Local collaboration follows contraction
As readers reengage with trusted news, local focus, collaboration, and quality reporting will shape journalism’s future.
The distinct human writer becomes more essential
Journalists will face two new issues: mobile-first storytelling and AI, reshaping content creation and the writing process.
Put AI at the beginning, not at the end
Generative AI isn’t a one-click solution; it enhances workflows when used strategically and guided by human input.
Accommodating journalists is in — or you’re out
Journalism's future depends on balancing excellence with compassion and accommodations for those colleagues facing health issues.
Watch your language
Journalists must choose words carefully, ensuring that their coverage informs accurately and respects the dignity of all people.
Two award-winning collaborations with Manisha Ganguly
Manisha Ganguli, The Guardian’s visual forensics lead and investigations correspondent, spoke with iMEdD about her involvement in two award-winning investigations that earned the IJ4EU IMPACT Award in September 2024, during the International Journalism Forum.
Responsible Reporting on Gender-Based Violence
Data journalists Carolyn Thompson and Sotiris Sideris talk about the importance of reporting on gender-based violence in a systemic context.
How Protests Transformed Columbia and Wits Universities—and Their Student Journalists Forever
Ruby Delahunt, a journalism student at the University of Wits, analyzes the impact of the protests on the campuses of Columbia and Wits, as well as on the journalism students.
Rewriting Climate Journalism: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Audiences
At the iMEdD International Journalism Forum 2024, experts discussed the ways in which climate journalism can wake up citizens.
What journalists can do to increase transparency in algorithmic systems
AI and opaque algorithms increasingly drive life-altering outcomes, shaping everything from online content to government decisions. As their influence expands, how can journalists push for greater accountability? Ojooluwa Ibiloye, a University of Delaware doctoral student and Pop-Up Newsroom reporter, attended the panel and spoke with experts to gather insights on how journalists can uncover the inner workings of AI and expose life-shaping algorithms.