Research
Missouri School of Journalism releases groundbreaking report on attitudes toward environment, media in Mississippi River Basin
The Missouri School of Journalism has released a report on the attitudes and environmental awareness of people living in the Mississippi River Basin — the largest drainage basin in the United States and a vital environmental and agricultural region.
Reynolds Journalism Institute and SmithGeiger tackle burnout with industry-wide survey
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2023) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) at the Missouri School of Journalism has partnered with respected research firm SmithGeiger for a groundbreaking survey to find solutions to burnout in the news industry.
Build a culture and practice of user research across the newsroom
Translate your team’s projects into a culture of listening to users, data-informed products and frequent research sprint.
Two new researchers to lead impact-driven research at Missouri School of Journalism’s Reynolds Journalism Institute
The Missouri School of Journalism is set to welcome two new research faculty and alums who will work with the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) to translate academic work into direct benefits for newsrooms around the country.
News media’s racial reckoning
George Floyd aftermath changed the question from what can be said, to what must be said.
How to slow an exodus of women television journalists
Systemic changes are needed to prevent burnout and create safe environments.
Measuring the unique impact of BIPOC media
This partnership between RJI and URL Media strives to measure how communities are empowered by the media they’re consuming.
What can grow in the desert?
We are awash with studies and white papers about the demise of local newsrooms as a threat to our democracy. But what if, instead of asking what we’ve lost, we ask what can actually grow in these deserts?
It’s not easy to craft a push alert strategy
This RJI Fellowship research report offers recommendations and insights on how to improve your approach.
Succession planning is key to journalism’s sustainability
Digital news organizations need to prepare and plan for leadership transitions.