What I’m Learning as a journalism creator professor I’ve been reflecting on how creator journalism is moving from experiment to mainstream—one in three journalists now build independent practices. “Report: The Rise of the Creator-Journalist,” published by the Video Consortium in collaboration with Project C and Fordham University is out. This study examines how independent video […]
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Category: Mobile Journalism
Mobile Journalism articles and videos by Robb Montgomery, author of “Smartphone Video Storytelling” and mobile journalism professor.
Content for Good: News Creator takeaways from Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit
Trust is tops for creators This week at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, one theme kept surfacing in nearly every discussion I heard: content needs a purpose beyond views. As creators, educators, and media entrepreneurs, we are being pushed—by platforms, by audiences, and by our own consciences—toward impact, not just impressions. #NewsCreators see […]
News Creator Training for Media Educators: Mobile Journalism Curriculum & Workshops 2026
I watched a legendary newsroom miss the real story because it was still built for print. Today, news creators with a smartphone can report, edit, and publish in real time—and that shift is reshaping journalism in 2026.
News Creators 2026: The “Sprint” For Journalism
“Are you one of the aspiring news creators defining 2026? Join the News Creator Sprint and catch Robb Montgomery’s ‘The Newsroom is Dead’ session in Dubai this January.”
Transform Your Smartphone Into a Pro Video Studio — Join 1,000+ Media Pros Today!
Are you ready to create captivating, professional-quality videos anytime, anywhere—using just your smartphone? Whether you’re a journalist, content creator, or media professional, this Mobile Journalism Masterclass equips you with the skills to film. You will learn how to interview and edit with confidence. Who This Course Is For: What You’ll Learn: Why This Course WorksWith […]
CapCut Risks for Journalists: What News Creators Must Know
While teaching a group of journalism trainees at the Media Academy, I noticed several were using CapCut to edit their mobile news stories—without much awareness of the hidden risks in the platform’s Terms of Service. As someone who’s spent years training #Newscreators and mobile journalists around the world, I always aim to help students make […]
Bikegeist
Bikegeist invites you to step into the heart of Berlin’s bike culture through a beautiful collection of 3D images, heartfelt stories from local riders, and photos that bring to life the city’s inspiring journey toward a greener, more connected future. It’s a celebration of how biking is changing lives and shaping a community.