RJI Fellows Class of 2024-2025
The 2024-25 RJI Fellows are tackling everything from sustainability to sonification. Read their articles below to see the current lessons, progress and features in their projects.
Cash is queen
You can have the best work and strongest team, but without cash, your business is in trouble. Learn from these real-world examples to stay ahead of the cash flow crisis.
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.
Better teamwork through science
Dive into the science of team dynamics and discover practical tips for building stronger, more effective teams.
Breaking down the barriers to data sonification
How to get excited about this unique storytelling approach.
Embedding accountability in your freelance journalism practice
How a cohort and trusted colleagues can help you reach your goals faster.