Tip of the day
Tip: Spotting mis- and disinformation from Ukraine
Learn how not to be an unwitting part of spreading propaganda and falsehoods
Posted by on 17/03/22Tip: Three ways to appeal to Gen Z readers
People born after 1997 grew up with social media and spend money on content that engages them
Posted by on 16/03/22Tip: Discover the perfect length for your social video
Every social platform has a different sweet spot for how long videos should be. Find out what works best on the likes of Twitter, Youtube and TikTok
Posted by on 15/03/22Tip: Resources for reporting on Russia
Use these tools to cover Russian oligarchs, sanctions, disinformation or military movements
Posted by on 14/03/22Tip: Use non-media experience to your advantage
Having a background in call centres, coffee shops or education can provide transferable skills to work as a journalist
Posted by on 11/03/22Tip: Coping with bad news
The news agenda is unrelentingly negative at the moment. Take these steps to keep your mental health in check
Posted by on 08/03/22Tip: Verifying information during war
Propaganda and the information war have always been key parts of conflicts but in our current era of regular and weaponised misinformation the truth becomes even harder to source
Posted by on 04/03/22Tip: Reporting on Ukraine's history
An Oxford historian provides background for international journalists reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Posted by on 02/03/22Tip: Reporting on the Ukrainian war
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the biggest European war story in 80 years. Make sure to do it justice and get the basics right
Posted by on 01/03/22Tip of the day: How to live-blog during a crisis
Live blogs are an important tool when covering unfolding world events and editors need to prioritise what readers can get from them
Posted by on 28/02/22Tip: Use transcription services safely
Understand the precautions you need to take before handing over your interview recording
Posted by on 24/02/22Tip: Learn the basics of YouTube
Bookmark this playlist to catch up with all the rudiments of the video platform
Posted by on 22/02/22Tip: Getting paid on time as a freelancer
When payments are delayed and late fees ignored, freelance journalists may struggle with cash flow. Here is how to protect yourself
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Tip: How to make your Twitter threads stand out
These three steps will help you beat the Twitter algorithm which only shows the first and last two tweets in a thread
Posted by on 18/03/22