Tag: School of Journalism
RJI Student Innovation Fellow takes talents to ABC News ahead of 2020 presidential primaries
Fellowship program pairs up digitally-minded millennials with newsrooms
Rural teens seek (but rarely find) themselves in local news coverage
Gedron final reportDownload There is a heightened interest in what goes on in the heads and hearts of modern teenagers — dubbed “Generation Z” (Gen Z) — particularly by legacy media. But teenagers from rural communities, especially in the Midwest, are not often factored into mainstream Gen Z coverage. This can be attributed to a … Continued
Experts spotlight the uncertain balance between social media and the First Amendment
WASHINGTON — Legal scholars debated the best means of regulating social media for false or harmful content while also preserving the First Amendment protections for free speech in a forum held April 25 at the National Press Club. The panel was part of the annual Hurley-Sloan Symposium, a University of Missouri-sponsored event entitled, “Free Speech, … Continued
The state of journalism in democracy
Study finds hope amid deep concerns by journalists
Short Takes: A checklist can minimize risks for journalists covering natural disasters
Newsrooms need plans for covering natural disasters, and coming up with them before the next fire or storm will make a stressful situation simpler.
Journalists discuss social media’s struggle to navigate the line between free speech and hate speech
Tessa Weinberg and Yanqi Xu WASHINGTON — Social media sees it all. From the photos we share to keep friends and family in the loop, to violent content in the wake of terror attacks, the ubiquitous platforms that increasingly define our lives are struggling to spur connections rather than deepen divisions. It’s an issue journalists … Continued
CNN anchor Brian Stelter wants you to ‘look up’
Tessa Weinberg and Annika Merrilees WASHINGTON — Brian Stelter wants everybody to stop, take a second and look up. From their smartphones, that is. The devices in people’s hands hold everything from news alerts to entertainment, hope and hate speech, said Stelter, the keynote speaker at the April 25 Hurley-Sloan Symposium at the National Press … Continued
WIJ Workshop reflections: Safety, inspiration and so much more
Words by Kasey Carlson, Photos by Kat Duncan When I got an email a few months ago encouraging me to apply to the Women in Journalism Workshop, I thought a few things. One was that it could be a chance to network and learn some new skills — what graduating senior wouldn’t want to take advantage … Continued
Simple ways to build trust? Apparently NOT
Study finds most sites aren’t doing them
Instagram and RJI partner for Instagram Local News Fellowship
Three MU student journalists to spend summer working for newsrooms to help build community through local news coverage on Instagram.