International Journalists' Network (IJNet)

IJNet is the world’s most comprehensive resource center for journalists, equipping reporters across the globe to provide their communities with trustworthy news. A project of ICFJ, IJNet publishes professional guidance and opportunities, as well as fosters connections among journalists – all in eight languages. 

As a result, journalists are better prepared to do their essential work, in a time of rising disinformation, attacks on media freedom, rapid technological change and more. 

"When I was a budding journalist, IJNet had a profound impact in my career, because it provided me with resources and tools to navigate the world of journalism,” said Rose Wangui, a 2019 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award Winner from Kenya. “IJNet empowered me with training, support and a network to become a better journalist.”

IJNet’s eight language sites – Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Persian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish – engage 200,000 monthly visitors and more than 112,000 weekly newsletter subscribers. Through its Crisis Reporting Forum, IJNet holds live chats and runs virtual sessions with experts to enhance coverage of today’s most pressing issues, while fostering collaboration among more than 17,500 members.

An Essential Resource for Reporters

“I recommend IJNet’s weekly newsletter to everyone. The site has a lot of practical information and real professional advice,” said Galyna Ostapovets, our journalist of the month in March 2023, and an IJNet Russian contributor. “In April 2022, I found on IJNet a great training on conflict reporting. Since I live in Ukraine and I write a lot about the Russian war in Ukraine, it was very useful for me to get such training.”

IJNet equips journalists with the tools they need to thrive in today’s fast-changing media ecosystem. Its resources include advice for navigating career transitions, incorporating AI into the newsroom and building trust with audiences. The site has also published stories on ensuring the safety of marginalized communities, diversifying sources and including gender perspectives in news coverage. With journalists under threat globally, IJNet produces critical resources with tips for reporters to enhance their safety, counter the spread of disinformation, and respond to online violence. 

IJNet has also published a series of toolkits across its language sites, on topics ranging from exiled media and elections reporting, to environmental reporting, war reporting, and mental health and journalism.

IJNet Pamela Howard Forum on Crisis Reporting

IJNet’s Pamela Howard Forum on Crisis Reporting holds live chats and runs virtual sessions in five languages with industry leaders and experts to enhance coverage of today’s most pressing issues. Topics covered include armed conflict, the climate crisis, disinformation and more. 

The Forum also engages IJNet contributors and partners on skill-building topics, equipping journalists with practical tips and tools to further their careers.

“The various webinars organized by the community have been instrumental in enhancing my journalism skills. These sessions have not only provided valuable insights but have also guided me in finding compelling angles for my journalistic work,” said French Forum member, Jean Samuel Mentor of Haiti. “The skills I acquired through these webinars have significantly enriched my professional background, empowering me to approach complex subjects more effectively, cover challenging situations safely, and elevate the overall quality of my reporting.”

Learn more about the Forum.

IJNet Impacts 

As one of the largest providers of information for journalists in the world, our readers rely on IJNet to help them develop skills, further their careers and track the latest developments in global media.

IJNet and its Reporting Forum are well-positioned to rapidly support journalists as urgent issues emerge, as they have done during crises including COVID-19, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, democracy’s collapse in Afghanistan, attacks on the capitals in the U.S. and Brazil, and the Israel-Hamas war.

In recent large-scale efforts, IJNet has:

• Equipped journalists with critical skills and tools to effectively cover Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, through a 77% increase in production of resources on the Russian site during the war’s first year. 
• Empowered journalists reporting on crises worldwide, from migration to climate change to conflict, through the production of more than 470 crisis reporting resources since the start of 2022.
• Engaged journalists covering the COVID-19 pandemic through the production of more than 1,300 COVID-19 resources.

Ruth Kutemba, a reporter from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, wrote an article for IJNet French with tips for combating mis- and disinformation in conflict zones. The piece led to a job offer with Congo Check. “In my article, I interviewed one of the [outlet’s] managers, and after the publication, I shared the link with him. That’s how I joined this media outlet,” she said. 

Nazlee Arbee, a South African multimedia journalist, has used IJNet to access career-building opportunities and connect with newsrooms. “As somebody who’s based in the Global South, [IJNet] helped me not be isolated to the publications that want our stories [only in South Africa], and has allowed me to reach global opportunities and platforms,” they said. 

After visiting the IJNet opportunities portal, Indonesian journalist Arpan Rachman applied for and received a story grant that funded an article he wrote about conservation efforts for Sumatran elephants.

Pitch to IJNet

IJNet works with journalists around the world to produce its content. Freelancers from Belarus and Brazil, to El Salvador, India, Syria and beyond have written for the site. 

In 2023 alone, IJNet worked with more than 170 writers from across 55 countries, who have contributed vital tips and lessons learned for fellow journalists all over the world. 

Pitch to IJNet.

Sponsor IJNet!

IJNet sponsorships place your brand within a vast and influential global network comprising tens of thousands of journalists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and media luminaries. This unparalleled audience consists of compelling and authoritative voices occupying uniquely valuable roles in their communities. 

Covering diverse topics from politics to health trends and business economics, this dynamic space is filled with innovative thought leaders who are instrumental in addressing challenges related to news production and audience trust.

We offer the following sponsorship options:

Language sites: IJNet’s language site sponsorships ensure your brand remains prominently featured among media professionals worldwide as we equip journalists with the reporting advice and essential tools they need to navigate today’s challenges in the media industry.

Weekly newsletters: IJNet’s weekly newsletters deliver critical resources and opportunities for journalists directly in their inboxes, in each of our eight languages.

Crisis Reporting Forum trainings: IJNet’s Crisis Reporting Forum deepens our engagement through a dynamic exchange between journalists and with experts. The Forum hosts live training sessions on a range of topical and technical reporting subjects for over 17,500 members across five languages. 

To discuss rates and partial sponsorship packages please contact: David Maas at dmaas@icfj.org.

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