RJI news
A 2025 book list for contextualizing and reimagining coverage
As Trump assumes the presidency again, there’s no better time to look back at journalism’s history to understand the field’s faults and flaws.
Top CMS solutions for newsrooms
A robust content management system (CMS) is the backbone of any modern newsroom, playing a pivotal role in streamlining workflows, enhancing scalability, and delivering a seamless reader experience.
At journalism co-operatives, worker-owners take news into their own hands
Questions to consider when starting a news cooperative — and ways it’s helped journalists rethink their own work
How to start telling the story of your newsroom’s brand
A conversation with Chris Iles, The Minnesota Star Tribune.
Gun violence isn’t going anywhere. Take care of yourself so you can cover it
“Watch a bad movie.” Beat reporters have learned some simple, effective strategies to help deal with the trauma of covering traumatic events.
Resources to support newsrooms’ responsible use of and reporting on algorithms
An annotated directory of how-to guides, exemplary journalism and policies — plus a cool online game.
How to utilize Instagram and LinkedIn ads for newsletter growth
Lessons learned from investing in different types of social advertising.
Take a tour of all the Innovation in Focus experiments from 2024
From creating merch with local artists to innovating CTAs — newsrooms across the country experimented to serve their communities better.
Entries open for 82nd Pictures of the Year competition; deadline is Jan. 12
Pictures of the Year (POY), the prestigious photojournalism competition hosted by the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI), is currently accepting entries for its 82nd contest.
How virtual and in-person events can grow collaborative revenue
And a template to plan your next virtual or in-person event.