International Journalism Festival’s Post

This week's IJF round-up: Journalism needs leaders who know how to run a business, news outlets express solidarity with journalists in Gaza, and addressing the collateral damage of news avoidance https://lnkd.in/dwSTWF2T

People hired as fixers are often established journalists in their own countries, but are rarely treated like experts by global newsrooms: they aren’t publicly credited, often work outside the scope of the assignment, and wait months for payment. When a story is ‘over’ and global news outlets leave an area, the local journalists they relied on for reporting are left to deal with the fallout, which could involve reputational attacks, interrogation, arrest or even imprisonment. The ongoing war in Gaza has shown just how dangerous it can be for local journalists reporting in their communities for global news organizations. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 79 journalists have been killed so far. In almost a decade of research, we’ve heard from local journalists that they want more agency when it comes to credit, safety and accountability. So we put together a new guide to help global newsrooms improve their relationships with local journalists: https://lnkd.in/g_wRmh-g

People hired as fixers are often established journalists in their own countries, but are rarely treated like experts by global newsrooms: they aren’t publicly credited, often work outside the scope of the assignment, and wait months for payment. When a story is ‘over’ and global news outlets leave an area, the local journalists they relied on for reporting are left to deal with the fallout, which could involve reputational attacks, interrogation, arrest or even imprisonment. The ongoing war in Gaza has shown just how dangerous it can be for local journalists reporting in their communities for global news organizations. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 79 journalists have been killed so far. In almost a decade of research, we’ve heard from local journalists that they want more agency when it comes to credit, safety and accountability. So we put together a new guide to help global newsrooms improve their relationships with local journalists: https://lnkd.in/g_wRmh-g

People hired as fixers are often established journalists in their own countries, but are rarely treated like experts by global newsrooms: they aren’t publicly credited, often work outside the scope of the assignment, and wait months for payment. When a story is ‘over’ and global news outlets leave an area, the local journalists they relied on for reporting are left to deal with the fallout, which could involve reputational attacks, interrogation, arrest or even imprisonment. The ongoing war in Gaza has shown just how dangerous it can be for local journalists reporting in their communities for global news organizations. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 53 journalists have been killed so far. In almost a decade of research, we’ve heard from local journalists that they want more agency when it comes to credit, safety and accountability. So we put together a new guide to help global newsrooms improve their relationships with local journalists: https://lnkd.in/g_wRmh-g

People hired as fixers are often established journalists in their own countries, but are rarely treated like experts by global newsrooms: they aren’t publicly credited, often work outside the scope of the assignment, and wait months for payment. When a story is ‘over’ and global news outlets leave an area, the local journalists they relied on for reporting are left to deal with the fallout, which could involve reputational attacks, interrogation, arrest or even imprisonment. The ongoing war in Gaza has shown just how dangerous it can be for local journalists reporting in their communities for global news organizations. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 53 journalists have been killed so far. In almost a decade of research, we’ve heard from local journalists that they want more agency when it comes to credit, safety and accountability. So we put together a new guide to help global newsrooms improve their relationships with local journalists: https://lnkd.in/g_wRmh-g

In journalism, the quality of information relies heavily on the credibility of sources, whether they are personal, official, or anonymous whistle-blowers. Transparency is much needed in journalist-source relationships, especially considering the potential risks involved for the sources, particularly in sensitive situations like humanitarian crises or war zones. Journalists must evaluate both the reliability and vulnerability of their sources, being transparent about their journalistic process and motives for covering a story. The use of subterfuge or deception in sourcing should be avoided except in rare and extreme circumstances. Read more: https://conta.cc/4bZ5p2Y #ForeignPress #Sources #Press #BestPractices

People hired as fixers are often established journalists in their own countries, but are rarely treated like experts by global newsrooms: they aren’t publicly credited, often work outside the scope of the assignment, and wait months for payment. When a story is ‘over’ and global news outlets leave an area, the local journalists they relied on for reporting are left to deal with the fallout, which could involve reputational attacks, interrogation, arrest or even imprisonment. The ongoing war in Gaza has shown just how dangerous it can be for local journalists reporting in their communities for global news organizations. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 53 journalists have been killed so far. In almost a decade of research, we’ve heard from local journalists that they want more agency when it comes to credit, safety and accountability. So we put together a new guide to help global newsrooms improve their relationships with local journalists: https://lnkd.in/g_wRmh-g

People hired as fixers are often established journalists in their own countries, but are rarely treated like experts by global newsrooms: they aren’t publicly credited, often work outside the scope of the assignment, and wait months for payment. When a story is ‘over’ and global news outlets leave an area, the local journalists they relied on for reporting are left to deal with the fallout, which could involve reputational attacks, interrogation, arrest or even imprisonment. The ongoing war in Gaza has shown just how dangerous it can be for local journalists reporting in their communities for global news organizations. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 79 journalists have been killed so far. In almost a decade of research, we’ve heard from local journalists that they want more agency when it comes to credit, safety and accountability. So we put together a new guide to help global newsrooms improve their relationships with local journalists: https://lnkd.in/g_wRmh-g

People hired as fixers are often established journalists in their own countries, but are rarely treated like experts by global newsrooms: they aren’t publicly credited, often work outside the scope of the assignment, and wait months for payment. When a story is ‘over’ and global news outlets leave an area, the local journalists they relied on for reporting are left to deal with the fallout, which could involve reputational attacks, interrogation, arrest or even imprisonment. The ongoing war in Gaza has shown just how dangerous it can be for local journalists reporting in their communities for global news organizations. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 79 journalists have been killed so far. In almost a decade of research, we’ve heard from local journalists that they want more agency when it comes to credit, safety and accountability. So we put together a new guide to help global newsrooms improve their relationships with local journalists: https://lnkd.in/g_wRmh-g

People hired as fixers are often established journalists in their own countries, but are rarely treated like experts by global newsrooms: they aren’t publicly credited, often work outside the scope of the assignment, and wait months for payment. When a story is ‘over’ and global news outlets leave an area, the local journalists they relied on for reporting are left to deal with the fallout, which could involve reputational attacks, interrogation, arrest or even imprisonment. The ongoing war in Gaza has shown just how dangerous it can be for local journalists reporting in their communities for global news organizations. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 53 journalists have been killed so far. In almost a decade of research, we’ve heard from local journalists that they want more agency when it comes to credit, safety and accountability. So we put together a new guide to help global newsrooms improve their relationships with local journalists: https://lnkd.in/g_wRmh-g