RJI news
Lessons learned from a scoop out of San Quentin
Last month, the Prison Journalism Project broke new ground with a story that began with an unexpected phone call from our correspondent inside San Quentin State Prison in the San Francisco Bay area.
Use audio to promote greater audience engagement
Social media and smartphones have made it easier than ever for newsrooms to encourage, and use, user-generated content.
How to design your inclusive source diversity audit
Five months ago, Chalkbeat and the Reynolds Journalism Institute launched a project that will make it easier for newsrooms to track the diversity of their sources.
Post Episode 21: Journalists, meteorologists use investigative techniques before and after storms
Severe weather drives the need for investigative journalists — particularly when it comes to government responses to disasters. Plus — New Orleans Meteorologist David Bernard discusses the investigation that goes into predicting severe weather.
Building interactive visual experiences from data
How we helped the Current analyze and visualize public salary data.
How to optimize your videos on Instagram Reels
7 tips to make your Reels work
I’m redesigning brainstorming for asynchronous participation and I love it
Making effective meetings accessible to people not in the room.
Try these apps for easy entry into audio for breaking news and audience reaction
‘Voices of Kabul’ shows how audio can be harnessed in newsgathering and engagement efforts.
How does an AI news editor compare to a human editor?
There are pros and cons to using AI as your editor.
Collaborations are critical in building a network of prison correspondents
Finding a strategic framework for the Prison Journalism Project.