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Looking at stories differently
How can news stories be told differently? An Advanced Storytelling course tries to answer that question. Here, its leader offers his tips.
Reporting the Hillsborough inquests: An unforgettable two-year assignment
Ben Schofield has been the BBC’s dedicated reporter throughout the two years of the Hillsborough inquests. Here he describes some of the unique challenges he faced as a journalist.
iOS 12: Plenty of potential for mobile journalists, but it may take time
Insights into the new Apple iOS release by Marc Settle
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Giving new BBC Three comedy the green light: Q&A with a commissioner
In this short Q&A, Gregor Sharp gives an insight into the inexact science of commissioning new comedy for the BBC Three audience.
Mental health at work: Avoiding stress is not a sign of weakness
Following a study project in the States, the author is working on the BBC's corporate efforts to promote mental health in the workplace.
Four tips to get better results when filming in a car
How to control lighting and sound and pick the right camera to improve your in-car shots
Political reporting on Snapchat? Just don’t try to be too ‘cool’
BBC Politics has already tried its hand at reporting on Snapchat, from behind-the-scenes ‘snaps’ of the EU Referendum campaign to Trump election vox pops with six million views. Expect more 10-second storytelling on the Brexit road ahead, says Dinos Sofos.
Pop-up radio: Why launch a station for just four days?
As the BBC Music Jazz station returns this week, for 96 hours only, Brett Spencer explains why and how the BBC digital ‘pop-up’ comes about.
Journalists and moral injury: Psychological effects of covering the refugee crisis
A new report highlights the trauma that reporters can suffer in covering a story that's distressing but not dangerous to them. Called moral injury, the effects are powerful, but not always recognised by newsroom colleagues. The report suggests ways of reducing the risk of suffering such effects.
