Upcoming Trainings and Courses: Jan. 3 Edition
Each week, MediaShift will list upcoming online trainings and courses for journalists and media people – with a focus on…
Upcoming Events in Digital Media: Jan. 3 Edition
Each week, MediaShift posts an ongoing list of upcoming events in the digital media and journalism world. These will be…
As FCC Destroys Localism, Public Media Could Save Local News
Local news won’t be local for much longer. A series of moves by the Federal Communications Commission threatens to drastically…
Media and Journalism Awards: Dec. 29 Edition
Here’s a list of current media and journalism awards, including deadlines for applying. If we’re missing any major awards, please…
Fighting Fake News: Key Innovations in 2017 from Platforms, Universities and More
The term “fake news” entered the mainstream consciousness in 2016, but it has carried on through 2017, for better or…
The Media Industry’s #MeToo Moment
The #MeToo movement is a cultural wildfire. This can be seen in millions of social media mentions and on the…
Quality or Quantity? Depth Can Be A Metric For Both
The following piece is a guest post, and does not necessarily reflect the views of this publication. Read more about…
Media and Journalism Fellowships: Dec. 28 Edition
Here’s a list of current media and journalism fellowship programs, including the deadlines for applying. If we’re missing any major…
College Media Year in Review: Defending Free Speech for Students
Just one year ago, four organizations renowned for promoting free speech on college campuses issued a dire warning: The independence…
The Growing Impact of Local Non-Profit Investigative Journalism in 2017
Investigative non-profit journalism is flourishing this year, likely because it is top of mind for so many people. Media credibility…