RJI news
5 reasons your freelance pitches are falling flat
Before complaining that editors ignore your pitch, check yourself.
How enhanced audience engagement helps sustain newsrooms
Incentivizing thoughtful, effortful engagement over skimming is an opportunity to repair and build trust with audiences.
Toolkit overview: Examples, tutorials, resources
Brainstorming the structure of the data sonification resource I’m building.
The importance of ads on article pages: Balancing revenue and reader experience
How strategic ad placements on news websites can support quality journalism without compromising user engagement.
How to onboard a freelance photojournalist
Utilize this onboarding template for photojournalists.
Recognizing and responding to shadow bans
Social media restrictions can render newsworthy reporting on controversial topics invisible.
Matthew MacVey joins RJI as impact producer
Matthew MacVey, former community and project lead at New York University’s NYC Media Lab, is now the impact producer for RJI.
Documentary seeks to heal rift between public and news industry with trauma-informed approach to gun violence
“The Second Trauma” hopes to bring an end to sensationalized, episodic coverage of America’s signature brand of violent crime.
5 lessons from narrative journalists
Writers describe ways to make their stories sing.
Better teamwork through science
Dive into the science of team dynamics and discover practical tips for building stronger, more effective teams.