GIJN’s Resource Center is a leading source of reporting guides, tipsheets, databases, & videos on investigative & data journalism.

From covering the extractive industries to awards for investigative reporting, here’s a rundown of the latest content: buff.ly/3KesmmO

During the 2024 IPI (IPI - The Global Network for Independent Media) World Congress, a panel on the “investigative journalism profit puzzle,” explained various forms of revenue diversification that has helped independent outlets globally, pay for their investigative journalism.

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Is solutions journalism the key to engaging audiences?

In the final installment of her Solutions Journalism Newsletter Course, Emma Löfgren explores how this problem-solving approach leaves a more positive impression & builds trust.

✏️ Via The Fix Media. buff.ly/4bhyVRn

How investigative journalism can pay for itself, independent of grants and philanthropy, is an ongoing challenge — particularly because producing impactful journalism is often not enough to break even or make it profitable.

So, what can the media do? ⬇️ buff.ly/458WJEL

Are you headed to Dataharvest - EIJC?

👋 Say hello to our GIJN attendees: Resource Center Director Nikolia Apostolou, Editorial Assistant Emily O'Sullivan, German Editor Sarah Ulrich @sarahulrich.bsky.social, & Exec. Director Emilia Díaz-Stuck.

Schedule: buff.ly/3ygv7Br
Our session: sched.co/1czFU

“We look at the investigative team as a start-up… a separate entity within an existing news organization.”

— nixonron, VP, news and head of investigations, enterprise, partnerships, and grants, The Associated Press.

🧩 More on solving journalism’s ‘Profit Puzzle': buff.ly/458WJEL

🇿🇦 As South Africa heads to the polls, read this story by rowan philp about how local journalists are gearing up for a potentially chaotic two weeks after voting ends.

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The European Parliament officially launched the fourth edition of the #DaphneCaruanaGalizia Prize, which recognizes in-depth investigative work relevant to & published in the EU.

Entries are accepted until July 31: buff.ly/2SklpsT

Knowing how to use spreadsheets is a crucial skill, as it allows you to find potential stories in large amounts of data. At GIJC23, three experts gave step-by-step instructions on the basics of Google Sheets for investigative journalists. buff.ly/3UJb7yy

Stories of the Week:

🟡A collaborative project led by Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project probes who owns what Dubai property.
🟠Le Monde, DIE ZEIT & The Guardian investigate China's fake clothing sales sites.
🔴CNN reports on inhumane treatment of Palestinians in a detention camp.

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“If you’re not fully mentally and psychologically prepared for it, don’t go undercover.”

— Nigerian investigative reporter 'Fisayo Soyombo said in an interview with @Eboraofbooks.

More tips for going undercover in Africa: buff.ly/3yivQBY

🗓️ Mark your calendar!

The annual One World Media awards will take place on June 19 in London, where they will announce this year's winners.

The event will be hosted by actor & refugee campaigner, Adjoa Andoh, aka Lady Danbury from @Netflix's Bridgerton: buff.ly/3pjRoqP

Journalists in South Africa are bracing for potential political & ethnic violence in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, due to the rise of the “MK” party, formed by disgraced, ex-president, Jacob Zuma.

Here's how News24 🇿🇦 is covering the election: buff.ly/3wyHQip

The Pulitzer Center just launched a new methodology piece, which aims to uncover not only the economic activities fueling environmental degradation — such as deforestation in protected areas — but also the financial incentives that enable them.

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💫NEW! The portrayal of journalists on film over the years has helped instill an understanding of what journalism is and what reporters do.

🎞️Here are some of our favorites from around the world. gijn.org/stories/what-1…

💼 Interested in joining GIJN's team?

We're hiring an Associate Editor for GIJN in Russian. Applicants must have a solid understanding of investigative & data journalism, as well as experience & strong skills in managing social media.

Apply by June 20: buff.ly/3yBFGz3

The #KurtSchork Awards celebrate the freelancers, local reporters and fixers putting their lives on the line to tell crucial stories.

Apply by June 15: buff.ly/3QL8MlR

Audience First: Investing in Strategies to Better Serve the Public.

International Fund for Public Interest Media is announcing a global open call for proposals to support independent media organizations investing in audience strategies to better serve the public.

Apply by July 1: buff.ly/3Pb1mpF

🛠️ GIJN's Tips & Tools:

🔴Missed our webinar on investigating mining in Africa? The recording is now on YouTube.
🟠DW Akademie's video series offers insights into combating disinformation.
🟡الجزيرة الوثائقية seeks docs in need of financial support.

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