Even if you think you won’t win, there is value to entering media competitions. And maybe, you might win. (Illustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share advice for young people from experts in journalism, media literacy and education....
We’re positive climate change is happening. But reporting doesn’t have to be all negative. A news reporter stands in front of a solar farm with smokestacks and windmills in the background. (Illustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we...
We fear AI taking over the world. But wouldn’t it be great if it could take over some tedious tasks and free us up to do great things? It can. The recording of the October Decoder Dialogue, “From Newsrooms to Classrooms: Real Talk about Artificial...
Millions die of hunger in one place. No one cares. Millions are dying of hunger somewhere else and the world sends food. What’s the difference? Bob Geldof, one of the original organizers of the ‘Live Aid’ concerts in 1985, displays a copy of the...
Journalists use story formats to organize information and write and publish a news story quickly. Here is one way to write a news article using a story format. A typewriter sits next to an inverted pyramid structure for a news story. (Illustration by News Decoder) In...
The journalism field prizes expertise. That gives you the ability to turn your passion into a career. You just have to start early and stay focused. A photojournalist works a rock concert. (Illustration by News Decoder) Journalism and activism can be powerful tools...
Journalists are trained to be objective. But what does that mean and where did that idea come from? And is it achievable? A handwritten telegram informing the world of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s death written on 14 April 1865. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)...
We asked young people from five countries this question: Is it time for young people to take charge? The answer is yes. They showed us different ways do it. (Credit: Sensvector via Canva) Journalism and activism can be powerful tools for change. Each week in our News...
It might not be the job of your dreams. But it can give you the foundation for a successful career. An editor gives advice to two reporters. (Credit: Yuri Arcurs @peopleimages) Journalism and activism can be powerful tools for change. Each week in our News Decoder Top...
Photojournalism can document what’s happening now and chronicle our past so we can create a new future. Enrique Shore has spent a lifetime doing just that. When you read a published article on News Decoder, you’re only seeing part of the story. Who is writing...