Category Archives: News

RTDNA Executive Director Dan Shelley wrote recently about how the work of journalists is needed now more than ever, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Your work on the front lines isn’t easy and it will continue to get more difficult before this is through,” he wrote. “But I am... - MORE -

Join IRE and the Reynolds Journalism Institute as panelists address where journalists can find accurate data about COVID-19, share advice for using the data within larger context responsibly and ways to deliver that information to communities in easily understandable formats for the greatest impact. You can register for the webinar... - MORE -

The following is from our partners at Wisconsin Watch: As the COVID-19 pandemic pushes newsrooms to their limits in delivering life-and-death information, Wisconsin Watch wants to remind you that we are here to help.  Collaboration is baked into our nonprofit model, and sharing resources now seems more important than ever. ... - MORE -

A tweet from a Madison TV station news director was cited in an article about how newsrooms are adapting to working remotely through the COVID-19 pandemic. A tweet from WKOW-TV News Director Ed Reams shows a screenshot from the newsroom’s daily editorial meeting, which is now held via video chat.... - MORE -

Poynter is offering journalists free, real-time chat with its experts to help with crisis coverage. You can sign up for 30 minute Zoom sessions. Learn more here.  ... - MORE -

The onset of the COVID-19 crisis means journalists should be on the lookout for issues related to public access to government meetings and documents. Columbia Journalism Review wrote this week about examples of how the crisis has made it more difficult for journalists to do their jobs. If you run... - MORE -

RTDNA is out with more advice for journalists working under the pressure of the COVID-19 crisis, this time publishing an article from Katalina Deaven of the Center for Media Engagement. The article titled Trust and engagement tips for coronavirus coverage includes  an appeal for transparency. It’s a quick read that... - MORE -

COVID-19 is making it necessary to conduct more interviews remotely. If you’re new to remote interviews, RTDNA is providing an article with 15 tips to help you. The tips include ideas for replacing visuals in your TV stories.... - MORE -

WISN 12 and Marquette University Law School have canceled plans for two televised political debates between candidates in the April election because of rapidly changing developments in the COVID-19 situation. The debates for Milwaukee Mayor and Wisconsin Supreme Court have been cancelled out of an abundance of caution for the... - MORE -

Many journalists are working from home starting this week and it naturally has an affect on how newsrooms operate. Digiday published this article about the new normal facing media workers. Many newsrooms have made working from home mandatory to protect their workers from COVID-19. Stay safe.... - MORE -