Journalists need to understand the power of using the right words when writing news stories

The Media Helping Media’s Story Builder is a simple tool created to help those who are new to journalism write informative news articles.

This article was written for a group of young citizen reporters from remote rural communities in Zimbabwe who were learning how to become journalists.

Journalists need to be trained in how to recognise and deal with algorithm bias in order to counter the speed and scale at which biased content spreads.

Some interviews don't have to be a rigid question-and-answer session. A more conversational approach - without asking a single question - can sometimes yield richer insights.

We are all data journalists, even those who may have never heard of the term before. Data journalism has been around for years, it's just more accessible and useful now.

The following are commonly accepted ethical guidelines for photojournalists adopted by most mainstream media.

A media organisation will be judged on the accuracy and reliability of its journalism, which must be well-sourced, supported by strong evidence, examined and tested, clear and unambiguous. Verified facts must form the basis of all news, not rumour or speculation.

Fairness in journalism means exploring all sides of an issue and reporting the findings accurately.

Hiring the right journalists is one of the most critical decisions senior newsroom managers make. The following guide is designed to help editors choose the right candidates.

Here we look at ways to set up a strong newsgathering team from planning, production through to output.

Planning is critically important in the news business. It’s the mark of professionalism and the essence of good coverage. But there are some things you can’t plan.Big stories happen out of the blue. And when they happen you have to spring into action immediately.

If you are planning a media project - whether it be a new programme, covering a live event, launching a new product, there are certain rules you should observe.

This module looks at how media organisations need to plan ahead in order to produce original content that informs the public debate and makes the most efficient use of resources.

Sales is one of the most important elements of a media company's commercial strategy. The sustainability of the business relies on its ability to generate income.

You are working on the online news desk of a large media organisation. News breaks of fighting overseas. Raw footage arrives showing identifiable dead bodies. What do you do?

This scenario looks at some of the issues that need to be considered when deciding whether a story is in the public interest.

You are a local newspaper reporter sent out to doorstep a bereaved family but you lie to your news editor because you are reluctant to intrude on their grief. 

The evaluation process at the end of a media training session begins the moment you are engaged by the media organisation you are being asked to help because this is when you know the expectations and deliverables.

Thorough research is the essential if you are to deliver high-impact media training. Never accept a brief from media managers without question - they could be wrong and often are.

Those delivering media training need to focus on SMART objectives, which are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound.