From where to pitch to how to avoid being sued, and how much you should be getting paid for your work: a new, nine-part GIJN-resource covers the business side of doing investigative journalism. The guide covers a variety of subjects, aiming to help both individuals and media institutions by providing practical tips and advice.
The Friday 5, where we round up our favorite reads from around the online world in English each week, includes the Sigma Award winners for data journalism, two stories about increased surveillance on journalists, and an interview with BuzzFeed’s Craig Silverman.
What’s the data-driven journalism crowd tweeting? Here are top links for Sept 19-25: brilliant info graphics (@visualoop); data state of mind (@MaryJoWebster); global temperatures visualized (@NASAEarth); African grants (@Sage_Of_Absurd); DDJ and investigative tools (@M_Mandalka); and more.
