Columns
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.
To use AI, apply business thinking
Consider your mission and money, and avoid the hype.
Survivor Connection links reporters with gun violence survivor community
The database helps journalists build stories centered on the people most affected.
Breaking down myths of progressing “post-pandemic:” Careful COVID-19 reporting is still crucial
Here’s how to debunk common perceptions of the virus, where to find data, and why it remains an important equity issue.
Philadelphia center gives reporters, editors new tools for deeper, more trauma-sensitive coverage of gun violence
The gathering included gun violence victims, not just journalists.
How to find vendors that meet your values
Making sure your fiscal sponsor, bank, HR and other partners reflect and support your culture.
How we built equitable and thriving salaries
Figuring out a salary model is one of a newsroom start-up’s toughest challenges, but can also be one of its most rewarding.
Getting started with a gun violence prevention beat
Using a public health lens to guide the reporting is critical.
Local journalism is hard work. Help us carry the load
Through my first decade in the field, Nora Hertel could see that local audiences did not feel well served as the media grew more polarized, nationalized and negative. So, she left in 2021 and launched her own news organization, Project Optimist.
Rethinking best practices for working with freelancers
Extending organizational values to your freelance relationships.