‘The fact-checking process can help you sleep better at night’: Tips from PolitiFact on bulletproofing your stories Make sure you have a checklist for each story, even at a basic level October 13, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
‘You’re not supposed to know everything’: Current and former student editors share advice on leadership roles A dozen student editors have tips on time management, delegating responsibilities and setting boundaries. October 6, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
COVID-19 pushed us to go digital-first, and it may have saved our student newspaper Here’s what The Bates Student’s editor-in-chief learned from leading the paper through a digital transformation. September 29, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
Student journalists need better editing and management training, and we’re here to help Reporting and editing are totally different skill sets, and student journalists need more preparation before they move into editor roles. September 22, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
Journalism schools often don’t teach audience engagement skills. Here’s how students can make up for it Prioritizing digital journalism in journalism education is the first step toward cultivating a strong relationship between journalists and audiences. September 15, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
Personal finance tips for student journalists: Navigating your first job offer, budgeting and more Julia Carpenter of The Wall Street Journal offered advice for young journalists on negotiating, budgeting, benefits and more. September 1, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
5 steps student journalists can take to improve their privacy and digital security Journalism schools are far behind in digital security training, and a lot of newsrooms aren’t much better. August 25, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
How students and early career journalists can approach potential mentors with intention and respect 'If you’re not willing to do the hard work, don’t ask for a mentor. It’s a two-way street.' August 18, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
Resources for student journalists to get the most out of their summer The Lead is taking the summer off, but we’ve still got you covered. May 26, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
Why employers should make sure remote internships stay — for good Diversify your newsroom with talented, low-income students for a better news product and more early career opportunities May 19, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
USC’s Student Journalism Wellness Project offers a new resource for emerging reporters The project includes student testimonies, advice, and resources on mental health and burnout May 13, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
What one newsroom learned from introducing paid positions for low-income student journalists of color The Wesleyan Argus has worked to break down barriers preventing low-income journalists of color from contributing to the paper. May 5, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
Student newsrooms, are you explaining opinion content to your readers? Plus, your calling isn’t one specific job, a new Poynter course for students and results from a new award. April 28, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
Protest policies: The first line of defense for student journalists Student journalists at The Western Front couldn’t find clear policies for ethical and accurate protest coverage, so they wrote their own. April 21, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
Reflecting on the state of student journalism In the face of challenges, student newsrooms are innovating and creating a new future for the profession April 14, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
