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The biggest disruption in journalism isn’t artificial intelligence — it’s TikTok. That was the headline delivered by ICFJ’s Patrick Butler.

When the term ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) debuted in the U.N.-sponsored “Who Cares Wins” report, it wasn’t virtue signaling. It was a warning: Ignoring climate change, social issues, or corporate governance questions risks undermining long-term company value. This article is your reporter’s guide to that fault line: where ESG came from; how it has been weaponized politically in the Trump administration, and why most of the world sees it as essential that it no

Editing multimedia content is challenging, especially when you’re not working with the right tools. As demand among news audiences shifts to video and audio, newsrooms, journalists and content creators are turning to the formats, too. To help journalism professionals working with multimedia, this article lays out some tools they can utilize to enhance professional efficiency and take their work to the next level. Most of them are free (or mostly free).

Short-form video is no longer just an optional extra. It’s fast becoming a primary way people consume news. That’s pushed many legacy newsrooms to rethink their video strategies and inspired a wave of independent, personality-led news creators. So, if you’ve written a text piece and you’re wondering how to adapt it for Instagram or TikTok, here’s a simple, beginner-friendly guide to get you started.

“If there’s 100 journalists, the job of 99 of them is to point to the problem. But 1% of us have to then go, ‘Well, what are we going to do about it?’ That’s where solutions journalism comes in. That’s what excites me,” said Oliver Balch, a British freelancer based in Portugal. Solutions journalism is “rigorous and compelling reporting about responses to social problems,” according to the Solutions Journalism Network (SJN).

I’ll never forget the day when an editor at the BBC told a 25-year-old me that journalists shouldn’t be on TikTok because “there’s so much misinformation on there.” By that point, I had maybe 10,000 followers on the platform, possibly more, and the comment stung. My TikToks, which had amplified my journalism as well as my passion for learning new languages, were well researched and the opposite of misinformation. So, what’s my solution? A tool in your pocket that can help you

Deep Listening in journalism means going beyond simply hearing words or extracting quotes. It’s about being fully present, setting aside your own agenda (temporarily), and listening with genuine curiosity and empathy. Unlike the traditional, often transactional approach — where journalists listen just long enough to get the information they need — Deep Listening acknowledges the speaker’s humanity, creating the psychological safety for them to share more openly and authentica

Since 2018, tariff policy has returned to the center stage of global affairs, catalyzed by U.S. efforts to rebalance trade relationships under Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden. As governments rethink the rules of globalization, reporters who previously had not been trade experts are being asked to cover this highly specialized area of business journalism. Those covering trade must understand not only how tariffs work, but also how they ripple across economies.

It’s crucial that journalists who advocate for causes adhere to the core tenets of the profession – truth, accuracy, rigorous research.

Even if you aren't applying for a job at a business news outlet, you need to improve your skill set to effectively cover economic issues. Every journalist should be able to write about business or economic topics with comfort and ease.  This article contains 11 tips to help you write easy-to-understand and impactful business reports.

how do you craft a magnetic story? Given the high stakes, it may be counterintuitive to say “by thinking like a child,” but it is true.

Wars are raging, hateful networks are targeting journalists. How can reporters cope? We offer nine strategies to help quell anxieties.

Writer’s block, though on occasion dismissed as laziness or procrastination, is an acknowledged condition that writers may struggle with.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when you want to shoot and edit a long-form documentary.

Opening lines of communication with fellow reporters and newsrooms is a critical step journalists can take to enhance the impact of work.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence has generated excitement and fear within journalism, prompting many to ponder the future.

By KOSSI BALAO International Journalists' Network Haitian reporter Jean Samuel Mentor didn’t always want a career in journalism....

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