Remember, student publications, sports journalism is about more than just sports Work to integrate sports into the newsroom rather than treating it as a siloed topic. January 19, 2022 Taylor Blatchford
The work student journalists are most proud of from 2021 Student submissions cover a multitude of subjects, from climate justice to student mule riders. December 8, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
As the semester wraps up, share your best work from 2021 with The Lead Help provide inspiration for other students and showcase the work you’re proudest of. December 1, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
How to create an ethics handbook for your student newsroom — and why you should Tangible ethics guidelines help store institutional knowledge and create protocols to follow when tricky issues come up. November 17, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
Student journalists ask: Is objectivity becoming obsolete? While objectivity and neutrality continue to be championed as cornerstones of good reporting, many student journalists are pushing back. November 10, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
New to editing? Follow these four steps to streamline the process Editing is a collaboration between editor and reporter that depends on good communication October 27, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
From BFF to boss: How student journalists can manage their friends when they’re also the leader Some tips and tricks for how to handle your leadership position while keeping your buddies from the newsroom October 20, 2021 Taylor Blatchford
‘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
