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The latest news from the International Center for Journalists.

June
8
2022

IJNet Arabic's Mentoring Center for MENA Startups Opens for its Ninth Year

Are you a journalist based in the Middle East and North Africa? Are you eager to develop your own news media startup in a sustainable way? We have good news for you: Our IJNet Arabic Mentoring Center is now accepting applications for its ninth year and it's quite easy to apply. Just click here.

December
22
2021

Top IJNet Articles of 2021

As the year comes to an end, we asked our global team of editors and translators to recommend their favorite IJNet articles for 2021. Here you’ll find their selection of pieces written by journalists based in Brazil, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malawi, Mozambique, Turkey, Uruguay and the U.S.

September
14
2021

French-Language Resource Will Help More Newsrooms Grow Membership Programs

The International Journalists’ Network (IJNet) today unveiled the French translation of the Membership Guide, an exceptional handbook developed by the Membership Puzzle Project (MPP) to help media professionals implement innovative, effective membership programs.

June
2
2021

ICFJ, Hampton University Team Up to Offer Students Opportunities in the Field of International Journalism

The International Center for Journalists and the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications (SHSJC) at Hampton University have forged a new partnership designed to help students succeed in international journalism careers. The new partnership, which includes an internship program, aims to provide equitable opportunities for underrepresented communities in the field.

May
20
2020

Parlez-Vous Français? IJNet Launches New Channel in French

Since the pandemic, we have rapidly expanded our International Journalists’ Network (IJNet.org) at a time when reporters need it most. IJNet has long been the go-to site for journalists across the world to find useful tips, tools and opportunities. Now, more than ever, it has stepped up in a big way to serve journalists during the COVID-19 crisis. 

August
7
2018

How to Help Journalists Go Global: IJNet Experience

There's an endless amount of topics to cover with journalism nowadays, especially when it comes to cross-border collaborations. IJNet helps journalists from around the world develop throughout their careers through resources ranging from indispensable professional knowledge to the latest innovations and opportunities.

January
2
2018

From New Delhi to New Jersey: How an Indian Newsroom Workflow Scheme is Helping US Journalists Work Smarter

Although southern New Jersey is located within the Philadelphia market area, citizens face a drought of local news access and coverage. SNJ Today was built on the idea that good news stories about our communities were not getting told. Just under three years old, SNJ Today boasts the only television news broadcast for southern New Jersey, in addition to radio news and local cable shows.

December
7
2017

ICFJ Fellow Guides Multimedia Collaboration that Sets New Bar for Digital Reporting in Nigeria

When journalists Bukola Adebayo and Tina Armstrong started reporting on coastal communities living in Lagos, Nigeria, they wanted to focus on the socioeconomic issues affecting the population’s quality of life, with the hope of bringing attention to the plight of these sometimes marginalized communities.

November
12
2015

Q&A with Chris Roper: A Change Towards Multiplatform Journalism

The days when a news organization could thrive through dedication to a single medium are over. With the advent of smartphones and tablets, it's now increasingly important for news organizations to be flexible in reaching their target audience, publishing content designed to be readable on different platforms.