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Four steps to successfully introduce AI into your newsroom, in a way that actually improves journalism

Four steps to successfully introduce AI into your newsroom, in a way that actually improves journalism

Ex-BBC News Labs's Joe Whitwell has spent years watching journalists dismiss AI as hype and learning that imagination, not scepticism, is what moves a...

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Joe Whitwell

12 ideas for fresh news formats

12 ideas for fresh news formats

Forget the inverted pyramid, there are many ways to write a news story in the digital age, like contextualisers, rankings, cheat sheets,...

09.09.2026 10

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Jacob Granger

Can a shared "language" for AI tools fix the newsroom's context problem?

Can a shared

Newsroom AI tools are smart on their own but clueless together, forcing journalists to do the joining up by hand. AP and Reuters want to change that...

07.09.2026 20

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Marcela Kunova

Video CVs: fab or fad?

Video CVs: fab or fad?

Grabbing a recruiter’s attention with a recording of yourself may be just what you need to stand out in the age of AI-generated CVs. But it is not...

04.09.2026 20

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Marcela Kunova

New beats: Ruth Emery, The Telegraph's consumer champion

New beats: Ruth Emery, The Telegraph's consumer champion

This financial journalist intervenes when companies are ripping off her readers, and is more than prepared to name and shame those who do not engage...

04.09.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

Who is mapping the news industry? Ten goldmines of interactive data, profiles and case studies

Discover handy indexes, maps and directories which allow you to easily understand global audience trends, local news deserts, press freedom and more

02.09.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

"We can't have a lightning strike kill our business": The European Correspondent crowdfunds three years of anti-SLAPP 'insurance'

The pan-European newsroom raised €7,000 from readers, providing a defensive measure against powerful players who want to silence reporters through...

01.09.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

Leaderboards and directories: How the list format is evolving into a community and revenue driver

While Sifted gets startups to part with company data to feature on their list, Noon is giving skilled midlife women the spotlight they deserve

27.08.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

The Unlock Moment: my journey from doctor to podcaster

From medical wards to the ballroom floor to a chart-topping podcast, Gary Crotaz has built a career on reinvention. Here is what a self-described...

27.08.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

Why one food editor is making writers pick up the phone

No more email pitches, no more AI ghost writers. If you want in Hannah Raskin's food section, you'll actually have to talk to her

26.08.2026 30

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Marcela Kunova

New beats: Kevin Peachey, BBC cost of living correspondent

Discover our new series where we spotlight new and unusual newsroom roles

25.08.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

Why there is nothing quite like real-life reporting experience for young journalists

'Young talent needs to step away from the comfort of their computer screens and learn how to deal with awkwardness in the field'

20.08.2026 30

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Phoebe Frontista

Side hustles for journalists: Top up your income and learn new skills

From narrating audiobooks to moonlighting as funeral celebrants, journalists can use their skills in many weird and wonderful ways to make some extra...

19.08.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

NCTJ: News employers ask for advanced AI skills from graduates

Critical AI prompting, fact-checking, context awareness, and ethical judgement are the new must-have skills for fresh recruits

17.08.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

Australian laws to make tech companies pay for news will help, but there are four key problems

Australia’s new laws will make major tech companies pay news publishers, but critics warn the scheme favours large media outlets, excludes AI...

14.08.2026 30

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Sora Park

AI is eating your journalism. Here are the 11 tools you can use to take back control

News organisations are moving from moaning about AI scraping to building an infrastructure for control, measurement and payment. This is your...

13.08.2026 30

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Marcela Kunova

20 years after newspapers went video: The search for what comes next

The trusty news package has stood the test of time but it must now evolve, argues David Dunkley Gyimah, who looks to cinema to teach news how to...

11.08.2026 30

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David Dunkley Gyimah

15 top news creators and what you can learn from them

From deep dive explainers to borderline influencers, these content creators have built formidable followings and some have even got the business model...

11.08.2026 20

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Jacob Granger

Reporting on migration responsibly: Lessons from Ballymena riots for newsrooms everywhere

How should the press engage with sources who are naturally distrustful of the media and vulnerable to violence?

06.08.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

Is local news actually hollowing out? We asked the people watching it happen

A six-year study of Reach plc has put hard numbers on what many in local news have long suspected: that original, local reporting is being squeezed...

05.08.2026 40

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Marcela Kunova

Having a crisis of confidence? You're not the only one

Are we all faking it until we make it? A former BBC correspondent lifts the lid on her anxieties presenting live news and what you can do to feel more...

05.08.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

News experience is the next level of audience-first thinking

What newsrooms can learn from other media industries about competing in the age of experience

31.07.2026 20

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Dina Shatner

Beyond the CV: How to make yourself employable in journalism in 2026

If you want to land that interview, you'll need more than an AI-generated CV - employers want to see facts, initiative and a squeaky-clean LinkedIn...

30.07.2026 30

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David Spencer

Self-censorship on the rise: How legal threats are quietly rewriting UK news

As new defamation and privacy risks emerge, a new study reveals that under-resourced British newsrooms often retract stories rather than risk legal...

30.07.2026 40

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Marcela Kunova

Gen Z will save your newsroom - if you let them

Mental health, growth opportunities and strong editorial values are all non-negotiables for the generation of journalists coming through

28.07.2026 30

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Quentin Leboucher

TBIJ initiative aims to boost family court reporting in England and Wales

Despite new transparency rules, most family court hearings remain unreported as journalists struggle to find newsworthy cases and families cannot...

27.07.2026 40

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Jacob Granger

How the World Cup was really watched: Inside the data behind football's biggest live blogs

From Curaçao's historic goal to Spain's final glory, analysis of 1,362 World Cup live blogs reveals what kept 24 publishers' audiences hooked (it...

23.07.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

16 free sources of data on the media industry

Understand the latest trends facing the news sector, social media and more - perfect for journalists, speakers and students alike

22.07.2026 40

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Jacob Granger

What can you do to help street papers survive?

Street papers like The Big Issue have long provided income for people affected by homelessness. From content sharing to mentoring, this is how you can...

22.07.2026 40

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Jacob Granger

Who to follow: 30 journalists doing great work on TikTok (yes, TikTok)

Get inspired by these day-in-the-life videos, news updates, explainers, and behind-the-scenes clips from newsrooms

20.07.2026 50

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Jacob Granger

What can the news industry learn from other sectors about mental health?

Soldiers get aftercare and space for decompression after returning from the frontlines. Paramedics have also realised their own limits. But...

17.07.2026 40

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Jacob Granger

15 portfolio and publishing platforms for freelancers

Freelancers - 2026 is all about building your brand

15.07.2026 40

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Marcela Kunova

Redundancy resilience: How to bounce back from losing your job

Ex-BBC exec David Thomas was made redundant twice and spent another 20 years coaching those going through the same pain: "Don't worry about having a...

14.07.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

A journalist's guide to job hunting in the age of AI

Don’t just show that you know how to use AI as a tool; show that you can do what AI cannot, say journalism experts

13.07.2026 30

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Diana Sierra

From Reuters reporter to freelance coach: Isabel Woodford

Thinking of going freelance? Former Reuters correspondent talks about why she took the leap into solo journalism and why she's now helping others do...

10.07.2026 40

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Marcela Kunova

Who to follow: 75 media consultants to help your newsroom

There is a wise owl out there for any challenge your newsroom wants to solve, like coming up with a brand new social media strategy, improving...

10.07.2026 20

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Aninda Provati

A thank you to our community: JournalismUK wins Best B2B Newsletter Award

We are celebrating, but we won't get complacent: please continue to support our work to help us become the best we can be

09.07.2026 30

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Jacob Granger

Source Code stage notes: What journalists really want to know about the future of AI and news

Seven journalists talk about how AI is reshaping trust, money, and the newsroom - here are key takeaways from the Source Code event that brought...

07.07.2026 40

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Aninda Provati

Honest advice from journalism graduates: Five ways newsrooms can offer better work experience

Don't let students feel like a burden on busy editors, say recent work experience students

03.07.2026 30

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Aninda Provati

Advertorial: How many tabs does it take to publish an article?

WP Engine’s new Newsroom platform wants to close them all and give journalists back the time to do what they do best

02.07.2026 40

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Marcela Kunova

Could the news industry pool mental health support like it does with its camera crews?

Psychotherapist and Sky News freelance producer James Scurry invites you to be part of an industry-wide intervention to break the cycle of trauma in...

01.07.2026 40

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James Scurry

Freelance collectives: How Sweden and Germany are reinventing the newsroom for independent journalists

Across Europe, journalist-led organisations like Stockholm's Blue Office and Berlin's Publix are reviving the sense of community, collaboration, and...

30.06.2026 30

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John Crowley

'Local media is stuck in a rut of negativity about its hometown'

After being made redundant from his job at Kent Online, Rhys Griffiths launched a Substack local newsletter to appeal to ex-Londoners settling down on...

30.06.2026 40

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Jacob Granger

Meet the TikTok news creator making science and history accessible

Constanza Paura has gained over 129,000 TikTok followers by turning history and science into engaging stories - and landed a job at National...

26.06.2026 40

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Diana Sierra

Australia banned under-16s from social media six months ago. Here is what it actually did to the news

An Australian publisher's view on the law the UK is about to copy, and the lessons worth learning before you do

26.06.2026 40

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Scott Purcell

Why your newsroom is worth more than you think — and how to prove it

Next time someone asks, tell them that $1 invested in journalism can generate more than $100 in public savings through reclaimed funds, improved...

24.06.2026 40

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Marcela Kunova

What EUobserver's buyout can teach publishers about growing a subscription model

EUobserver's Alejandro Tauber opens up on challenges with subscription growth, the buyout that fixed it, and what it taught him about revenue

23.06.2026 40

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Marcela Kunova

From bathroom to newsroom: My journey as a cleaner at the BBC to a journalist for them

The parallel between scrubbing the loos and working as a journalist is hard work and attention to detail

22.06.2026 40

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Jacob Granger

Flashscore's World Cup playbook: Creators, data-driven news and real-time scores

The live sports website has 125m monthly active users, and wants to net another 27m as the footballing nations take to the global stage

19.06.2026 50

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Jacob Granger

DNR 2026: Five key takeaways for UK news publishers

Here is how to tinker your newsroom strategy as Brits continue to be distrustful of news, unlikely to pay, but still value high-quality journalism

18.06.2026 50

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Jacob Granger