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In addition to facing a challenging job market, journalism students today must increasingly learn a new set of skills to stay relevant in the marketplace. In response, a growing number of educational institutions are innovating to prepare the next generation of journalists. What are some of the most promising examples of new programs you have developed, taken or found? Share your suggestions and let us know why you think others would find them useful.
New Media Toolkit
Well organized and easily accessible, a guide to digital publishing tools that covers essential bases without overwhelming. Begin or advance your know-how in SEO, multimedia, impact and more.Reynolds Center Beat Basics by veteran business journalists
Shorten your ramp as you start a new business beat with tips, background, and pitfalls for covering topics from agriculture to transportation. A model for sharing knowledge in your own newsroom.Data Journalism Handbook
Created by passionate, practicing journalists, this free how-to helps you “combine the traditional ‘nose for news’ and...a compelling story, with the sheer scale and range of digital information.”Posted on June 1, 2012
Topics: Craft Education Resources Technology
Society for New Communications Research
Tap into bright brains bridging the gap between new communications theory and reality. Deep study and practical applications offered in the work of diverse thinkers.Posted on May 22, 2012
Topics: Education Experiments Resources
Socialbrite Sharing Center
Rich in resources to increase your impact through social media, communication tools and strong partnerships, “a learning & sharing hub for social good.”Posted on April 19, 2012
Topics: Community Education Resources
The Civic Commons
A community forum that can help publishers tap into local knowledge and sentiment, discover citizen journalists, and cover local issues in new ways.Posted on April 19, 2012
Topics: Community Distribution Education Resources
Tweets for Keeps April 1 – April 7, 2012
This week, we examine the importance of youth and diversity in media, then share tips to get the job done: build a local news site, crowdsource content with consent, and leverage sales staff.Posted on April 12, 2012
Topics: Education Experiments Innovation Policy Tweets for Keeps
Mobile Media Toolkit
Use your phone to help you report, publish or broadcast smarter with mobile tools. This Knight funded project offers special pages for pros, citizen journalists and news/media organizations.Posted on February 8, 2012
Topics: Craft Distribution Education Resources Technology
