Tips for journalists
Tip: Reporting on whistle-blowers
With whistle-blowers often putting their careers and safety on the line, journalists must consider the harm their reporting might cause
Posted by Daniel Green on 03/10/19Tip: Five tips on finding rare information on the deep web
When searching or verifying facts online, do not simply rely on search engines as they only show a fraction of available online content. Try this instead
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 02/10/19Tip: Covering trans and non-binary people
With trans people often subject to demonising press coverage, here are five tips on how to accurately report on issues affecting their community
Posted by Daniel Green on 01/10/19Tip: 12 ways to improve your iPhone photography
Bookmark these tips to help you up your mojo game and get that perfect shot every time
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 30/09/19Tip: Processing a large-scale story
Where do you even start to approach the mountain of information? Here is a Twitter thread to guide you through story planning, writing and structuring
Posted by Jacob Granger on 27/09/19Tip: Getting started with Snapseed
From adding filters to digitally removing objects, here is an in-depth guide to the basics of Google's photo editing app
Posted by Daniel Green on 26/09/19Tip: Security measures for independent media
When dealing with dangerous stories, use this advice from reporters and editors working in Mexico and El Salvador
Posted by Daniel Green on 24/09/19Nine tips on crafting the perfect headline for print and online
What does it take to create a compelling top line? The Times offers its advice on distilling the story, words to avoid and trusting your instincts
Posted by Daniel Green on 23/09/19Tip: Set up a data unit in your newsroom
Use these five tips on how to teach yourself and others to get going with data journalism
Posted by Jacob Granger on 23/09/19Tip: Use evergreen content to drive website traffic
Learn how your old content can drive traffic and how to repurpose your story so it remains relevant
Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/09/19Five tips for building an audience for your podcast
The hosts and co-founders of Dope Black Dads, No Country for Young Women and #QueerAF share how they established themselves in an increasingly crowded field
Posted by Daniel Green on 18/09/19Tip: Become editor of a local newspaper
This inside information will help you keep up with the daily deadlines of a newsroom and climb your way to the top
Posted by Jacob Granger on 18/09/19Tip: How to deal with errors in published stories
Here are some best strategies from three journalists to limit the damage of typos and misquotes
Posted by Daniel Green on 17/09/19How to get your next podcast commissioned
Before sending in your next podcast pitch, commissioning editors from BBC and Podfront share their inside-tips on what they look out for
Posted by Daniel Green on 16/09/19Tip: Get to grips with cross-border collaborative journalism
How do you work with reporting teams from other countries in a large-scale organisation? Use these first-hand tips to find out
Posted by Jacob Granger on 11/09/19Tip: Catch up with top trends in content marketing
Check out these five content marketing strategies for media advertisers and make the best out of improving technologies
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 10/09/19Tip: Getting started with FOIs
How to word your freedom of information request, who to ask and what to do with the data
Posted by Daniel Green on 09/09/19Tip: Launch your newsroom's podcast
Thinking of entering the audio space? Here are six steps to consider before jumping in
Posted by Daniel Green on 06/09/19Tip: Seven tools for investigative journalists
Bookmark these seven best-picks to help you with anything from sorting through datasets to verifying information
Posted by Jacob Granger on 04/09/19Tip: Accounting and budgeting for journalism entrepreneurs 101
Spreadsheets giving you headaches? Finding it hard to crunch the numbers? Here is a guide to the world of startups
Posted by Jacob Granger on 03/09/19Tip: Make your readers happier and more engaged with news
The news cycle is often negative, pushing away your potential audience. Here are five elements to include in your next article to win them over
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 02/09/19Tip: Earn your audience's trust
As trust in news organisations continues to drop, simply telling your readers you strive for fairness can help to win them back
Posted by Daniel Green on 29/08/19Tip: How to launch a company podcast
Before getting behind the mic and hitting record, here is what you need to know to create lasting success
Posted by Daniel Green on 28/08/19Tip: Choose the right video player for your audience engagement strategy
Learn what are the most important criteria to consider when taking your video offering to the next level
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 27/08/19Tip: Five steps to writing solutions journalism
What are the ingredients to reporting about solutions? Latest studies by The University of Texas at Austin guide the way
Posted by Jacob Granger on 23/08/19Tip: Invest in your 'mojo' kit
Improve your skills as a mobile journalist by building up your range of accessories
Posted by Daniel Green on 21/08/19Tip: Get your podcast off the ground
Three podcasters offer their best advice for picking the right tools for the job
Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/08/19Tip: Eight tools for detecting false news
Bookmark these resources for verifying anything from the validity of political claims to fake bots on Twitter
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 19/08/19Tip: Spot fake news on Facebook
Here are some pointers to prevent yourself from spreading misinformation on the social media platform
Posted by Daniel Green on 15/08/19Tip: Content ideas for your next podcast
From 'how to' podcasting to humour, there are many different angles you can take when taking to the airwaves
Posted by Daniel Green on 14/08/19How to land your next job in local news
Recruiters at Reach Plc and Liverpool Echo say understanding company values and key beats are just a few ways to impress regional employers
Posted by Daniel Green on 14/08/19Tip: Perfecting your freelance pitch
The features editor at the Guardian US advises on how to make your pitch stand out from the crowd
Posted by Daniel Green on 13/08/19Tip: How to re-engage ‘zombie’ subscribers
Some readers become paying subscribers but never read the content they’ve paid for. Here is how to bring them back to life
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 12/08/19Tip: How to collaborate with remote teams
When you are working with partners from around the world, day-to-day tasks can be much harder - use these tools to overcome those challenges
Posted by Jacob Granger on 09/08/19Tip: How to cure health misinformation epidemic
From vaccine hoaxes to bogus cures for everything, here is how to debunk false health news
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 08/08/19Tip: Six tips for searching news stories on social media
Amid the noise of social media, here is how to find the needle in the haystack
Posted by Daniel Green on 07/08/19Tip: How to avoid spreading fake news about mass shootings
Following the tragic mass shootings in the US last week, three news organisations share their tips on avoiding misinformation during terror attacks
Posted by Daniel Green on 06/08/19Tip: Five powerful tools to fight misinformation online
Use these handy websites and plugins to identify doctored images
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 05/08/19Tip: Discover your journalistic breakthrough
Seventeen veteran journalists reveal their biggest learning curves to help rookie reporters find their feet in the industry
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/08/19Tip: How to report on gender identity
Here is what journalists must bear in mind when covering stories about the transgender and non-binary community
Posted by Daniel Green on 31/07/19Tip: How journalists can use Twitter advanced search
Follow these four steps to find specific information on the social platform without endless scrolling
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 30/07/19Tip: Master your sponsored content strategy
Native advertising is often essential for newsrooms' cashflow - here is how to overcome the most common editorial challenges
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 29/07/19Tip: Nine tools for verifying online images
These apps and plugins can help you determine whether a picture or video is true or false
Posted by Jacob Granger on 25/07/19Tip: How to report on the far-right
With a rise in far-right parties and movements across the world, here are some best approaches to covering extremist views
Posted by Daniel Green on 24/07/19Tip: Find an everyday angle to crisis reporting
Documenting the day-to-day is just as important to photojournalism projects on overseas crises - here is how to get started
Posted by Jacob Granger on 22/07/19Tip: Rethink your newsletter metrics
Use these six alternatives to open rates to assess how effective your email strategy is
Posted by Jacob Granger on 19/07/19Tip: Get your podcast off the ground
Thinking about launching a new podcast? Here are some strategies to build hype and a community of listeners
Posted by Jacob Granger on 18/07/19Tip: Use this contract advice for freelance journalists
Watch out for these potential pitfalls when taking on your next commission
Posted by Jacob Granger on 17/07/19Tip: Convert your readers into subscribers
Use these five best practices to encourage your audience to pay for content
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Tip: Limit the impact graphic images has on journalists
Sensitive images can be traumatic for newsroom staff too. Here is how to help protect the social media desk
Posted by Jacob Granger on 07/10/19