The Conversation shortlisted in Quill Awards for Victorian Journalism
- Written by Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-chief, The Conversation
The Conversation has been recognised for its innovative approach to digital storytelling with two entries shortlisted in the Innovation in Journalism category at the 31st Quill Awards, the premier media awards in Victoria, administered by the Melbourne Press Club.
Sponsored by the Swinburne University of Technology, the Innovation in Journalism award recognises new and creative approaches to journalism.
Our Scam Factories series, published last February, was a special multimedia and podcast series that explored the inner workings of Southeast Asia’s brutal scam compounds.
Congratulations to modern slavery researchers Ling Li (Ca'Foscari University of Venice), Ivan Franceschini (University of Melbourne), Gemma Ware (The Conversation UK), Justin Bergman, International Affairs Editor, Ashlynne McGhee, Head of Editorial Innovation, Matt Garrow, Editorial Web Developer, for their shortlisting.
McGhee and Garrow – along with researcher Samuel Cornell from The University of Queensland – were also shortlisted for their multimedia story The Instagram effect: dying for the perfect photo. It explores the risky behaviour and death toll that social media tourism is encouraging.
Creative digital storytelling is a key focus at The Conversation. The techniques involved provide new ways to present the work of academic experts and engage new audiences who might not otherwise access quality information.
The winners will be announced on Friday, March 20.
Authors: Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-chief, The Conversation
