By Independent women’s magazines are flourishing and challenging representations of women in the media in new ways. Take Mushpit, the one-time zine, founded by Bertie Brandes and Charlotte Roberts, now a well-loved glossy that has tackled political and feminist crises – with the added bonus of great fashion – for over
By News From The Air: Journalism with drones
Drones have increasingly been hitting the headlines over the last few years – irresponsible flying has been alleged to have put aircraft in danger. Experts have called for the law to be tightened and a recent government consultation on the issue is due to make recommendations soon. But as well
By The Risky Business of Journalism
Journalism is a pretty great career, right? Depending on your chosen path, it can promise travel, the chance to meet people you admire and you get the inside stories. It may not always pay millions, but it can be fast, fun and – when you finally get that scoop –
By Got an angle for that? Slightly Foxed on their literary approach to journalism
[Meta] Warning: The angle of this article will be angles As journalists, we constantly strive for angles through which to present our stories in the snappiest way possible. Years of schooling in the art of English literature (“I’m interested in your use of the word “understand” – can we unpick
By Wildlife photojournalists share their best photos
The role of wildlife photojournalists in conservation is more important than ever. From documenting conservation crises to capturing unique animal behaviour on film, their photos surpass linguistic and geographical boundaries. In a year when Planet Earth II reached record-breaking audiences, XCity Plus spoke to three Wildlife Photographer of the Year
By Teaser: The stories behind journalists’ most recent phone pics
Ever wondered what photos are stored in journalists’ phones and why they took them? We asked people in the industry to unlock their devices and share what they most recently snapped, regardless of whether or not it’s related to their job. Here’s XCity Plus’s preview – from technology editors to
Vox Journalistae – journalists speak up
Journalists lead fascinating lives. I mean, not all the time – I don’t know about you, but all I’ve done today is three hours of transcription – but in general, we do have some stories to tell. They’re our currency in the pub, on Twitter, as a fun anecdote on
By How to speak fluent journalese abroad
Travel journalists and foreign correspondents are often envied for being paid to zoom off to far-flung destinations as part of their job. But what happens when things don’t go to plan and you need to start interacting in a language you barely understand? Luckily, XCity Plus has rounded up some
By How financial journalists use digital media to expand their audience
Let’s be honest. Financial journalism is often seen as a bit boring. Whether it’s share prices or the same stock image of a piggy bank over and over, there are many factors that deter your average digital-minded millennial. XCity Plus reports on the latest innovations that financial journalists are using
By Video: What do people really think of journalists?
Journalists: Vile, immoral, sensationalising scumbags with no souls. At least, that is what we thought the general consensus would be when asking strangers what they really think about our beloved profession. In the current political climate, the reputation of journalists has never been more polarised. But are we fretting over
By Five famous war zone hotels for journalists
Just as some wars stand out journalistically, so do some hotels. They are the places where the journalists covering the war congregate to swap stories, describe what they’ve seen, hear briefings from generals – and, of course, write and file their copy. XCity Plus looks at some of the most
By Top Five Video Apps for Journalists
Nowadays, journalists are more than just writers. Having instant access to video apps is essential, as it’s not always possible to shoot on professional cameras, and it’s vital to be able to share breaking news instantly from remote locations. XCity Plus has put together a handy guide to the top
