RJI news
Games for News: Test your Como knowledge!
powered by Typeform This month’s Innovation in Focus illustrates how to use a news game to let your readers interact with news stories. Emily Kummerfeld created this game for readers in Columbia, Missouri, to test their knowledge of the city. Next week: Sisi Wei, deputy editor of news applications at ProPublica, shares how ProPublica approaches building news … Continued
MuckRock Assignments eases investigative reporting process while making it more transparent
Tool to be improved, brought into more newsrooms during fellowship
RJI Fellow proposes news model funded and directed by the community
Fellowship to ‘set the stage’ to pilot information districts
Are either of DJI’s new drones right for journalism?
DJI leads the market in consumer and prosumer drone sales, so when they release a product, it makes a splash. The company released two new versions of the Mavic Pro this afternoon, and there’s been a lot of buzz about both of them. But is it worth it for a news outlet to invest in?
Tips for designing a new virtual studio set
So, your virtual set needs a makeover and you’re a team of one. Sounds daunting, right?
It can be. I know, because I recently took on such a task.
Gearing up for the 2018-2019 RJI Student Competition
This year’s details will be released soon, but in the meantime check out the video to learn the process for our annual innovation competition!
Journalists: Defend your work through action, not just with editorials
The Trusting News project, staffed by Joy Mayer and Lynn Walsh, is designed to demystify the issue of trust in journalism. They research how people decide what news is credible, then turn that knowledge into actionable strategies for journalists. The project is funded by the Reynolds Journalism Institute, the Knight Foundation and Democracy Fund.
Infographics: Tips and Tools
Infographic building is a skill that some of us just don’t have. If you have the time, you could learn to use Adobe After Effects or if you have the budget, hire someone who is a pro. But if you’re like us and had to dive in with no experience, here are a few tools that can … Continued
Don’t be afraid to tell your readers your journalism is valuable
The Trusting News project, staffed by Joy Mayer and Lynn Walsh, is designed to demystify the issue of trust in journalism. They research how people decide what news is credible, then turn that knowledge into actionable strategies for journalists. The project is funded by the Reynolds Journalism Institute, the Knight Foundation and Democracy Fund.
RJI Fellow will pilot a text message distribution and engagement strategy to serve Latino immigrants
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