Tips for journalists
Tip: Use these platforms to collaborate on stories and projects
Working with multiple teams or organisations? Check out these resources for collaborative journalism
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 03/10/17Tip: Remember these guidelines for covering mis- and disinformation
When is a false news story worth writing about, and what else can journalists do to stop the spread of misinformation?
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 02/10/17Tip: Check out these story formats that go beyond text
If you’re stuck, this digital storytelling guide can help
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 29/09/17Tip: Take note of this advice for staying safe while covering a natural disaster
Check out this handy checklist for reporters to stay smart when covering a hurricane
Posted by Caroline Scott on 28/09/17Tip: How to plan your story in virtual reality
Storyboarding for VR has its challenges – here's some advice
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 27/09/17Tip: Take note of these live video lessons from Le Figaro
How does the title keep viewers engaged for 15 minutes at a time?
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 25/09/17Tip: Check out this fact-checking advice
How do you ensure your fact-checks reach your intended audience?
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 22/09/17Tip: How to keep your Twitter profile out of trouble
If you’re not sure you should tweet that, consider this advice first
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 21/09/17Tip: Check out this list of newsletters about data journalism
Subscribe to one of these nine newsletters to keep up to date with data storytelling
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 19/09/17Tip: Use this search engine for US public records
Sqoop helps journalists find patents, US Attorney’s Offices releases, and more
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 18/09/17Tip: Bookmark this advice for local newsrooms to keep up with digital practices
Here's how to incorporate graphics, podcasts and other multimedia elements in your reporting
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 15/09/17Tip: Remember these guidelines for good data journalism
Find the human story in the numbers and more tips for working with data
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 14/09/17Tip: Check out this list of tools for creating social media posts
Looking for the right tool to make videos, GIFs of infographics? Take a look at this collection
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 13/09/17Tip: How to produce captivating Instagram Stories
Check out this advice for making the most of Instagram's stories feature
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 12/09/17Tip: Doing user research? Here's what you can ask your readers
These materials from the Membership Puzzle can help you make the most of your readers' feedback
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 11/09/17Tip: Remember this advice for writing an eye-catching intro for your story
Does the opening line in your articles make the reader want to find out more?
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 08/09/17Tip: How to engage readers on social media using tweetstorms
Here's how to craft a series of tweets around a big story or investigation
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 07/09/17Tip: 6 ways to transform audio into social videos
Check out these apps to make your audio more shareable on social media
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 06/09/17Tip: Use these resources to file a Freedom of Information request in different countries
Do you know how FOIA law works in European countries or Latin America?
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 05/09/17Tip: Bookmark this list of tools for transcribing audio
Looking for a quick way to turn audio into text? Here are 28 options you can use
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 04/09/17Tip: Why hiring local freelancers can be beneficial to your news organisation
6 ways hiring freelancers will keep you within your production budget while also freeing up your time
Posted by Caroline Scott on 31/08/17Tip: Check out this advice for building newsroom skills on a budget
Make the most of training your reporters when time and money are short
Posted by Caroline Scott on 29/08/17Lydia Polgreen and Katharine Viner share how they got their start in journalism
Speaking on a BBC World Service programme, the two editors recounted their first experiences in journalism and discussed their roles today
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 29/08/17Tip: Here's how to add a magnifying glass animation to a map
Create a map that tells a better story with this technique
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 25/08/17Tip: Use this timeline to keep up with news from platforms
What are the latest social media and tech updates and what do they mean for you?
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 24/08/17Tip: Bookmark this list of newsletters to keep up with changes in the media industry
Knowing the latest media news and trends will help you understand the environment you work in
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 23/08/17Tip: What to expect the moments after your tweet goes viral
Here’s what happened when a tweet by our former technology editor went viral
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 22/08/17Tip: Check out this advice from journalists sharing their biggest mistakes
At the start of your career, there may be a lot of trial and error
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 21/08/17Tip: Posting to Instagram? Make your captions count with these recommendations
How many words should your caption have, and should you use emojis?
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 18/08/17Tip: Advice for incorporating data skills into a journalism curriculum
Teaching a journalism degree without a separate course on data? Here's how to weave those skills into the programme
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 17/08/17Tip: How to prepare for interviews and ask tough questions
Check out this advice from The Marshall Project on making the most of an interview
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 16/08/17Tip: Take note of this reporting advice from experienced journalists
Journalists from The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic and more share their top tips
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 15/08/17Tip: Make use of these resources for community building
The Coral Project has published a guide with case studies, tools, and academic research for setting up and managing an online community
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 14/08/17Tip: Dirty word in a quote? Here's how to decide if you should publish it
Check out the this method for dealing with sexual words, insults, and epithets before you print them
Posted by Caroline Scott on 11/08/17Tip: Here's how to share interview excerpts with Quotables
Capture your audience's attention with these images of powerful text
Posted by Caroline Scott on 10/08/17Tip: Advice for building trust with your audience
Take note of this advice to think thoughtfully about the platforms and tools your news organisation uses to track reader behaviour
Posted by Caroline Scott on 08/08/17Tip: Take note of this advice for creating gripping podcasts
Write and frame stories so that listeners cling onto your every word
Posted by Caroline Scott on 07/08/17Tip: Here's why data and coding skills are in demand
You may have seen many newsroom jobs advertised for data journalists and developers, but why?
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 04/08/17Tip: Bookmark this advice for taking photographs with your smartphone
Here’s how to make the most of your images shot on mobile
Posted by Caroline Scott on 02/08/17Tip: Remember this advice for aspiring freelance photojournalists
Freelancing has its advantages – but the pressure can sometimes mount to high levels
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 01/08/17Tip: Check out this advice for teaching journalists to Facebook Live
Take note of the factors you'll have to think about, from questions on the technology to the ethical considerations
Posted by Caroline Scott on 31/07/17Tip: How journalists can spot fake pictures from the real thing
Check out this advice for debunking photo-fakes
Posted by Miranda Cortese on 28/07/17Tip: Advice for journalists working with coders
As more coders enter the newsroom, it could sometimes feel like there’s a language barrier between them and the editorial staff
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 27/07/17Tip: How to keep up with social media news
If you're managing social media channels, how can you make sure you’re always up to date with platform changes?
Posted by Catalina Albeanu on 26/07/17Tip: How to get the most out of your smartphone camera when taking pictures at night
Check out these tips for capturing pictures in the dark with your Android smartphone camera
Posted by Miranda Cortese on 24/07/17Tip: How to prevent female reporters from becoming targets of abuse on social media
Reaching out to eyewitnesses via private messaging could minimise the risks of threats and attacks on social platforms
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 17/07/17Tip: 3 ways to make your headlines stand out on social media
What factors contribute to creating engaging headlines on social platforms?
Posted by Caroline Scott on 12/07/17Tip: Remember this guide for investigative web research
Here's how to collect online information about people, entities or events to help you investigate corruption or map political influence
Posted by Mădălina Ciobanu on 10/07/17Tip: Check out this advice for reporting on Islam in Europe and US
The book 'Islam for Journalists' helps reporters gain insights into the second largest religion and build contacts in the community
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