Reynolds Journalism Institute
Documentary seeks to heal rift between public and news industry with trauma-informed approach to gun violence
Jessica Beard and Oronde McClain “The Second Trauma” hopes to bring an end to sensationalized, episodic coverage of America’s signature brand of violent crime By Austin FitzgeraldPhotos by Nate Brown This week, a panel of educators, journalists and experts in public health and trauma visited the Missouri School of Journalism to present “The Second Trauma,” … Continued
RJI student staffer helps public broadcasting network inform voters with interactive map
By Austin Fitzgerald This summer, Missouri School of Journalism graduate student Chioma Obianinwa worked with South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) to create an interactive map that allows readers to easily find information about candidates in state-level legislative races. Obianinwa completed the project as the student staffer for the Reynolds Journalism Institute’s Innovation Team. The map … Continued
CPOY teams up with Reuters to give top college photographer once-in-a-lifetime internship
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Aug. 12, 2024) – The Missouri School of Journalism’s College Photographer of the Year (CPOY) competition announces a partnership with Reuters to award a 12-week paid internship to the winner of its premier Portfolio category. “Reuters recognizes the essential role that emerging photographers play in the future of photojournalism and … Continued
RJI Student Innovation Fellows wrap up projects, share results with the industry
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Aug. 9, 2024) — Five students at the Missouri School of Journalism have completed their Student Innovation Fellowships with the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI), marking the end of a summer of hands-on experimentation in five community newsrooms around the country. But while the students’ work has ended, their projects are … Continued
RJI sends Potter Digital Ambassadors to enhance digital efforts at community newsrooms all over Missouri
Shannon Worley (right) interviews employees and residents of Autumn Ridge Residences, a senior living community in Herculaneum, Missouri. By her side is Katelynn Mary Skaggs (center), digital marketing manager for Leader Publications and (left) Marie Stelling, director of community relations for Autumn Ridge Residences. By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 19, 2024) — Over the … Continued
Nick Mathews study of Facebook vs. community newspapers lands in acclaimed Digital Journalism journal
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Jan. 10, 2024) — Nick Mathews, an assistant professor at the Missouri School of Journalism’s Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI), has published a research study in Digital Journalism, a premier research journal in the journalism field. The study analyzes the impact of Facebook on rural and small-town news organizations’ … Continued
Mississippi River Basin Ag and Water Desk to host webinar discussing research on attitudes toward environment, media in the river basin
By Austin Fitzgerald On Nov. 14 at noon, the Missouri School of Journalism’s Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk will host Assistant Professor Kate Rose for a webinar covering her recently announced research into public perceptions of the environment and news media in the river basin. The webinar will be free and open to … Continued
Reynolds Journalism Institute and SmithGeiger tackle burnout with industry-wide survey
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2023) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) at the Missouri School of Journalism has partnered with respected research firm SmithGeiger for a groundbreaking survey to find solutions to burnout in the news industry. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and is available here. An … Continued
Closing the gap
2023 Reynolds Journalism Institute Women in Journalism Workshop attendees and session leaders.Photo: Kat Duncan Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute is leading the way in providing female journalists the tools and training necessary for modern reporting environments Contact: Deidra Ashley, ashleyde@missouri.edu By Audrey Brown Covering natural disasters doesn’t always come naturally. That was a hard lesson … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism team wins annual Reynolds Journalism Institute’s Student Innovation Competition
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 6, 2023) — The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute announced the winners of the RJI Student Innovation Competition, awarding prizes of $10,000, $2,500 and $1,000 to three collegiate teams who came up with the best practical, actionable plans to address a local need in their community through service journalism. … Continued