RJI news
RJI Fellow launches Deputy Program as free newsroom engagement tool
My goal as a 2016-17 Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute fellow was to help news organizations keep tabs on the communities they serve using available and often limited resources. The result of my efforts is the Deputy Program, a simple, cost-effective way to boost news-gathering capacity by harnessing the power of community networks via text … Continued
Low-tech resource helps reporters focus on the story at hand
To all of you DIY reporters out there — and really, aren’t we all? — here’s a project that takes just 60 seconds to assemble and a lifetime to perfect. Like all DIY projects, you need some tools: A reporters’ notebook. Glue or tape. A printer and paper. Directions: Open a new Microsoft Word document … Continued
Earning trust by inviting questions … and answering them
Originally published on Medium As newsrooms have joined the Trusting News work, we’ve asked them to think about how they might introduce the work to their audiences and how those audiences might be invited to weigh in. News consumers aren’t usually shy about telling us how we could do better, but asking for feedback directly … Continued
‘Science Friday’ tackles misinformation with socially shareable resources
During this monthly Q&A series, we’re checking in with the 2017-18 Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute Fellows to see what’s new with their projects and find out what they’ve learned so far.
Immersive Storytelling: Tools and tips
Here are five lessons learned from our time creating an immersive narrative story with a 360 camera 1. The viewer sees everything. When filming in flat video we control the frame and we direct the viewer. We shape the story by presenting a detail or an establishing shot or a portrait. In 360 video, the viewer sees everything … Continued
RJI Fellowship delivers digital services to publishers for local businesses
Individuals or organizations can apply for 2018-19 fellowships at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute through Jan. 31. During the application season, we will publish Q&As with a few of our past fellows to find out how the fellowships benefited their organizations and what advice they have for applicants.
There are three types of fellowships: institutional, nonresidential and residential. Learn more by visiting RJI Fellowships.
Immersive Storytelling: Why it’s powerful
Sarah Hill, CEO and chief storyteller at StoryUp, speaks about the power of immersive storytelling for journalism and the tools she thinks would be the best fit for newsrooms on a budget.
Immersive Storytelling: Ruthy Chapman
Ruthy Chapman is a Columbia, Missouri, resident who had to adjust her commute after her city bus line was cut in 2017. Instead of catching a regular bus connection each day, she has to call in advance for a van shuttle to pick her up at her old bus stop to get her to work.
Using facts, not fact-checking, to fight fake news
Editor’s note: Starting next week “Science Friday” will launch a series of resources that they’re calling Science Facts. These resources offer short, shareable facts about scientific issues that are controversial in the general public but are settled for scientists. “Science Friday” produced these resources during a fellowship project at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. I was recently … Continued
New ‘Innovation in Focus’ series will show journalists how to tell stories using emerging tech
The proliferation of new storytelling technologies can overwhelm journalists as they wonder which tools are worth the investment of time and money. Even the time to investigate can be a drain on budgets and staffing. A team at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute’s Futures Lab is stepping in to help with its new video … Continued