Evolve your COVID-19 coverage

A lot has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold in the U.S., which means the needs of your audience have changed, and your coverage might need to change. RTDNA is taking a fresh look at this topic with this article from Katarina Deaven from the Center for Media Engagement. Deaven points out that… Read More: Evolve your COVID-19 coverage »

Find time to take care of yourself

From Investigative Reporters and Editors: Join IRE and OpenNews on Friday to reflect on how you’re coping with stressful situations. You can register for the webinar here.  Taking care of yourself is not a self-indulgence, it’s a necessity for doing your best work and sustaining the work that you are passionate about. During this time of… Read More: Find time to take care of yourself »

How to build trust from the ground up

If you’re a reporter moving to a new city, it takes time and effort for you to build trust with the community you’re covering. Poynter is writing this week about the critical process of building trust between a newsroom and a community.  The article has five tips that you can read about here.



In Depth

Open Meetings Law

Our state has a very powerful Open Meetings Law, which permits reporters to attend and report on all meetings of governmental bodies, boards, and commissions, and it allows reporters to record and photograph a meeting held in open session as long as you don’t interfere with the conduct of the meeting or the rights of… Read More: Open Meetings Law »