Good news, bad news, and the solution
How can journalists avoid the good news trap, be part of the solution in a problem-focused industry, and distinguish their content from traditional media outlets? Juliette Gerbais talks with iMEdD about Solutions Journalism and the quest for answers to present challenges.
Making your story “look good”: A guide to data visualization
During iMEdD’s International Journalism Forum 2023, professionals from the field of visualization came together to talk about new ways of compelling storytelling. During his talk “Empowering change with creative 3D visuals and maps”, Julian Hoffman, data visualization consultant and designer, materialized the question hanging in the air: “Is there a way for data to touch the reader?”.
Essential tips for foreign correspondents in Turkey
What should a foreign journalist know before working in Turkey? Two Turkish journalists, Sebnem Arsu and Zeynep Sentek, offer practical advice to journalists interested in reporting from Turkey as part of iMEdD’s International Journalism Forum
Investigating war crimes using OSINT: A guide for journalists
Dr. Manisha Ganguly discussed at the iMEdD International Journalism Forum the techniques journalists can employ to investigate potential war crimes using information readily accessible to the public.
Sustainable journalism: Practical steps to fund your work
In the contemporary world, journalism is more necessary than ever. However, what happens when journalists and newsrooms face funding problems?
Storytelling on TikTok: Opportunities for journalists
Three journalists explain at the iMEdD International Journalism Forum 2023 how they use TikTok to create impactful content that both informs and entertains the public.
Safety Advisory for journalists covering the war in Gaza
A series of security measures for journalists covering the war on the ground.
Tipping into the basics of Artificial Intelligence: Lessons from Jonathan Soma
Professor Jonathan Soma provides essential insights into Artificial Intelligence, suitable for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, presenting an optimal entry point for anyone in the tech field.
Forced disappearances in Mexico: safe journalism, safer lives
Through an interview with investigative journalist and co-founder of the Quinto Elemento Lab, Marcela Turati, iMEdD digs deeper into the phenomenon of disappearances in Mexico, the inadequate state apparatus and what journalists can do moving forward.
The basics on Israel, Gaza, Palestine and Hamas for local journalists
The war between Israel and Hamas is rooted in the complex politics, military control and religions of the region. In every newsroom across the United States, a host of journalists find themselves scrambling to get up to speed on what is arguably the world’s most complex conflict.