RJI news
Buying your first ham radio as operator and reporter
Depending on your location, distances and the type of communication you are planning, there are options available from just $19. The most expensive radio? You don’t want to know.
The Kansas City Defender toolkit, radical black press and the future of media
The toolkit will help you serve the needs of communities and provide a practical guide to creating a community-centric and digital-first media organization The Kansas City Defender and the Reynolds Journalism Institute are partnering to build a toolkit that will include the rich history of the radical Black press, its vital contributions to the future … Continued
Report for America selects 11 newsrooms to expand the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
Report for America today announced the selection of 11 partner newsrooms that will join the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an independent environmental reporting network based at Missouri School of Journalism, in 2024.
How to take a collective break this winter
By resting when our audience rests, we ensure we can better meet their needs for the rest of the year.
Crafting an engaging news quiz: “Help people feel that there is a human heart beating behind the in-depth news”
A Q&A with Fritz Holznagel at The Conversation.
Changing work culture beyond burnout and bad bosses
How might journalism organizations foster internal cultures that are more transparent, accountable and mindful of staff’s needs?
Sensitivity work extends far beyond word choice
Images, framing, narrative and more — the incredible breadth of arenas in which exclusion can happen for a single story — and how easy it is to prevent it.
Centering your community in reproductive justice reporting
Sourcing, context and tips for reporting.
Navigating the YouTube video backlog with ease
Two AI tools that will save you hours by summarizing information from YouTube videos, making full viewings unnecessary.
Startup newsroom founders visit RJI, Missouri School of Journalism to share what they have learned
Last week, two of the startup newsroom founders supported by the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) — in partnership with the Tiny News Collective — visited RJI and the Missouri School of Journalism to share their insights and expertise. Luella Brien, founder of Four Points Media, and Nora Hertel, founder of Project Optimist, spoke with students … Continued