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Local news outlets can fill the media trust gap – but the public needs to pony up

The appetite for smart local news is there. The challenge is figuring out how to make it profitable Continue Reading Local news outlets can fill the media trust gap – but the public needs to pony up
The Institute for Investigative journalism is hiring

Applications for the full-time investigative producer/editor position are due Jan. 30 Continue Reading The Institute for Investigative journalism is hiring
A case for self-reporting

Mainstream media companies haven’t taken the basic step of crunching the numbers on whom they hire, but plenty of evidence suggests doing so is a healthy first step towards creating a more equitable and representative workplace Continue Reading A case for self-reporting
Trans voices missing in Canadian newsrooms

Hiring of trans journalists, workplace support, self reporting could all help Continue Reading Trans voices missing in Canadian newsrooms
J-Source releases Gender Diversity in Canadian Journalism Project report, a snapshot of gender equity issues in media

As the decade came to a close, cisgender women, non-binary and transgender journalists continued to face unequal pay, barriers to career advancement and harassment in the workplace, according to the results of J-Source’s Gender Diversity in Canadian Journalism Project. Continue Reading J-Source releases Gender Diversity in Canadian Journalism Project report, a snapshot of gender equity issues in media
Survey: Gender equity issues in Canadian journalism persist at end of decade

It won’t be a surprise to many that the gender pay gap still exists in Canadian journalism. A survey conducted by J-Source shows that 42 per cent of surveyed cisgender women, transgender…
Apply for the 2019 CAJ awards

There’s still time left to submit your nominations for the Canadian Association of Journalists awards, which recognize excellence in Canadian reporting. To learn more about entry procedures, visit its website here. Winners…
Balancing privacy and transparency when reporting on minors

Journalists on the challenges of holding the youth justice system to account Continue Reading Balancing privacy and transparency when reporting on minors
Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language

Many style guides recommend person-first language, but disabled communities are split Continue Reading Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language
Canadian journalism in decline: Fewer permanent jobs, less security

Recent years have not been kind to journalism. In Canada, there are numerous examples of reduced work schedules and publication closures, along with other signs of decline. The latest round of job…

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