For young reporters, journalism is a game of chicken. You can swerve away early, taking a relatively cushy job in public relations, but if you wait too long to jump ship, you might find yourself without a job at all. It’s hard to think about anything other than survival. That’s a metaphor that Vivian Smith… Continue reading Inequality, still
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: RRJ speaks to Mohamed Fahmy
Mohamed Fahmy has been toeing the line between being a journalist and being a story for over a year now. As the former Al Jazeera bureau chief in Cairo, Fahmy, 41, was arrested in Egypt in 2013 with two colleagues and convicted of terror-related charges. The case, the court trials, the journalist and his family have… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: RRJ speaks to Mohamed Fahmy
Ricochet hasn’t changed Canadian journalism, but it’s worth having around
Ricochet launched on October 2, 2014, with a lofty goal: to build a model of journalism that serves public instead of corporate interests. Just over a year later Ricochet is still around, and while it’s nowhere near accomplishing all of its goals, it’s a valuable addition to the Canadian media landscape. The publication is comprised… Continue reading Ricochet hasn’t changed Canadian journalism, but it’s worth having around
RRJ scoops up four AEJMC awards
We’re pleased to announce that this year, the Review snagged four awards from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication to add to the magazine’s collection. Judges recognized the Spring 2015 issue, doling out a first-place award for Single Issue of an Ongoing Magazine (Editorial). This is the ninth time the Review has received the top prize in… Continue reading RRJ scoops up four AEJMC awards
Big wins for RRJ alum at 38th annual National Magazine Awards
Last night, some of the biggest names in Canada’s oh so tight-knit magazine community came out to celebrate the 38th annual National Magazine Awards. While the Review was not among those honoured this time around—and yes, we are holding out hope for some nominations next year—many former masthead members scooped up prizes. Maisonneuve won big last night with three… Continue reading Big wins for RRJ alum at 38th annual National Magazine Awards