RTDNA

Visibility, Advocacy, Training, Resources, Networking and Awards for Broadcast and Digital Journalists

I believe in truth telling as a journalist, but I lie about my chronic illness

Living and working with chronic illness means constantly "faking healthy."
Compassion fuels collaboration, innovation in distanced newsrooms

Spreading compassion in newsrooms is essential during and after the pandemic.

Money Matters: How coronavirus affects housing trends
How to turn off when the news never stops

Set up systems and train your brain to make taking a break possible.
Murrow Monday: Investigative skills translate from print to TV

"It's my job to tell that story, whether it is with words or pictures."
RTDNA announces 2020 Regional Murrow Award winners

More than 750 winners represent the best in local broadcast news.
Watch: Local Broadcasters' Town Hall

Sharing the great work local journalists are doing during coronavirus pandemic.
High court’s desperate measure long overdue

Decades of advocating for transparency in courts pays off.
RTDNA and NEFE open 2020 Personal Finance Reporting Awards

Submit your consumer or personal finance stories for a $1,000 grant.

Awards
- The 'best part of the best amendment'
  
  Recapture the inspiration of our First Amendment celebration!
- David Muir, anchor of ABC World News Tonight, to accept First Amendment award in DC
First Amendment Issues
- Shelley asks Missouri to live up to 'Show Me State' name
  
  Protecting health and safety should not mean limiting press access.
- RTDNA issues standards for news briefings during coronavirus
  
  Protecting health and safety should not mean limiting press access.
Best Practices
- Trust and engagement tips for coronavirus coverage
  
  Research-backed ways to get your audience the news they need.
- 15 tips for conducting remote interviews
  
  A robust list of tips and strategies that make use of video chat apps and more.
Story Ideas
- Money Matters: Coronavirus raises money questions
  
  Adding economic and financial context to coronavirus stories.
  
  Sponsored by NEFE
- Money Matters: 3 timely financial story ideas
  
  a few money stories that are once again relevant in today's news cycle.