Basic Journalism

Nov 102011

Bill Keller of NYT Advises WMA Students on Future of Media

Bill Keller, a veteran journalist and the former executive editor of The New York Times, visited WMA in Delhi to share with students his thoughts and advice on adapting to the changing landscape of today's newsrooms.

He also talked about his role in securing the release of four NYT journalists kidnapped in Libya. One key question he addressed: what if journalism "dies," and there are no jobs in this field?

Peru-Hena Oct 2011 blog-Guerra, Erick Ortiz, and Yovany Quintana

Erick Ortiz, Guerra and Yovany Quintana after Guerra's medical ordeal

Peru-Hena Oct 2011 blog-Juan Guerra with photographers Beto Rojas and Diego Guevara

Juan Guerra talks shop with photographers Beto Rojas and Diego Guevara

Peru-Hena Oct 2011 blog-Photographer Katia Tapia

Photographer Katia Tapia shoots a knife sharpener to collect nat sound for her video project

Peru-Hena Oct 2011 blog-Journalists from Ayacucho, Lima, and Pucallpa

Peruvian journalists from Ayacucho, Lima and Pucallpa edit their video project

Peru-Hena Oct 2011 blog-photographer Juan Guerra in the ER

Los Angeles photographer Juan Guerra at a medical clinic in Lima, Peru

Nov 42011

New Mashable Platform to Showcase Content From the International Journalists’ Network

The International Journalists’ Network (IJNet) will reach more users than ever through a new venture with Mashable, a leading source for digital news and culture. IJNet is a launch partner in the new Mashable Publisher Platform, which will bring the best content from select publishers directly to Mashable’s community.

Roberts International Airport, Paynesville

Roberts International Airport in Paynesville, Liberia.

Oct 252011

Mozambique Reporters Find Tragedy, Triumph in Battle For Better Women’s Health Care

Obstetric fistula is a major health problem, and a difficult topic to write about. This month brought both joy and tremendous sorrow for those of us hoping to impact health coverage and improve lives here in Mozambique.

Zambia-Flickr photo of votes in line

Voting sites were flooded with hundreds of people lined up to cast their ballots. (Photo by Sarah Fradgley)