19Tip: Produce investigative journalism for television audiences
French show Cash Investigation shares tips for telling hard-hitting stories on TV screens
Posted by Daniel Green on 04/04/19Tip: How to report on conspiracy theories
Follow this three-step plan to ensure that untruths are not given inappropriate airtime or column space
Posted by Daniel Green on 03/04/19Tip: Build your own online portfolio website
It is time to ditch the scrapbook and move your portfolio online - here is how
Posted by Daniel Green on 02/04/19Tip: Starting out with vox-pops
Have a burning question? Here is how to ask the public for their opinion
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