Why I still believe in journalism
Journalism is changing (and under threat). Renee Moodie reflects on her years in the profession.
Category: Journalism How to be a good journalist
It’s the reader, stupid
There are still very important things that journalists do: they hold the powerful to account, they dig up the dirt, they inform us about the world around us, they make newspapers and websites, they satisfy our deep need for stories. All the things I learnt about journalism over the years still hold true. But now there is one over-riding question for me: does any of this serve the reader?
Journalism ‘legals’: Renee’s golden rules
For reporters and sub-editors, legal issues can be a nightmare. This handy guide will help you make those first line-of-defence decisions.
How to be a good journalist
It’s the reader, stupid
There are still very important things that journalists do: they hold the powerful to account, they dig up the dirt, they inform us about the world around us, they make newspapers and websites, they satisfy our deep need for stories. All the things I learnt about journalism over the years still hold true. But now there is one over-riding question for me: does any of this serve the reader?
Journalism ‘legals’: Renee’s golden rules
For reporters and sub-editors, legal issues can be a nightmare. This handy guide will help you make those first line-of-defence decisions.