The media startup sought to improve diversity in UK news by making work experience more affordable for students. But industry resistance, personal circumstances and funding issues proved insurmountable

Reporting on Big Tech, with Niamh McIntyre of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism

14 days ago

A year-long investigation shows the increasingly narrow gap between tech platforms, surveillance and authoritarian regimes, making it a crucial area for journalists to monitor

The skills a modern newsroom leader needs, with Niketa Patel

21 days ago

The senior director of leadership programmes at CUNY discusses how to lead with empathy, motivate your team and create a culture geared toward experimentation, whatever the size of your newsroom

Workflow tips in participatory journalism, with Annie Slemrod and Nuha Al-Junaid

28 days ago

The New Humanitarian garnered more than 100 contributions for its Yemen Listening Project detailing how lives have been affected by ongoing conflict

Creating and developing GenAI workflows in the newsroom, with David Caswell

Mar 22nd, 2024

News organisations must strike a balance between being nimble and responsible with this increasingly accessible and innovative technology

Protecting journalists on social media, with Valérie Bélair-Gagnon

Mar 14th, 2024

Platforms offer new connections and story leads but burnt-out reporters are increasingly disconnecting. What can newsrooms do to support them?

Protecting independent journalism, with Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana of IMPRESS

Mar 7th, 2024

Between charitable status and news deals with big tech, there are lots of moves to support local news, but are they short-term patches or long-term solutions?

How to manage your screen-time as a journalist, with Dr Charlotte Armitage

Feb 29th, 2024

Failing to switch off damages our relationships which are a vital support network for burnout-prone media professionals

Annette Young, TV news presenter, France 24, on running a news show about gender inequality

Feb 22nd, 2024

The host and creator of The 51 Percent show talks about what it takes to keep a series going for a decade when it comes with tough topics and online backlash

Addressing consistent news avoidance, with Dr Benjamin Toff

Feb 15th, 2024

What can news organisations do to win over audiences that want nothing to do with them?

Unveiling the lessons of a war reporter's journey, with Andrea Backhaus

Feb 8th, 2024

A veteran conflict reporter shares the profound insights gained from a decade on the frontline, revealing the human experience amidst the chaos

Reporting on homicide and interviewing grieving families, with Tamara Cherry

Feb 1st, 2024

Not giving time and space to those who have lost loved ones can contribute to their trauma and interrupt the healing process. Modern newsrooms must put the human before the scoop

Lars Jensen, team lead audience at Berlingske Media, on making organisational change stick

Jan 25th, 2024

Having a shiny new strategy is not the same as getting results. So when the going gets tough, how can we stick to our new plans?

Seán Wood, CEO of Positive News, on fighting news avoidance

Jan 18th, 2024

The non-profit news organisation advertises its constructive stories in UK high streets and shopping centres to reach audiences where they are

Journalism trends and predictions for 2024, with Nic Newman

Jan 11th, 2024

What to watch for in the year ahead? Generative AI and social platforms offer both promise and pitfalls to newsrooms

Finding happiness in journalism, with Avery Holton

Dec 21st, 2023

Journalists need to hold onto joy to overcome sadness, fear or anger so often associated with the profession. But newsroom managers also have a role in keeping spirits lifted

Why journalists risk their lives for a story, with Dr Anthony Feinstein

Dec 14th, 2023

A leading psychiatrist explains why some reporters go to extraordinary lengths to hold power to account and what they do to mitigate risks

Managing emotions in journalism, with Maja Šimunjak

Nov 30th, 2023

When journalists are in control of how they feel, they can do their jobs better. But we first need to recognise and understand the impact our work has on our mental wellbeing

Newsrewired special with Media Voices: leadership, AI and business models

Nov 21st, 2023

What’s top of mind for today’s news leaders? Evolving at pace, finding your USP - but not burning out in the process

Newsrewired throwback: What you learned at our previous digital journalism conference

Nov 10th, 2023

What are the biggest challenges facing newsrooms? Our audience shared their thoughts and takeaways from our last flagship media event

Growing the next generation of journalists, with Karen Fowler-Watt

Nov 2nd, 2023

What sort of journalism should educators be teaching? A new book wrestles with the traditional and evolving skills fledgling reporters need to acquire before setting foot in the newsroom

Helping teenagers understand social platforms, with Sophia Smith Galer

Oct 26th, 2023

A journalist with half a million TikTok followers developed a content creator literacy programme that lifts the lid on how narratives spread on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube