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IJNet Blog

Posts from IJNet’s editors and writers.

Five tips for transmedia storytelling

12/18/12
by Margaret Looney

With readers juggling their tablets, mobile phones, laptops and more as they consume the news, journalists have an opportunity to create a new kind of story.

Political coverage: Avoiding manipulation

12/17/12 by David Brewer

To understand the relationship between the media and politics, it’s important to look at the various dynamics that can exist between a journalist and a politician.

Let’s rethink citizen journalism

12/14/12 by Ben Colmery

It's time to start thinking of citizen contributions as a core part of the news ecosystem.

Three ways reporters can protect sources in the digital age

12/13/12
by Lindsay Kalter

Many reporters don’t realize that whenever they use their computers, smartphones and cameras, they’re leaving a bread crumb trail that can lead to them – and their sources.

Five ways to make your video go viral

12/12/12
by Margaret Looney

In IJNet’s latest live chat, YouTube’s Jessica Mason offered tips on making videos go viral. Here are a few standout techniques.

Why videos go viral

12/10/12
by IJNet

Here's the full archive of IJNet's live chat with YouTube's Jessica Mason, who gave tips on storytelling approaches, engagement and keeping videos original.

How to edit your story for accuracy

12/10/12 by Rana F. Sweis

How can you make sure your story contains only accurate, unbiased and verified information? Follow these tips from investigative journalist Nils Hanson.

SoundCloud basics for journalists

12/7/12
by Jessica Weiss

From radio programming to crowdsourced audio, journalists and news organizations are using SoundCloud to create, share and collect audio clips. Here's how you can get started, even with no previous audio experience.

Meet the winners of IJNet's story competition

12/6/12
by IJNet

Grand prize winner Claudio Javier Díaz told how IJNet helps a community radio station's staff learn new skills and, in turn, train the public.

Five types of stories that drive Facebook engagement

12/5/12
by Margaret Looney

NPR conducted a Facebook experiment to see which kinds of local stories get liked, shared or commented on most often. Here are five story types that stood out.

New Yorker writer: Good writing flows from deep reporting

12/4/12
by James Breiner

Gather enough facts, and you will have the material you need for colorful writing, Evan Osnos says.

Data journalism boosts voter registration in Kenya

12/3/12 by Justin Arenstein

A small, low-cost data journalism experiment in Kenya shows how useful open data can be to ordinary African citizens.

Why journalists need to brand themselves

11/30/12
by James Breiner

Journalists need to build more than just a solid skill set these days, according to industry experts. Some of the most successful reporters have developed a personal brand that's larger than the publications for which they write.

How to prepare for a successful journalism fellowship

11/29/12
by Margaret Looney

You embodied the ideal candidate, aced the final interview and landed the journalism fellowship of your dreams. Here are tips for succeeding as a fellow.

How innovators want to transform African media

11/28/12
by Jennifer Dorroh

Ideas for spurring data-driven journalism, verifying media reports and creating better tools for investigative and citizen journalism emerged as winners in Africa’s first news innovation contest.

Trailblazing woman journalist focused on 'changing people's thoughts'

11/27/12
by Lindsay Kalter

Zubeida Mustafa spoke with IJNet about her experience as the first woman to work as a reporter in mainstream media in Pakistan.

How tech and open data are changing environmental reporting

11/26/12
by Jessica Weiss

A lack of data on issues from oceans to sanitation can make it hard to report accurately on projects and policies. But technology is changing the game.

Tips for landing your dream journalism fellowship

11/22/12
by Margaret Looney

When hundreds of people apply for a fellowship or to a training course, how can you stand out?

Six mistakes journalists make when applying for fellowships and training

11/22/12
by IJNet

Have you applied to several fellowship programs or training courses without success? Here's what you might be doing wrong.

Five tips for working with interpreters

11/21/12
by Lindsay Kalter

Relying on an interpreter during an interview can mean missing verbal cues such as changes in tone and telling word placements. Poynter Online offers advice on how to gather accurate information when communicating through an interpreter.