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Redefining journalistic objectivity in an era of "authenticity," "personality" and misinformation
By ANDY HIRSCHFELD International Journalists' Network (IJNet) We live in a journalistic ecosystem today where personality is valued...
Rick Dunham
Feb 19, 20224 min read
'You can't teach curiosity' and other tips about becoming a better journalist from Elaine Povich
“It's not a job. It's a life,” veteran journalist Elaine S. Povich told Tsinghua University journalism students participating in a Global...
Rick Dunham
Feb 13, 20222 min read
9 ways journalists can build trust with their sources
By JENNIFER SIZELAND International Journalists' Network (IJNet) Journalism today is more necessary than ever, as countries’ politics...
Rick Dunham
Feb 10, 20224 min read
5 tips on breaking into journalism from Steve Gunn
By LYNN LIU Global Business Journalism reporter Did you just hit on this link because you are a journalism major trying to get your first...
Rick Dunham
Jan 29, 20223 min read
5 steps to building (and protecting) your social media brand
By MADIER Global Business Journalism reporter Nowadays，more people live in the virtual land of Facebook, WeChat, Weibo, WhatsApp and...
Rick Dunham
Jan 28, 20222 min read
Why news editing is important – and how you can become a better editor
By Zihan Zhang Global Business Journalism reporter “Editing is the hidden part of writing,” says Cyndi Hughes, the former copy chief at...
Rick Dunham
Jan 19, 20223 min read
How journalists can cover political and military conflict without inflaming the situation
By LUNGELO NDHLOVU International Journalists' Network (IJNet) When reporting on conflicts and crises, journalists need to be aware of...
Rick Dunham
Nov 23, 20213 min read
How to create a basic journalism portfolio in 10 minutes – and then to keep improving it later
By DEXTER THOMAS International Journalists' Network (IJNet) Greetings, fellow journalist. Do you already have a website? Yes? Great! You...
Rick Dunham
Oct 21, 20216 min read
The 5 fundamentals of shooting video for news
By SARAH ESPEDIDO International Journalists' Network (IJNet) The fundamentals of shooting video for news can be divided into five...
Rick Dunham
Sep 29, 20214 min read
Here's a 4-step checklist to help you produce better data journalism stories
By AMR ELERAQI عمرو العراقى International Journalists' Network contributor The year 2020 wasn’t just dominated by the pandemic. It was...
Rick Dunham
Sep 24, 20214 min read
7 challenges to overcome in launching a journalism startup venture
By JEREMY CAPLAN International Journalists' Network (IJNet) Creating a journalism venture isn’t easy. Here’s a path to overcoming common...
Rick Dunham
Sep 20, 20217 min read
Managing stress and digital overload as a journalist
By DONETHE CYPRIEN International Center for Journalists Technology is an essential part of a journalist’s job, but it can also be a major...
Rick Dunham
Sep 16, 20214 min read
8 tips for creating an Instagram post that people will want to share
By GRACE TSAI Global Business Journalism reporter Instagram has become a powerful tool for journalists to build their social media...
Rick Dunham
Sep 10, 20213 min read
Job interview tips from the LinkedIn community
By ALEXANDER BESANT LinkedIn Senior News Editor Job interviews are some of the most mundane conversations we'll ever have but also some...
Rick Dunham
Sep 8, 20212 min read
How to get a journalism job: 9 tips that will improve your chances
By STEVE GUNN Global Business Journalism visiting professor (2019) If you have passion and like to work hard, you can get a good job in...
Rick Dunham
Aug 30, 20212 min read
How you can improve your writing through self-editing
By CYNDI HUGHES Global Business Journalism guest lecturer Editing is where the magic happens — it’s the other half of writing. It’s the...
Rick Dunham
Aug 26, 20215 min read
The 10 essentials of news writing
By RICK DUNHAM Global Business Journalism co-director No matter how good a writer you are, you cannot be a good journalist without a...
Rick Dunham
Aug 22, 20213 min read
5 remote learning challenges – and how Global Business Journalism students overcome them
By FIONA LAVROFF Global Business Journalism reporter Completing a master’s degree is no easy feat. Pursuing any kind of degree online in...
Rick Dunham
Aug 20, 20214 min read
Social media tips: 10 rules to follow to build your social media community (and 10 things to avoid)
By RICK DUNHAM Global Business Journalism co-director Most of us use social media to share information, gain insight and have fun. (I'm...
Rick Dunham
Aug 17, 20214 min read
10 tips to strengthen your news editing skills
By SYLVIA SMITH Global Business Journalism guest lecturer Write short. It’s much harder than writing long. Although there’s infinite...
Rick Dunham
Aug 11, 20214 min read
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