Writing photo captions - International Journalists' Network
Oct 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.
Countering gender stereotyping in the news media
Apr 8, 2021 · Lack of inclusivity in the media is one reason for widespread gender stereotyping. Recent findings from the 2020 Global Media Monitoring Project show that the news media falls far short of being an inclusive space for women, for example. The study found that women are subjects or sources in the news just 26% of the time, and that only 31% of ...
One year on, here's how the BBC and other broadcasters have …
Oct 8, 2024 · The BBC has enlisted journalists on the ground in Gaza as well as their international correspondents to cover the war. During the hearing Davie addressed a question about BBC Arabic staff retweeting remarks seen as “essentially …
How newsrooms in Botswana contend with media industry …
May 9, 2024 · There was uproar among media workers in Botswana in 2014 when the government initiated an advertising ban on local private media. Revenue for traditional media suffered and independent media in the country found itself limping on one foot, as a result. Outlets drastically cut operational costs – which meant layoffs – leaving many journalists without work.
Basics of writing for radio news broadcasts
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How India's government uses Pegasus to spy on journalists
Feb 13, 2024 · Death of press freedom. For years, the Indian government has been accused of using hacking software against dissidents and adversaries. In 2018, Pegasus was reportedly deployed for snooping on Dalit activists and advocates allegedly accused of being involved in the Bhima Koregaon violence in western Maharashtra. Many of the activists are still in jail, and some were again surveilled by Pegasus ...
This platform is challenging common stereotypes about Africa
Jan 22, 2024 in Specialized Topics. Ever since award-winning Nigerian-American journalist Chika Oduah started practicing journalism, she has sought to cover Africa with more nuance. This proved to be more challenging than she expected. “I wanted to make a difference by being a journalist reporting for Western-based media outlets,” she said.
Humanizing data: Connecting numbers and people
Jan 25, 2022 · Humanizing data is all about breathing life into numbers. Doing so successfully is the challenge journalists face as they cover global events, from the pandemic and migration to conflict and terrorism. Data literacy trainer Tricia Govindasamy reminds reporters that data scientists generate valuable statistics, but she cautions: “A spreadsheet is just numbers until a human face is put to them.”
How reporters can estimate the number of people in a crowd
Oct 30, 2018 · A heavily crowded, “mosh-pit” density, as Watson and Yip call it, would have one person per 2.5 square feet. Use photography. Refer to aerial or satellite imagery, if available, of the crowd. Then draw a grid and employ the Jacobs method, as described above. High-resolution photos may even allow you to count heads.
Online media in Haiti is struggling to navigate the digital revolution
Oct 7, 2024 · Online media in Haiti has surged to over 100 outlets today. The growth of this sector has fundamentally changed how Haitians consume information: a 2020 study found that 98% of Haitian respondents now rely on the internet for their news.. While some view digital-only outlets as valuable additions to Haiti's media landscape, others argue that they contribute significantly to the proliferation ...