Writing photo captions - International Journalists' Network
WEBOct 30, 2018 · A sentence or two is usually sufficient. Photo captions should be written in complete sentences and in the present tense. The present tense gives the image a sense of immediacy. When it is not logical to write the entire caption in the present tense, the first sentence is written in the present tense and the following sentences are not. Be brief.
Journalism 101 | International Journalists' Network
WEBSo you want to be a journalist? First, you’ll need to learn the most fundamental skills of the craft: writing, editing, reporting and interviewing. We’ve compiled our resources, tip sheets and guides into the Journalism 101 toolkit to give IJNet readers a one-stop shop for these skills. Whether you’d like to improve your headline writing or you want to be a better interviewer, the ...
Top IJNet articles of 2021 | International Journalists' Network
WEBDec 22, 2021 in IJNet News. It’s been a busy year at IJNet. In 2021, we stayed on top of global trends in journalism, from data journalism and audience engagement tips to advice on mental health and media business. Across our eight languages, we haven’t stopped sharing resources and tools with journalists around the world.
Journalism and the Pandemic Project: Assessing and responding …
WEBMar 10, 2022 · COVID-19 might not have resulted in the global news media extinction event predicted by some, but unrelenting waves of coronavirus over the past two years have taken a significant toll on journalism globally.. For many in the media the prolonged, uncertain nature of the pandemic has presented a series of unique personal and professional challenges.
How to make corrections in published stories | International ...
WEBSep 12, 2019 · Publishing something wrong is a journalist’s worst nightmare, and rightly so. Errors can erode trust in the media, have serious consequences on individuals and groups, and undermine journalists’ main job to provide accurate and truthful information. Still, to err is human, especially in fast-paced newsrooms, …
Environmental Journalism, Part 6: Managing threats to …
WEBSep 8, 2022 · In early June, environmental journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon while reporting on Indigenous peoples in the state of Amazonas. The two were later found to have been murdered, in one of the most high-profile kilings of environmental journalists in recent years, which have also taken place in Mexico, India and Colombia.
How to write broadcast news stories - International Journalists' …
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Tell stories in a logical order: Make sure that your content has a beginning, a middle and an ending. Don't bury the lead; state the news near the top, without too much buildup. Use the present tense and active voice: You're writing for flow and to express what is going on now. Broadcast strives for immediacy.
Seven ways technology is changing the way news is created and …
WEBTech’s evolving role in newsmaking, Facebook’s live video push and more in this week's Digital Media Mash Up, produced by the Center for International Media Assistance.Seven ways tech is changing journalism and news consumption
Stories - International Journalists' Network
WEBIJNet delivers the latest on global media innovation, news apps and tools, training opportunities and expert advice for professional and citizen journalists worldwide. Produced by the International Center for Journalists, IJNet follows the shifting journalism scene from a global perspective in eight languages - Arabic, Chinese, English, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and French.
Developing Story Ideas - Advice for Reporters | International ...
WEBOct 30, 2018 in Journalism Basics. Reporters and editors are partners in developing story ideas. Reporters should present editors with thoughtful, detailed proposals and should not expect editors to embrace every half-baked suggestion. Editors should help reporters develop, focus and deliver stories. Enterprise stories, especially long-term ...
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