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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.
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.
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 ...
Belarusians get their news via Telegram. Here’s why.
WEBJun 8, 2021 · The outlet’s editorial board reported that the site had roughly 3.3 million readers from Belarus. Now, users can’t access the site, even with a VPN, so it operates on Telegram, where authorities can’t block it. Today, Tut.by has 518,000 subscribers on the messaging app, making it the second largest channel in Belarus.
Tips for writing better headlines - International Journalists' Network
WEBAlways use present tense, even if the event happened in the past. Use the infinitive form of a verb for future events. Do not spell out numbers. Use single quotation marks. Leave out auxiliary verbs. Leave out articles. Use a colon instead of ‘says’ or ‘said’. Capitalize only the first word in the headline.
Basics of writing for radio news broadcasts
WEBOct 30, 2018 · IJNet 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.
Crafting a winning pitch to attract funding
WEBJul 29, 2021 · Tips to consider when crafting a winning pitch. Do your research. Identify your target audience. Highlight your past reporting on the issues (s) Collaborate with other journalists especially if the funders say this is important. Follow the timeframe identified by the funders. Demonstrate the intended impact of your reporting.
An introduction to multimedia reporting and the future of journalism
WEBOct 30, 2018 · IJNet 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.
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.