Some editorial initiatives bring down newsroom walls and get many different teams working together. Our closing session will look at the “special projects” strategies in newsrooms, and the challenges and opportunities they bring, whether it’s about experimenting with new technologies or finding new commercial avenues. You will find it helpful to explore this site http://a-escort.net/ […]
As it happened: Collaborative storytelling: Using technology to source stories from remote communities
On Our Radar trains and supports citizen journalists from marginalised and remote communities. The organisation released an interactive documentary telling the stories of life after Ebola in communities in Sierra Leone. Paul Myles, editorial manager, will give insights into the production of the documentary, created in collaboration with a group of citizen reporters from Sierra Leone.
How journalists can protect themselves against the “snooper’s charter”
Speaking at news:rewired, Silkie Carlo offered some tips on how journalists should protect themselves against hacks and interceptions.
As it happened: Gaming principles in storytelling
Juliana Ruhfus, senior reporter for Al Jazeera’s People & Power investigative and current affairs strand, worked on producing Al Jazeera’s news games, from its first ever project of this kind, Pirate Fishing, to the most recent, #Hacked, which takes players inside the cyberwar in Syria. In a short talk, Juliana will give insights into the process […]
How much should reporters fear robot journalism?
The rise of ‘robot journalism’ has prompted fears that some journalists might be out of a job, but Reuters’ Reginald Chua suggests otherwise
6 ways to prepare your newsroom for live video
Experts from Buzzfeed, Ultra Social, IBT Media and First Draft discussed how newsrooms can engage audiences through live video reports at news:rewired
As it happened: Kickstarting R&D culture in European newsrooms
Starting up a new project can be tricky – from funding it to implementing new workflows in the organisation, there are many factors to consider along the way. This session brings together three funding recipients of Google’s Digital News Initiative (DNI) to discuss the projects they are currently working on. Session sponsored by Google, with: Sarah […]
As it happened: Digital security for journalists
This workshop will outline the basics of information security for newsrooms, explaining why journalists should be concerned with online privacy in the first place – led by Silkie Carlo, policy officer (technology), Liberty. There are limited places available on this workshop. A sign-up form will be sent to delegates closer to the event.
5 ways to tackle fake news
The invasion of “fake news” has unsettled both the creators and consumers of news, muddying the relationship between publishers and their audience
As it happened: Making data visualisations and interactives work on mobile
Learn from data teams in newsrooms about the practical ups and downs of making their work more mobile-friendly. • Colleen McEnaney, graphics editor, The Wall Street Journal • Martin Stabe, head of interactive news, The Financial Times Moderated by: John Crowley, editor-in-chief, International Business Times UK