I recently conducted interviews with two young professionals who have just entered the job market with the ambition and desire to make a positive impact. My first interviewee, Kinga, is building her career in sales within the finance sector and is committed to volunteering in her spare time. Meanwhile, Marta …
“City of Zombies,” “Apocalypse in Florida,” and “Dangerous Streets of Philly” are examples of documentaries and reportages growing in popularity on various social media platforms, aiming to address the issues of substance addiction and increasing poverty in the US. Clickbait titles easily catch attention and generate millions of views. There’s …
Have you ever heard about media outlets such as Bloomberg, Reuters, or CNN? What about The New Humanitarian, HumAngle, or Devex? A few months before I started my career as a news reporter at one of these media outlets, I became familiar with the term “humanitarian journalist”, introduced by Martin …
Welcome to Decoding Media, a blog dedicated to exploring the intersection of digital media humanitarian work and communication for development! Here, we delve into how various humanitarian actors—from NGOs and civil society groups to social marketers, journalists, and academics—utilize digital media to connect with, inspire, inform, and engage their audiences. Our …
Hello readers! I’m Julia, and I’m thrilled to bring you insightful coverage on humanitarian news, focusing on the dynamic interplay between media conglomerates and independent media. 🎥 My professional journey began as a journalist for Reuters, where I developed my skills in writing and editing. With a background in Middle …
