Covering tragedies is part of the job when you’re a reporter. It’s never something reporters like to do, but there’s no escaping it. If there’s a fire, you cover it. If there’s a homicide or mass shooting, you cover it. You’ll likely encounter relatives of the victim, someone who’s lost their home, or someone else whose…
These days, most of us walk around with HD video cameras in our pockets. So, shooting a high quality video might seem as simple as whipping out your smartphone, pointing it in a direction, and shooting. Don’t press that record button so fast. Here are a handful of tips you may want to consider to…
We spoke with three journalists with first-hand experience covering trauma. These are their tips to stay safe (and sane) while covering a traumatic story.
Though the anonymity of the Internet makes self-expression much easier, it can also spur hateful rhetoric that is generally met with little repercussion. Many overlook the fact that journalists are often on the receiving end of online abuse. While celebrities have the privilege to use stage names in their public lives, journalists are public figures…
