Tag: northeastern school of journalism
Boston Globe consumer advocacy reporter stands up for the “regular Joe”
A news story must have a “Hey Mah-tha” factor in order to generate a strong reaction, said Sean P. Murphy, a 32-year Boston Globe veteran, who is now a consumer […]
“The alternative media, the independent media is very important around here.”
Despite the challenges facing journalism, the free weekly alternative newspaper DigBoston and its editors remain devoted to providing local coverage and perspectives that are not often heard – even if […]
“I love writing profiles of people.”
Glenn Rifkin has an unusual job. He writes “advance” obituaries for the New York Times. That means he writes obits on people before they have died. Sometimes he even interviews […]
“Always be willing to learn new topics and skills.”
Gal Tziperman Lotan, a reporter for the Boston Globe, recently visited Northeastern University to discuss the intricacies of covering metro Boston, which can range from covering meetings to murders. Lotan, […]
How to make a longform narrative podcast without breaking the bank
If you’re from a small town, you might know the feeling. You open up Facebook and practically all of your friends from home are freaking out. Either last night’s winning […]
Journalism schools need to focus on data, local news, social media and business models. Here are some that are.
It’s no secret that journalism is at a bit of a crossroads. With technology and media consumption habits changing constantly, the industry has been thrust into a state of near […]
Modeling networked media: Diagrams and graphics in John Wihbey’s The Social Fact
The conceptual black-and-white diagram, or idea-oriented infographic, goes back a long time in publishing design and storytelling. Many an academic or explanatory work has some kind of visual tucked away, […]
“We will see ripple effects of technology changing news for centuries”
The media needs to reinvent its business model and implement new public policies to foster social connection and stay relevant, said Northeastern School of Journalism assistant professor John Wihbey. In […]
How are Iowa and New Hampshire outlets covering 2020?
Less obsession with Trump. Less scandal coverage. More focus on policy specifics. Deeper coverage of underdog candidates. Those are the main trends that we noticed after analyzing over 50 articles […]
“What can artificial intelligence teach us about fairness?”
Artificial intelligence is becoming a central part of people’s lives, even if they don’t realize it. So many everyday functions have an artificial intelligence component – from auto-correct on text […]
Sexism through sentiment analysis: Looking at the media’s coverage of 2020 candidates
The 2020 election cycle has firmly begun. With Bernie Sanders throwing his hat into the ring last week, the Democrats now find themselves with a large (and likely still growing) […]
Ten tips for freelance writing
What is the key to being a successful freelancer? According to Aleszu Bajak, who has freelanced dozens of stories to major publications, the key is getting over rejection. “Get used […]
What do freelance writers make?
Freelance journalism can be tough work. Stories that otherwise take a week or two to create, edit and upload to your blog may take twice or three times as long […]
Horserace or issues? Tracking the media’s coverage of the 2020 election
It is quickly becoming impossible to ignore the 2020 presidential buzz. President Trump, of course, will likely be the Republican nominee barring some unlikely development. But on the Democratic side […]
Breaking news!: We are unveiling findings from our national study on reinventing local TV News
After nearly two years of work, we are today unveiling the results of our national study of news consumers and our experiments in remixing local TV news segments. The results are fascinating, and […]
“How can newspapers create value in this new digital environment?”
The internet has permanently changed the way society consumes information and advertising. It’s also confusing and overstimulating, so journalists like Dan Kennedy, a professor at the Northeastern University’s School of […]
How The Pudding visualized the structure of Ali Wong’s stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is evolving. The top specials of recent years — Hannah Gadsby’s Nanette, Hasan Minhaj’s Homecoming King, James Acaster’s Repertoire, to name a few — are distinct from traditional […]
Six fascinating projects from the 2019 Computation + Journalism Symposium in Miami
How often is social media used as a source in news stories? Can a decision-tree algorithm generate tens-of-thousands of 250-word stories? And what is belief-driven data journalism? Those questions lie […]
“Every piece of paper has valuable information”
Never throw away anything and always be aware that small tips can lead to big stories. That is the advice of award-winning Bloomberg reporter Michael McDonald, who has written a […]
Figuring out local TV’s future with the help of the industry
It’s no secret the media landscape is evolving. Social media dominates. People’s faces are glued to their smartphones. But their thirst for news and information hasn’t disappeared. If anything, it’s […]
How I designed a journalism course around email newsletters
Can cannabis help address the opioids crisis? What is Northeastern University’s relationship with the environment? What about the university’s role in gentrification? And what is the future of digital storytelling? […]
Media Watch: Sharon Begley on covering Donald Trump
Last month, STAT News senior writer Sharon Begley spoke at Northeastern University’s School of Journalism about the journalistic perils of probing at Donald Trump’s mental health. Media Watch: Assessing the Press […]
Northeastern graduate students launch website and magazine covering social justice issues
This semester, students in Dan Zedek’s graduate Media Innovation studio wrote, designed, photographed, coded, and published a web site and print magazine looking at social justice issues. This new publication, The Margins, was […]
Media Watch: Charlie Pierce on covering Donald Trump
Last month, Esquire politics blogger Charlie Pierce spoke at Northeastern University’s School of Journalism about how the press is and should be covering Donald Trump. Media Watch: Assessing the Press […]
Media Watch: Ethan Bronner on covering Donald Trump
Last month, Bloomberg News senior editor Ethan Bronner spoke with students at Northeastern University’s School of Journalism about the job of covering the Trump administration. Media Watch: Assessing the Press […]
Media Watch: 538’s Hilary Krieger on covering Donald Trump
Last month, Hilary Krieger, Washington editor for FiveThirtyEight, spoke with students at Northeastern’s School of Journalism about the challenge of covering the Trump administration and how her organization hopes to pull […]
Media Watch: JTA’s Ron Kampeas on covering Donald Trump
On October 12, Ron Kampeas, the Washington bureau chief for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, spoke at Northeastern University’s School of Journalism about reporting in Trump’s Washington. Media Watch: Assessing the […]
Media Watch: National Journal’s Brendan Bordelon on covering Donald Trump
On October 5, Brendan Bordelon, a technology and cybersecurity reporter at the National Journal, spoke at Northeastern University’s School of Journalism about reporting on cybersecurity and Russia’s meddling in U.S. […]
Media Watch: Dan Froomkin on covering Donald Trump
On September 19, Washington-based reporter and media critic Dan Froomkin spoke at Northeastern University’s School of Journalism about the journalistic perils of interviewing Donald Trump, especially now that he has […]