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.
This journalist wants to raise the bar for investigative reporting in ...
WEBMay 12, 2021 · Up until last year, Fisayo Soyombo had been working as a freelance journalist in Nigeria — a lone ranger speaking truth to power and working to advance society. He wanted to do more, however — specifically, raise a young generation of journalists looking to serve the public with critical, investigative reporting of their own.
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 ...
Opportunities - 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.
Understanding the role of a fixer - International Journalists' Network
WEBMar 25, 2021 · The fixer’s role. A fixer is someone that a journalist or reporting team might hire to accompany them when they travel to a new location for their work. Fixers are closely familiar with the local customs and practices, are well-versed in relevant issues, and they might also serve as translators. When fixers are journalists themselves, they ...
Goi Peace Foundation organizes essay contest [Worldwide]
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Children and young adults up to 25 years old can enter this essay contest endorsed by UNESCO. The Goi Peace Foundation presents its 2024 International Essay Contest for Young People on this year's theme: "My Experience of Overcoming Conflict." Contestants are invited to explain their experience of overcoming conflict; what they learned from that experience; and how they want to make use of ...
How to organize and write an investigative journalism story
WEBAfter completing your final draft, systematically check your notes, documents and interviews to double-check the accuracy of the information you included in the story. Have your story examined by your publisher or your company’s attorney to check for libel or other legal problems. Often a simple word change – without changing the thrust of ...
6 social media challenges for journalists in 2020
WEBMar 10, 2020 in Social Media. According to new research from We Are Social and Hootsuite, there are 3.8 billion social media users around the world. “Nearly 60% of the world’s population is already online,” said Simon Kemp, Chief Analyst at DataReportal (who produced the research), “The latest trends suggest that more than half of the ...
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.
How has the pandemic affected journalism? New report offers a …
WEBOct 13, 2020 · The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many journalists and newsrooms in one way or another. Whether it's burnout from working extra hours, layoffs at a local news publication, or misinformation spreading in WhatsApp groups, the health crisis has placed extra pressure on an industry already facing an uncertain future.