Thursday, August 2, 2012

YouTube Launches Channel on Investigative Journalism

YouTube has launched its specialized channel on investigative journalism. It's a project managed by the U.S.-based Center for Investigative Reporting, with support from a Knight Foundation grant. Called the I Files, it curates content from a variety of sources around the world and showcases video in an accessible format. Some of the larger contributors include the New York Times, BBC, Al-Jazeera and the Investigative News Network. The Center promises to feature student work and independent projects, in addition to mainstream examples. The CIR is also launching a contest that challenges journalism school students to submit investigative videos, with the best winning a $2,500 prize. The 10 best videos will be featured on the I Files. Contest deadline is Oct. 31.

4 comments:

  1. Wow! This is really great that youtube has made it more like a knowledge channel for aspiring and professional investigative journalists, and good to think that the best known broadcast media are participating.

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  2. This is certainly a very helpful tool for investigators or law makers to widen their knowledge and ideas when it comes to their chosen field. I hope youtube can also make channels when it comes to Photography.

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  3. This is a great resource for journalists and pr professionals to use and learn from. Hopefully more videos like this for journalists will become available.

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