Harvard Business Review | The positives — and perils — of storytelling
The Harvard Business Review’s IdeaCast podcast unpacks why we need to better understand the impact of storytelling with author Jonathan Gottschall. He has spent his career researching the power of stories to both inspire and destroy. The podcast is apt as the credibility of journalism hangs in the balance while misinformation becomes the order of the day. You can listen to the podcast or read the full transcript here.
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WAN-IFRA | What are the qualities of an inclusive editor, and why it matters
Why is inclusivity crucial to journalism? Diversity. To create a newsroom that reflects this, an editor will need several qualities. In this piece, writers Ramaa Sharma and Stéphane Mayoux give an extensive guideline on how to walk this delicate road while remaining authentic to oneself. Read the article here.
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The Fix Media | Should I accept this promotion or job offer?
You will inevitably face this dilemma at some point in your career. Here a seasoned journalist lets us in on what should be a key deciding factor: if the company invests in its employees’ talents and abilities. Whether you’re in that position now, or in the future, this piece is useful and is worth bookmarking for future reference. Read it here.
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Poynter | What did the pandemic do to the careers of journalists of colour?
We’ve read of the devastating impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on journalism as an industry, but this article shares first-hand accounts from reporters of colour in the US. The numbers have been difficult to pin down, says the writer but the impact has been evident and widespread. Read the article here.
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The Conversation | Global effort to defend journalism needs a reset
Media freedom is increasingly under threat around the world from a combination of economic and political factors. More needs to be done, in order to protect media freedom, this article highlights the importance of protecting media freedom and how media freedom and journalists have been threatened. Read the article here.
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TechCrunch | To save independent journalism, media must embrace web3 innovation
Is journalistic news media missing a huge opportunity in having a concrete role in shaping emerging digital ecosystems? Read the article here.
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News24 | Media bodies win the battle against controversial Bostwana bill
The government in Bostwana had previously proposed the Criminal and Procedure Bill which would have given authorities the ability to intercept communication between journalists and sources. The proposed bill sent shockwaves to journalists in Bostwana and media organisations abroad. However, media organisations in Southern Africa rallied and the bill has since been revised. Read the article here.
