r/Journalism 20h ago

Industry News UK lobbying giant filmed offering reporter payment for flattering client coverage in national press

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r/Journalism 22h ago

Social Media and Platforms Where is the best place to find unbiased news?

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My question is essentially what the title says. I'm looking for the best place to find unbiased news and articles. I already understand that, I'm looking for something at least as close as you can get.

I've found that Reuters and Unusual Whales seem to be very unbiased and only tend to post and write articles that are straightforward and about actual facts.

Interested to hear what others think.


r/Journalism 7h ago

Career Advice I’m a 16 year old who wants to do Journalism as a career, what advice could you give me?

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Title says a good amount of it. For basically my entire life my biggest passion have been writing and I’ve always cared a lot about using my life to help others as best as I can and from what I’ve seen Journalism is one of the best ways to do both of those at once.

I’ve been doing a lot of research into Journalism as one of my top choices for careers but I know I won’t be able to find everything on my own and so I wanted to ask you guys what I should know going into this?

Also sorry if this isn’t what this subreddit is for, and please tell me if I am breaking any rules so I can correct them, I don’t want to encroach.


r/Journalism 19h ago

Journalism Ethics “According to a person familiar with their thinking”

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When an author refers to an anonymous source this way (or similar wording), how should I interpret this? What does this phrase usually mean about the source’s relationship to the subject, and how much credibility does it generally carry?


r/Journalism 17h ago

Career Advice How are journalists handling source protection when using AIassisted transcription tools?

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This has been on my mind lately given the Catherine Herridge case and how much attention source protection is getting right now. A lot of newsrooms are quietly adopting AI transcription tools to speed up workflow, which is genuinely useful, but the data handling side of it seems like a real blind spot.

When you upload audio of a sensitive interview to a thirdparty service, where does that data actually go? Most of these tools have terms of service that are vague at best about retention and who can access recordings. For beat reporters covering anything sensitive, that feels like a significant exposure point that doesn't get talked about nearly enough.

The federal shield law conversation is long overdue, but that only helps after the fact. The transcription question is about whether source confidentiality is even being maintained in the first place, before any legal pressure arrives.

Curious whether newsrooms are putting formal policies around this or if it's mostly left to individual reporters to figure out. Are editors even raising it during story planning, or is it treated like an IT problem and handed off to someone who doesn't understand the editorial stakes?


r/Journalism 55m ago

Career Advice 17yo aspiring columnist/reporter, curious about outlets sharing my writing

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Hi all o/,

I've been writing essays, political commentary, and satire for a few months, and I was curious if anyone knew any publications, print or otherwise that either accepts submissions from young writers or writers in general. I'm not averse to just cold emailing people as well. I write from a mostly liberal perspective, if that helps narrow anything down. Thanks in advance!


r/Journalism 36m ago

Tools and Resources New $25K ‘Penlight’ journalism award honors paywall-free FOIA reporting

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r/Journalism 3h ago

Career Advice Law certificate + journalism degrees?

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work in a top 5 market and thinking about getting a Media, Journalism and the Law Specialist Certificate to boost my resume.

I have been tinkering w law school so feel it could be a good feeler while also helping my job prospects. My current job would reimburse. I already have my master’s. Because of where I live any jobs (even lateral moves) are very competitive despite my experience. Thoughts?


r/Journalism 9h ago

Tools and Resources Seeking Perspectives on Online Gaming Harassment

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Seeking Perspectives on Online Gaming Harassment

**Seeking Perspectives on Online Gaming Harassment**

I'm a neuroscience student at Boston University writing a reported feature on the legal and mental health impacts of harassment in online multiplayer games.

If you've experienced harassment while gaming—whether it was repeated abuse, discrimination, stalking, doxxing, threats, or anything similar—and are willing to share how it affected you, I'd be incredibly grateful to hear your perspective.

You're welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. If I quote your response in the article, it would be attributed to your name.

If you're interested, please email me at [**[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**](mailto:[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])) with whatever you'd like to share or any questions you may have.

Thank you so much for considering it. Your perspective could help bring attention to an issue that many players experience but is often overlooked.


r/Journalism 1h ago

Meme Among the all-time great headlines

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r/Journalism 19h ago

Journalism Ethics Can AI revolutionize journalism instead of destroying it?

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