How Trump’s Immigration ‘Blitz’ Impacts Undocumented Women
The Story Behind the Story
"The overwhelming nature of the news around the deportations," sparked fear in undocumented women and forced maternal health facilities to pivot, Politico's Emma Cordover said.
Job Mentors Matter: How to Make the Most Out of Mentorship
Work with a Mentor from Outside Your Newsroom
Finding a job mentor is especially important for journalists of color. NPF Widening the Pipeline alumni explained successful mentorship.
Advice for Staying the Course
The Pillars of the Fourth Estate Won’t Crumble If Journalists Stand their Ground
Veteran journalist Sonya Ross helped Widening fellows put America’s current crisis in proper perspective—and convinced them they’re up to the challenge.
Sourcing Tips for Reporters
Sources Are People, Just Like You. Act Accordingly, Brown and Cai Told Widening Fellows.
To explain what’s happening in our country, journalists must cultivate the right sources, Politico reporter Sophia Cai and AP congressional correspondent Matt Brown told NPF Widening the Pipeline fellows.
Social First: How Journalists Can Win Gen Z Audiences
Customize by Platform – No Copy/Paste
Ryan Sorrell of The Kansas City Defender and Marian Liu of The Washington Post explained how they reach large audiences and incorporate readers' voices.
A Master Class in Newsroom Leadership: The Star Tribune After George Floyd’s Murder
Listen. Stay humble. Bring solutions.
Suki Dardarian and Kyndell Harkness explained how curiosity and open communication helped to build trust and improve coverage during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis.
News Influencer Kelsey Russell on What Journalists Should Learn
Content Creators Must Be Creative, Rebuild Trust
Tik Tok media literacy influencer Kelsey Russell believes Gen Z can fall in love with newspapers.
A Trauma Glossary to Help You Take Care of Yourself
From Moral Injury to Vicarious Trauma, Journalists Need to Know How to Heal
Licensed psychologist Gretchen Schmelzer explained the different forms of trauma and what strategies can be used to tackle them.
Washington Journalism’s ‘Essential Ingredient’: Deep Sourcing
Reporter-Source Relationship is the Test of Any Good Journalist
Two-time Pulitzer winner Philip Rucker says "no surprises journalism" helps reporters build trust with sources.
3 Things Young Journalists Should Do
Samantha Cheng Shares Advice on Setting Up a Strong Journalism Career
A journalist-turned-documentarian advises reporters on pitching, finding a mentor and bringing confidence and flexibility to newsrooms.
Say Yes to the Camera: Building Confidence in Journalism
Communicating on Camera is Not Just for Television Reporters. Media Training Can Level the Playing Field
Journalists Caresse Jackman and Tia Mitchell share insights and tips on how media training-and confidence-helped them take control in front of the camera.
Covering Tragedy: How Pulitzer Winner Silvia Foster-Frau Tackles Mass Shootings
Journalists Can Support Each Other When Covering Horrific Events
Silvia Foster-Frau explains how she navigated the complexities of reporting on mass shootings and found purpose in raising awareness about them.
Podcasting Insights from Vox and Politico
A Booming Podcasting Industry Offers Challenges and Storytelling Rewards For Journalists
Podcast producers Amina Al-Sadi of Vox Media and Nirmal Mulaikal of Politico explained the nuts and bolts of podcasting – including the need to preserve your authentic voice.
Helping Journalists to #ThinkSafety
Understanding Risks – and Planning Accordingly – is the Gold Standard for Journalists
Centering identity and strategic risk analysis are crucial strategies, IWMF safety trainer Rosem Morton advised Widening fellows.
Terence Samuel on Trust Inside & Outside the Newsroom
'Telling Stories That People Live'
Former USA Today Editor in Chief Terence Samuel speaks to young journalists about career longevity.
Covering the Supreme Court: Shattering a Culture of Secrecy
Politico, ProPublica Reporters Behind Mega-Scoops Share Tips
Politico's Josh Gerstein, who co-authored the Dobbs scoop, and ProPublica's Kirsten Berg, on the team behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on Justice Clarence Thomas' trips, detail how SCOTUS coverage has changed.
Navigating Newsrooms with Telemundo’s Lori Montenegro
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Career Challenges
Lori Montenegro imparted advice to reporters for overcoming self-doubt and bad co-workers in the journalism industry.
Dean Baquet: Original Reporting Remains Journalism’s ‘North Star’
Former New York Times Executive Editor's Advice: Focus on Newsgathering, Not Snark
The New York Times won 18 Pulitzers under Dean Baquet's leadership. Here's why he's jealous of young reporters.
‘Getting The Truth Out’: Trump’s First Term Is Roadmap For Press In New Administration
Advice for Young Journalists from Mike Allen, David Weigel, Jeff Mason
Three veteran journalists shared lessons from covering President Trump's first term.
Make Climate Reporting Your Next Beat?
Curiosity and Persistence Can Fuel the Pivot to Science-Based Coverage
The Chicago Tribune's Adriana Pérez found a vital new career path by embracing the complexities of climate and environment reporting.
Covering the 2024 Election: Guidance from the Trenches
Incisive journalism is needed more than ever in the 2024 election. NPF has distilled advice from dozens of experts into this reporting guide.
Reporting Guide on Tribal Sovereignty
Legacy Media Often Miss Mark on Native Nations
ICT News reporter Pauly Denetclaw and Montana state senator Shane Morigeau advise reporters on covering indigenous affairs.
AJC Journalists Behind ‘The South Got Something to Say’ Share Lessons
A Musical Tale Well Told
Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalists Ernie Suggs and Ryon Horne co-produced a masterful 50th anniversary tribute to hip hop – and it hits all the right notes.
Election Forensics: Detecting Election Fraud
Eforensics Researcher Explains Procedural vs. Realized Fraud
Walter Mebane, a political scientist and statistician, advocates for eforensics in analyzing election accuracy.
What Journalists Should Know About Election Officials
Election Officials Are Under Attack; Journalists Must Handle With Care, Experts Say.
Journalists can play a key role in stopping election dis and misinformation if they work with election officials, said The Election Group's Tina Barton.
2020 Election ‘Most Transparent and Secure’ in U.S. History, Ex-DHS Sec. Says
Yet Many Americans Incorrectly Believe It Was Stolen; Therein Lies the Challenge for Journalists, Jeh Johnson Points Out
Democracy is under threat, said Jeh Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security. An ABA Task Force report on Friday will announce actions to counter autocracy.
Key to Getting Scoops: Not the CEO, but the CEO’s Assistant
Getting the Scoop and the Power of Pure Reporting
Wall Street Journal reporter Liza Lin and Bloomberg News columnist Dan Moss share how to get the story out when press freedom is limited.
Keeping Humanity in Your Reporting: Mark Leibovich on Writing
Adding a Human Touch to Every Beat
The Atlantic staff writer Mike Leibovich still believes in the power of strong writing with a human touch.
Nicole Hernandez: Digital Engagement Requires Diversity
It's All About Audience in Today’s Media Environment
Trending news burnout is real for many journalists. The AP’s Nicole Hernandez suggests audience engagement to reignite your vision.
Responsible Mental Health Reporting: Tips from Journalists
Provide Real Solutions in Your Mental Health Journalism
Covering mental health is challenging. Journalists Judith Warner, Stephanie Foo and Rhitu Chatterjee share their tips for reporting with care.
Is PsyCap The Next Big Thing in Workplace Mental Health?
Psychological Capital Can Help Organizations Rebound, APA Researcher Finds
Psychological capital measures hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism in the workplace, says Dr. Dennis Stolle of the American Psychological Association.
4 Ways to Foster ‘A Culture of Well-Being’
Building Better Mental Health Practices in the Workplace
Psychologist Nabil El-Ghoroury breaks down mental health at the organizational, managerial and individual level.
Jayson Blair & Journalism Ethics: Removing Newsroom Guardrails Invites Ethical Lapses
‘We haven’t had the giant Jayson Blair as of late, but I have a feeling it’s around the corner.’
Jayson Blair: Journalism malpractice begins ‘in little moments where you make little compromises’
Using Google News Products for Better Journalism
Best Practices for Google Pinpoint, Trends, Fact Check Explorer and Search Tricks You Didn't Know
Most journalists think they know how to use Google, but they may not know this ...
Joseline Peña-Melnyk On Amplifying Latina Leadership
The Lived Experience of Latinas in Politics is a Vital Resource, Maryland’s District 21 Delegate Says
As the daughter of immigrants, Maryland Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk keeps a tight focus on equity and justice.
Ty Rushing: Covering Politics in the Heartland
Ty Rushing Shares Iowa Caucus Insights—And Why Standing Out From The Crowd Can Be A Plus
When Ty Rushing covers Iowa politics, he leads with persistence and patience as one of few Black journalists on the beat.
Former Pentagon, CIA Spokesman Talks ‘Tough Moments’
George Little: Trust Central to Relationships with the Press
George Little worked for the CIA during the deadly raid on Osama bin Laden’s hideout; its so-called enhanced prisoner interrogation program.
Journalism is not Stenography: Getting the ‘Real Story’ Requires Deep Sourcing
‘You'll never understand what goes on here unless you get that web of sources,’ says NPR Pentagon reporter Tom Bowman
Face-to-face contact key to developing long-standing, trusting relationships at Defense Department.
Family Obligations Holding Women Candidates Back?
‘I never want any other person out there to … have to choose between my family and my profession’: Virginia state Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy
Motherhood should not be an obstacle for women candidates and office-holders.
Black Women Lawmakers Driving ‘Relational Politics’
‘Deliberative democracies just do better when they’re more inclusive’: Nadia Brown, director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Georgetown University
Bringing more voices and lived experience to the debate is ‘net benefit’ to governing.
