How much privacy can sporting stars expect? — There are a number of laws in place to protect journalists, the corporations they work for, and the public. But when it comes to sporting stars, or celebrities more generally, there are blurred lines between these laws. As a journalist, you should be aware of the possible legal challenges you…

9 ways to succeed in your venture into microblogging — You may be reading this by fluke, or you may be someone looking to start micro-blogging. Believe it or not, if you have a social media account such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, then my friend, you already have a micro-blog! No one taught us how to use social media…

Journalist’s role in the digital age — Today’s news is NOT tomorrow’s fish and chips paper! — Ah, the transfer window. The time of year that all football fans have been waiting for. The make or break of their beloved team. Which players are going to leave? and which players are going to arrive? Fans must find out as soon as possible, and it is up to…

A close look at sports journalism in the digital age, how good really is it? — Living in the 21st century it is hard to imagine sports news not found on a mobile device or TV screen. However, before the shift from print to digital happened, journalism was pretty different. News production used to be largely controlled by big news institutions, it was a one-way channel…

Female journalists invade the sanctity of the newsroom, leave them with the soft news. — Earlier this week I watched Tottenham play Arsenal in a football premier league match on TV. I also stuck around to watch the after-match commentary on Sky. Three pundits were sat around a table discussing the game. One of whom was Alex Scott; an ex-international women’s football player. This got…

From Princess Diana to Sir Cliff Richard, the BBC has faced several legal challenges which shows how important it is to follow the law — Being a Brit, I am ashamed to say that I am not as well informed about the Royal family as I should be. However, earlier this week, I sat down to watch the 2 part documentary on ITV; “The Diana Interview: Revenge Of A Princess”. I finally learnt about the…

Writing a news story, is it as stressful as it seems? — As far as stereotypes go, journalists don’t have the best job going. They work in a very high pressured environment, with an extremely fast turn around for their work. In the public eye, they are seen as invasive and annoying. I briefly stepped into the shoes of a journalist and…

Acknowledge your addiction and make a change. — At the ripe age of 10, my parents allowed me to start my journey in curating my online self. The age restriction for Facebook was 13, but rules are meant to be broken, right? Every other 10-year old I knew had it, I didn’t want to be…