Sinopse
The Journalism.co.uk editorial team brings you a weekly look at some of the latest innovations in digital journalism, and speaks to industry experts on how newsrooms are approaching key challenges and opportunities in the industry.
Episódios
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Jonathan Heawood of PINF, on the state of play in UK independent local news
10/02/2022Support for the smallest local news publications is mounting as the digital economy clearly favours the bigger titles. What are the key developments on the horizon and why does it matter to you?
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Oli Dugmore, head of news and politics, JOE Media, on virtue signalling
27/01/2022People like to share content that matches the values they believe in. One UK entertainment news publisher taps into this and gets millions of hits on its videos - but where is the line?
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New year special: how to achieve your goals in 2022
13/01/2022The last two years have been tough and journalists are exhausted. Psychologist Charlotte Armitage talks about how to achieve your ambitions even if you are not feeling up to the task
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Christmas special: Dávid Tvrdoň, columnist for The Fix Media, on highlights of 2021
23/12/2021This year saw big moves in the media industry. Tvrdoň, a specialist in the worlds of subscriptions, newsletters and podcasting, talks about the major changes and what is to come in 2022
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Rebecca Whittington, online safety editor at Reach plc, on fighting abuse against journalists
20/12/2021An industry-first position has been created to better understand the experiences of reporters working in online spaces. Ignoring the issue will only lead to loss of talent and community stories
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David Bornstein on closing down the New York Times' Fixes column
09/12/2021The pioneering solutions journalism series has drawn in readers who wanted news they can use. The co-creator talks about the highs, lows and lessons learned over 11 years
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#HeForShe: the role of male allies for women journalists
02/12/2021This special episode looks at why men must support their women colleagues who are facing torrents of online threats and abuse, sexual harassment and barriers to advance in the industry
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Janine Warner and Jazmín Acuña on fast-tracking media growth in Latin America
25/11/2021The media accelerator Velocidad launched in 2019 to help news startups grow and thrive. We look at its impact in a region where press freedom is under constant threat
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Styli Charalambous, CEO of The Daily Maverick, on pay-what-you-can membership models
19/11/2021South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world and big news stories to tell. Despite hardship, one news outlet has the support of 17k paying members, aiming for 100k in the next five years
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Mark Herschberg of The Career Toolkit on planning your next career move
11/11/2021The pandemic has made us think more closely about work-life balance and job satisfaction. How do you weigh up what is the next best move for you?
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Improving communication in a virtual newsroom - Newsrewired special
05/11/2021Working from home has left many journalists feeling burnt out, isolated, and unable to contribute to meetings on Zoom. Learn how to change online conversations so everyone feels heard and valued
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Improving relationships between journalists and academics - Newsrewired special
28/10/2021Newsrooms rely on scholars for research on industry trends but they are often reluctant to work with academia. In the end, everybody misses out. But it does not have to be that way
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Newsrewired special: Angie Lau, founder of Forkast.News, on developing a business mindset
21/10/2021Journalists have the skills, contacts and opportunities to have a successful career but they do not always realise it. Unlock your potential with tips from a former Bloomberg anchor turned entrepreneur
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Elisabeth Gamperl of Süddeutsche Zeitung on metrics anxiety in the newsroom
14/10/2021Data can be a newsroom's best friend to inform editorial strategy, but it can also put pressure on journalists to get clicks and conversions. So how much is too much (or too little)?
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James Fahn of Internews' Earth Journalism Network, on gearing up for COP26
08/10/2021The landmark UN conference is fast approaching and it presents a treasure trove of climate stories for journalists. Find out what developments to keep a close eye on
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Innovative US local newsroom strategies: Kelly Regan of Next City
24/09/2021In this special series, we talk to a solutions journalism outlet that covers local ideas to inspire better cities everywhere. Get practical tips on how you can adopt and monetise this approach
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Innovative US local newsroom strategies: SMS tactics with San Francisco Chronicle and L.A. Taco
16/09/2021In this special series, we talk about how texts can keep your readers in the loop with major news and help them tell you what they really need from their local news outlet
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Innovative US local newsroom strategies: Kati Erwert and Kristin Dizon of The Seattle Times
10/09/2021In this new series, we talk about the local news organisation that raises millions of dollars through crowdfunding and philanthropy. We learn about the conversations they have with donors to make this possible
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Innovative US local newsroom strategies: Carl Hunnell, city editor of Richland Source
03/09/2021In this new series, we talk about the hyperlocal news organisation from Ohio that sets up meetings with its readers to better cover local politics. Learn how you can do it too
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Sewell Chan, editorial page editor of LA Times, on reckoning with industry racism
20/08/2021Last year, the Californian news site published a series of stories from reporters and the owner acknowledging and apologising for past failings around reporting on marginalised communities