Writing photo captions - International Journalists' Network
WEBOct 30, 2018 · A sentence or two is usually sufficient. Photo captions should be written in complete sentences and in the present tense. The present tense gives the image a sense of immediacy. When it is not logical to write the entire caption in the present tense, the first sentence is written in the present tense and the following sentences are not. Be brief.
Journalism 101 | International Journalists' Network
WEBSo you want to be a journalist? First, you’ll need to learn the most fundamental skills of the craft: writing, editing, reporting and interviewing. We’ve compiled our resources, tip sheets and guides into the Journalism 101 toolkit to give IJNet readers a one-stop shop for these skills. Whether you’d like to improve your headline writing or you want to be a better interviewer, the ...
How to write broadcast news stories - International Journalists' …
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Tell stories in a logical order: Make sure that your content has a beginning, a middle and an ending. Don't bury the lead; state the news near the top, without too much buildup. Use the present tense and active voice: You're writing for flow and to express what is going on now. Broadcast strives for immediacy.
Journalism and the Pandemic Project: Assessing and responding …
WEBMar 10, 2022 · COVID-19 might not have resulted in the global news media extinction event predicted by some, but unrelenting waves of coronavirus over the past two years have taken a significant toll on journalism globally.. For many in the media the prolonged, uncertain nature of the pandemic has presented a series of unique personal and professional challenges.
Tips for writing better headlines - International Journalists' Network
WEBAlways use present tense, even if the event happened in the past. Use the infinitive form of a verb for future events. Do not spell out numbers. Use single quotation marks. Leave out auxiliary verbs. Leave out articles. Use a colon instead of ‘says’ or ‘said’. Capitalize only the first word in the headline.
Journalist of the month: Sophia Smith Galer
WEBMar 11, 2019 · Learning languages opens doors for journalists to be places they never thought possible, and to connect with sources and audiences that they otherwise wouldn’t. For Sophia Smith Galer, her experience as a linguist enabled her to connect with people in various countries, such as Lebanon and Italy, and helped her land her current position as the dedicated religion video journalist for the BBC ...
Ethical tips for journalists reporting on conflict
WEBApr 29, 2022 · With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entering its third month, the work of journalists continues to be instrumental in informing the world on alleged war crimes and civilian suffering.While covering the events in Ukraine – as well as other conflicts where journalists are at risk, from Afghanistan to Yemen – reporters need to know both hard safety skills and the complex ethical ...
How to organize and write an investigative journalism story
WEBOct 30, 2018 · After completing your final draft, systematically check your notes, documents and interviews to double-check the accuracy of the information you included in the story. Have your story examined by your publisher or your company’s attorney to check for libel or other legal problems. Often a simple word change – without changing the thrust of ...
How Novaya Gazeta has navigated Russia's crackdown on …
WEBMay 25, 2022 · In late March, Russian authorities forced Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's oldest and largest independent newspapers, to close. A month later, attackers doused the outlet’s editor-in-chief, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dmitry Muratov with paint laced with acetone. "Take that for our boys," the unknown perpetrators mocked.
Digging deeper into the 5 W's of journalism
WEBOct 30, 2018 · The Five W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why) and How are journalism’s double trinity. They’re generally applied to whole stories, as Jeremy Porter notes on the Journalistics blog. But they’re also a key to fact-checking, especially when you’re reporting on statistics dropped into speeches or such. An excellent example of that is a BBC ...
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