These are slides for a workshop on the philosophy and toolbox for digital-first journalists. The workshop is part of the Journalism, Leadership & Management Conference at Iowa State University.
5. Digital-first journos think …
1. Story is a process, not a product
2. Like to be first, but link when we’re not
6. Digital-first journos think …
1. Story is a process, not a product
2. Like to be first, but link when we’re not
3. Community = collaborators
7. Digital-first journos think …
1. Story is a process, not a product
2. Like to be first, but link when we’re not
3. Community = collaborators
4. When we hear great quote or learn
interesting fact, think, “I better tweet
that.” (After I verify.)
8. Digital-first journos think …
1. Story is a process, not a product
2. Like to be first, but link when we’re not
3. Community = collaborators
4. When we hear great quote or learn
interesting fact, think, “I better tweet
that.” (After I verify.)
5. More excited by
RTs, likes, shares, pins, retouts & links
10. Digital-first journalists …
6. Obstacles = war stories, not excuses
7. New gadget or social platform = tool
for better journalism
11. Digital-first journalists …
6. Obstacles = war stories, not excuses
7. New gadget or social platform = tool
for better journalism
8. When news breaks, thinks of terms to
search for on Twitter, Social
Mention, etc.
12. Digital-first journalists …
6. Obstacles = war stories, not excuses
7. New gadget or social platform = tool
for better journalism
8. When news breaks, thinks of terms to
search for on Twitter, Social Mention
9. Journalism future is bright & boundless
13. Digital-first journalists …
6. Obstacles = war stories, not excuses
7. New gadget or social platform = tool
for better journalism
8. When news breaks, thinks of terms to
search for on Twitter
9. Journalism future is bright & boundless
10. Defies prediction (& lists), thinks of
new ideas, issues & solutions
14. Digital-first culture
• Experimental
• Willing to risk and learn from failure
• Accountable (correct & acknowledge
errors)
• Always on the learning curve
• Seeking & trying new tools & techniques
15. Digital First toolbox
• Smartphone
• Tablet
• Laptop
• Video/still camera
• Tripod
• Mic
• Flash drive
16. Digital First toolbox
• Smartphone
• Tablet
• Laptop
• Video/still camera
• Tripod
• Mic
• Flash drive
• Notebook
• Pen
• Pencil
• Shoes
• Car
• Press credential
17. Digital First toolbox
• Twitter
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Tout
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Google tools
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Editing tools
• Social Mention
• Geofeedia
• HTML, CSS, coding
• What else?
18. • Curiosity
• Smart questions
• Dumb questions
• Willingness to risk
• Willingness to
experiment
• Ability to learn
Digital First toolbox
19. • Curiosity
• Smart questions
• Dumb questions
• Willingness to risk
• Willingness to
experiment
• Ability to learn
• Network you can ask
for help
• Journalism groups &
institutions
• #wjchat, #spjchat, #d
fmchat, Poynter
chats
• What else?
Digital First toolbox
20. Read more about it
• stevebuttry.wordpress.com
• slideshare.net/stevebuttry
• @stevebuttry
• stephenbuttry@gmail.com