12/28/2022 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS
To become an editor, you must have a basic knowledge and understanding of journalism. You should have a good feel for language and a great passion for writing. A college degree in journalism or a similar field is helpful, but not essential. To become an editor, you should also be willing to do a lot of research and keep up with the latest developments. You should also have a good understanding of the different forms of media and the different types of readers. It is also important that you have good communication skills and have good organizational skills to complete your tasks efficiently and effectively.
12/19/2022 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS
1. Target your press releases to the right audience: Write them to journalists covering topics relevant to your message.
2. Summarize your message clearly and concisely: Write succinctly what the key message of your press release is.
3. Explain why your news is important and how it will impact readers: explain why your news is a good topic for coverage.
4. Include other relevant information: include facts, figures or related links that support the journalism.
5. Make your press releases discoverable: Have them accessible to journalists by sending them to press portals, social media and similar channels.
6. Track the success of your press releases: Use tracking tools to track the response to your news to see what works and what doesn't.
11/16/2022 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS
What journalism database providers often fail to tell you is that some data in their database may not be current or may be out of date. It is important to be aware that some data contained in a journalism database may be out of date or obsolete. Therefore, consumers should always carefully verify that the data they are using is current and accurate.