Journalist's Toolbox, from the Society of Professional Journalists, is a site that provides a wealth of resources (many of which are free) for up-and-comers as well as professionals in the field.
Browse topics or beats from the home page to find examples of and tools for coverage in that area. Topics with recent updates include State/Local Government, COVID-19 Vaccines, and Mental Health for Journalists.
Visit their YouTube channel for Training Videos on mobile reporting apps, finding datasets, fact-checking, covering complex topics such as the environment, and more.
Visit their Journalism Jobs section for a variety of career resources and toolkits.
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is dedicated to improving journalism and storytelling by helping reporters build critical skills in Media Innovation, Investigative Journalism, and Critical-Issues Reporting.
Find additional toolkits, training resources, and industry articles through ICFJ's International Journalists' Network.
The Journalist's Resource - Find articles, tip sheets, and interviews about reporting on complex issues and understanding academic research in order to develop more high-quality stories.
First Amendment Handbook - from The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Resources and Opportunities for Journalists of Every Career Stage - This post from The GroundTruth Project provides several links for grant and fellowship organizations, job and training sites, professional membership opportunities, and some resources for freelancers.
Mental Health Media Guidebook for Mississippi Journalists
This document was put together by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Think Again Network in 2014 to address media portrayal of topics related to mental health, such as suicide, to improve public education and perception of mental illness.
Mississippi Association of Broadcasters
Top 10 Mississippi Daily Newspapers by Circulation
Mississippi Center for Freedom of Information Resources - from The National Freedom of Information Coalition
