International Journalists' Network (IJNet)

12/11/2025

Pursuing the stories that matter most to you and setting your own hours may be perks, but freelance journalism does not come without its own set of challenges. Here are six resources to help you overcome them:
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Pursuing the stories that matter most to you and setting your own hours are some of the biggest perks of freelance journalism, which now accounts for 34% of the U.S. news workforce, according to the…

12/11/2025

Journalists are justifiably concerned about the state of the news industry. Amid layoffs, funding shortfalls and declining trust, here are expert tips on building and maintaining a career in journalism:
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As the news industry struggles with funding shortfalls, layoffs, declining trust, and rapidly changing technology, journalists — from freelancers to newsroom leaders — have professional and financial security top of mind.

12/11/2025

Much like a well-rehearsed performance, if planned ahead of time, networking can be a smooth and rewarding process, writes Muskan Bansal. Read tips for student journalists on how to network here:
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The mere thought of professional networking often can incite the same anxiety as performing in front of a large audience. You may get sweaty palms, have trouble gathering your thoughts, and forget…

12/11/2025

Too often, freelance reporters are treated unfairly, with late or partial payments common. Newsrooms should consider these guidelines for fair freelancers’ practices:
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12/11/2025

Have you ever experienced writer’s block? It can be cured with the right approach. Here are some tips for student journalists and others on how to overcome it:
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Journalists are no strangers to the horrors of a blank page — staring at it, wanting to tear it apart and hoping words could magically appear. Writer’s block, though on occasion dismissed as laziness…

12/10/2025

How can you craft a magnetic feature story? Daniel Seifert suggests thinking like a child and embracing strangeness. Here’s how you can turn back the clock as you prep for your story:
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It is entirely possible that you will stop reading this copy before you reach the end of the paragraph. One long-running study can shed light on why: in 2004, participants were able to focus on one on-screen task for an average of two and a half minutes. By 2016 that time had diminished to 47 second...

12/10/2025

From social media trolling to doxxing of addresses and phone numbers, journalists can be the targets of malicious virtual attacks. Here are tips on how to handle online harassment:
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12/10/2025

Newsrooms and videographers, especially outside the U.S. and UK, can struggle to find relevant footage to accompany their journalism. Here is a free library of footage from countries around the world that can help:
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Finding footage can be a slow, laborious and sometimes painful process for video journalists. Especially when working with little to no budget. It’s a problem we, Sanshey Biswas and Manon Verchot,…

12/10/2025

Taking a break before revising, reading your work aloud, and changing how your draft looks are a few ways to improve your self-editing skills. Click to learn more:
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Writing is hard. For journalists, self-editing can be even harder. After the demands of reporting and drafting, revising your work may feel like an extra chore. But in an era of instant sharing –…

12/10/2025

Sticking to key principles, recognizing biases and embracing transparency are a few points journalists should keep in mind when looking to create positive change through their reporting. Click for more tips:
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It’s not uncommon for journalists to want their reporting to result in positive change. But how can they promote important causes through their work without sacrificing professional integrity — and…

12/09/2025

Covering a legislative body, whether it’s a parliament, congress, or local board or council, is a major responsibility and challenge for journalists. Here are 10 tips to assist your reporting on this beat:
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Covering a legislative body, whether it’s a parliament, congress, or local board or council, is a major responsibility and challenge for journalists. From the local to the national level, these institutions are a leading expression of democracy, playing a key role in the formation of laws and publ...

12/09/2025

Cultivating a following for a journalism project isn’t just about visibility; it makes your journalism sustainable and influential. Our latest from Cristiana Bedei offers advice on how to build and keep an audience:
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