Alyssa Schukar

Jan 16, 2025 | wsj.com | Alyssa Schukar

TikTok CEO Shou Chew is planning to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the company and the president-elect’s advisers consider options to delay or stop a ban of the popular video app, according to people familiar with the matter. Chew is expected to sit among the president-elect’s high-profile guests as Trump delivers his inaugural address on Monday, the people said.

Jan 16, 2025 | wsj.com | Alyssa Schukar

TikTok CEO Shou Chew is planning to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the company and the president-elect’s advisers consider options to delay or stop a ban of the popular video app, according to people familiar with the matter. Chew is expected to sit among the president-elect’s high-profile guests as Trump delivers his inaugural address on Monday, the people said.   A spokeswoman for Trump’s transition team didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Jan 15, 2025 | rjionline.org | Michelle Kanaar |Alyssa Schukar

What to consider when sourcing imagesOriginal photojournalism enriches local reporting, but it’s not always practical or possible to commission new visuals for a story. Newsrooms sourcing visuals via stock photography, handout photos or AI-generated images should develop clear ethical standards to guide how and when these resources are used.

Dec 9, 2024 | rjionline.org | Michelle Kanaar |Alyssa Schukar

Addressing digital, physical, psychological and legal securityAs a community, we need to work together to cultivate a culture of safety and care in this industry. Newsrooms should invest in training at all levels to expand awareness and buy-in. We recommend the asynchronous course The Fundamentals of Safe Commissioning, which teaches editors how to identify and mitigate risk for journalists they commission.

Nov 6, 2024 | rjionline.org | Michelle Kanaar |Alyssa Schukar

Maintaining copyright is key to photojournalists’ sustainabilityMost U.S. publications rely on freelance visual journalists to illustrate original reporting. Offering plain-spoken contracts provides clarity, protection and accountability for both parties. This can lead to more trust and long-term relationships, which lessens the burden on newsrooms to constantly train new people.