by sportsbeat | May 8, 2021 | Blog
‘Post-truth’ was Oxford Dictionary’s 2016 word of the year and Collins Dictionary chose ‘fake news’ for 2017. In 2021, the rise of misinformation is more threatening than ever, and journalists are at the forefront of the battle against it. Fact-checking has always...
by sportsbeat | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog
Journalism in 2021 involves so much more than writing news… here is our guide on how to use Instagram as a journalist! Social media is an essential tool for journalists to connect with their audience and tell stories in different mediums – and Instagram is just...
by sportsbeat | Mar 26, 2021 | Blog
We spoke with Richard Amofa, The Athletic staff editor and News Associates alumnus, about how he got into sports journalism and what his advice would be for young people wanting to break into the industry. Richard’s route into sports journalism Why did you want to...
by sportsbeat | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog
Every year we host a free journalism conference called JournoFest exclusively for our News Associates and School of Journalism trainees and special guests – and this year is no different. JournoFest 2021 is taking place on Saturday March 6 (10am-4:30pm) on Zoom – with...
by sportsbeat | Feb 19, 2021 | Blog
Whether you want to start your own publication, podcast or newsletter, you can find out how with the best pieces of advice from our journalism masterclasses in February half term. Our fantastic guest speakers drew on their own experiences and success to give...
