The work of covering the COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on the mental health of journalists. The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and the University of Toronto interviewed 73 journalists from international news organizations in June and found: 70% suffer from some levels of psychological distress and responses suggest that 26% have clinically… Read More: COVID-19 harmful to journalists’ mental health »
A group is advocating for Congress to pass a bill to protect journalists. The News Media for Open Government Coalition is promoting the Journalist Protection Act, which was introduced in a previous Congress, would “make it a federal crime to intentionally cause bodily injury or threaten a journalist in a manner designed to intimidate him or her… Read More: Group pushes for bill to protect journalists »
Can you help a researcher study digital journalism in Midwest newsrooms? Read more about it here: Newsroom Managers and Digital Journalists. I am a graduate student conducting research examining digital journalism in Midwest newsrooms. Please complete this 10-15-minute survey. The results of this study will increase our understanding of the resources and education available to… Read More: EXTENDED: Help research into digital journalism in Midwest newsrooms »
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