Tag: Guardian
Why freelance journalism is the future
I’m going to help you start your independent journalism business At least twice a month, I get a request from a former colleague or friend-of-a-friend who’s looking into being a freelance journalist. Maybe they experienced a layoff, or lost out on a promotion. They ask for a half hour on the phone, just to get … Continued
The importance of using reverse image search tools to effectively combat misinformation, especially on sensitive topics
How to use these tools to detect fake or out-of-context images.
Elevating voices
Missouri School of Journalism associate professor travels to the Gulf Coast to research the impact of climate and environmental disasters on marginalized communities and how those events are covered by media.
A guide to social branding on any newsroom budget
With tools like Canva, Projector, and Adobe Spark, newsrooms of any size can create brand guidelines.
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.
Can pay-by-text micropayments become a viable revenue source for newspapers?
COVID-19 accelerated what we’ve known for some time: Newsrooms cannot rely on advertising. Now more than ever newsrooms need to grow reader revenue — soliciting direct support from their readers. We have subscriptions. A new study from the International News Media Association (INMA) found that 39% of digital news publishers across 33 countries charged for … Continued
Putting the audience at the center of immersive journalism
VR and 360° video are attractive to journalists because the product promises to put the audience in the middle of news events. For immersive journalism to reach its potential, we must put the audience at the center of the production process.
Media lies and Brexit: A double hammer-blow to Europe and ethical journalism
Editor’s note: If you have an idea on how to solve problems created by fake news, filter bubbles or mistrust of the news media, please apply for a 2017-2018 RJI Fellowship. The application deadline is Feb. 1. In addition, RJI will soon post the full results of its Trusting News project, conducted by consulting fellow and engagement strategist Joy Mayer.
MobileVideoDIY capstone team
Many prominent news organizations, including CNN, the BBC and the Guardian, rely heavily on user-generated content to drive audience engagement and cover important stories. A convergence journalism capstone team mentored by Beth Pike, Mike Wheeler and Greg Harper was tasked with researching what types of user-generated content stories are most important, then to produce tutorials … Continued