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Jamie Grey By Keytron Hill Three questions for Jamie Grey, assistant professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and managing editor of KOMU-TV. Q: What advice can you give to a student who wants to do broadcast or radio but doesn’t like the way his or her voice sounds? A: You have to remember…
Read MoreBy Glynn A. Hill Ryann Grochowski Jones, Eric Sagara, and Helena Bengtsson co-hosted a panel called “Life after Excel and Access” at the 2015 CAR Conference to share tips about taking the next steps in data journalism. Grochowski Jones, a data reporter at ProPublica, talked about the first steps. Below are some of her suggestions:…
Read MoreBy Tierra Smith Two IRE speakers helped journalists find data for business stories during a session at the 2015 CAR Conference. Andrea Fuller and John Schoen offered tips on where to look and how to use information to build stronger stories. Schoen, an economics reporter at CNBC Digital, said the key to using data in…
Read MoreGlynn Hill By Keytron Hill Three questions for Glynn Hill, a senior at Howard University majoring in print journalism with a minor in political science. Q: Why did you choose Howard University? A: I needed a change of scenery from high school. I also felt that it was where I could grow the most personally.…
Read More**October 9, 2018 update: Starting today, Carto will no longer offer free account upgrades to IRE members. This will not affect anyone who previously received an upgrade. Today IRE is announcing a partnership with Carto to provide upgraded accounts free to IRE members, who can use Carto to analyze data and tell stories with interactive maps. Upgraded accounts…
Read MoreIRE welcomed the 2015 CAR Conference Knight Scholars, a group of journalism students from historically black colleges and universities, with a luncheon Thursday. Students talked with a group of professional journalists, including Corey Johnson of The Marshall Project. The Knight Scholars will be contributing to the CAR Conference Blog. Attendees also packed hands-on…
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Read MoreWelcome to the 2015 CAR Conference! Please see below changes to the schedule and other notes. For the most up-to-date schedule and description information, be sure to visit the conference website or app. SCHEDULE CHANGES New dates and times are listed below CANCELLED: Kimono: An easier way to scrape the web Originally scheduled…
Read MoreThe 2015 CAR Conference begins this week. Below are a few bits of information to help you prepare for this great conference! For the latest up-to-date information about panels, speakers and special events at the conference, please visit our conference website. Hotel Information The conference is taking place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center…
Read MoreWe’ve been reaching out to Atlanta-area journalists and compiling their suggestions on what to eat and drink during NICAR15. We’ve heard back about grungy little spots for late-night eats, beer bars with endless taps, tapas and live music. What follows is a big ol’ compilation, separated by neighborhood and proximity to the conference hotel. Some…
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