by Nelson Graves | 15 Dec 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Media Literacy
Navigating when and how to use AI in the work world depends on where you work. For many organizations, it is a love-hate relationship. A woman struggles to figure out how to use AI in her job. (Illustration by News Decoder, based on photo by charliepix) This article...
by Marcy Burstiner | 14 Oct 2025 | Art, Culture
The MacArthur Foundation selects a diverse group of people for an award dubbed the “genius grants”. In doing so they help us redefine our measure of success. Basket artist Jeremy Frey. (Photo courtesy of the MacArthur Foundation) So many people are brought...
by Marcy Burstiner | 11 Oct 2024 | Journalism, News Decoder Tips, News Photography
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...
by News Decoder | 20 Sep 2024 | Correspondents in the Spotlight, Journalism, News Decoder Tips
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...
by Sabine Berzina | 2 Aug 2024 | Journalism, News Decoder Tips
Go into politics? Be a doctor? Sell cars? Synthesizing info, listening, asking questions and handling deadlines are valuable skills whatever the job. One woman interviewing another for a job realizes she is the one being interviewed. (Illustration by News Decoder)...