By Investigative reporting is one of the most crucial forms of journalism, now more than ever. But with the financial challenges facing the media industry, and the opportunities created by the Digital Revolution, its landscape has changed. Nowadays, newspapers are full of reports about spying scandals and worries about data
By Seven photojournalists you HAVE to follow on Instagram
Since Instagram hit our app stores, everyone seems to be a professional photographer. From breathtaking sunsets to sexy selfies, smartphone users are capturing the highlights of their day – including their low-fat cinnamon porridge. But not everyone is gaga for the ’gram. Many of its critics believe the app’s easy
By Listings Interview: Christian May, City A.M. Editor
Christian May – City A.M. Editor Course: Broadcast, 2012 What was your best moment at City? Towards the end, my friend and I were working on the final project. It was about child migrants going missing from the care sector, a topic which has since received a lot of coverage,
By Poll: Who is your media villain of the year?
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By In Defence of Introverted Journalists
It’s not easy being an introvert. It’s not easy being a journalist. So it stands to reason that being both at once is no walk in the park – especially when interacting with others and appearing ultra-confident is a central part of the job. Lots of introverted journalists worry about
By Google funds news site ‘fact cards’ created by City alumnus
Google is funding an innovative scheme devised by a former City student to provide interactive “fact cards” on news stories. Jeremy Evans (Broadcast, 2013), along with cofounder Matt Morley, are using funding from Google’s Digital News Initiative – a grant of up to £50,000 – to launch Explaain, a plug-in
By Listings Interview: Alice Hedworth – Rangers TV presenter
Alice Hedworth – Content producer & Rangers TV presenter at Rangers Football Club Course: Broadcast, 2012 What was your worst moment at City? We had radio days every other week, and one Wednesday, we were really struggling for story ideas. I’m not sure what our story was, but we
By 9 times journalists were hilariously salty on Twitter
Twitter – the heart of journalism. Let’s be honest, at this point we’re the only people using the damn thing. The bright side? We can get as salty as we like – and there are a hundred other like-minded journos to laugh alongside you. Of course, 2016 was filled with
Quiz: Which fictional journalist are you?
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Seven times Trump threw a tantrum at the media
The past few months have been a whirlwind of Twitter tantrums and political spats with the media. President Donald Trump has vented his controversial views on Twitter, frequently condemning news networks for their “fake news” coverage and the media’s overall reporting on his behaviour. Here are some of our favourite
By XCity Plus Podcast Episode 1: Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff (gal-dem)
Each week on the XCity Plus Podcast, deputy online editor Charlotte Davey interviews women who work in online journalism. Spanning topics such as campaign journalism and the representation of Women of Colour, the podcast seeks to explore how women are carving out their own platforms online. This week, the XCity
The best secret writing spots for journalists in London
Finding an ideal place to write in London is like searching for the perfect partner. They must provide an oasis away from the inner city chaos, make excellent coffee and be visually stimulating (like George Clooney in the Nespresso ad). For a freelancer, there’s nothing worse than being stuck in
