There is a fine art to interviewing politicians. You need to understand their motivation, realise they will have a script, not allow them to complicate matters, refuse to be sidetracked, and retain an open mind.

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

Reporting on court hearings requires an understanding of local laws and knowing what can be reported and what can‘t.

Documentaries are in-depth stories told in a more interesting way. A great documentary engages listeners and puts them at the heart of the storytelling.

It’s the job of the journalist to try to find and present the truth, but fact-checking isn't easy. It requires a methodological approach to verification. 

We edit audio because we do not always have the time on air to broadcast a whole interview, but it's important we do it well.

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

In journalism, public trust is essential for credibility. One of the most significant threats to that trust are the many possible conflicts of interest that might confront journalists.

The Media Helping Media ethics section is designed to help journalists navigate some of the challenges they might face as they go about their work.

The output of a news organisation is determined by how well the newsroom is run. A well-managed newsroom is more likely to produce compelling and engaging content focused on audience need.

A hands-on editor should be visible and positive, lead well-prepared news meetings with strong communication skills, be present when big stories break, praise publicly, correct privately, and trust their staff.

The importance of diversity in journalism extends beyond representation, it is also about enriching the news coverage produced and ensuring its relevance to a wider audience.

Failure to recognise and keep up with changing audience behaviour is one of the most common reasons for media organisations struggling.

Newsroom collaborations are a powerful way to bolster and broaden journalism, allowing all types of organisations, from established global media to new digital ventures and local community sites, to produce original, in-depth, investigative reports.

Media organisations need to ensure that the content they produce is available on every device the audience turns to for information.

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

In this scenario we look at what a journalist should do with off-the-record information when it relates to a major news event.

In this scenario a naive reporter's early success with a government minister leads to an ethical dilemma when a 'favour' is demanded in return.

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.

Editors who want to improve their news output and raise the professionalism of their staff now have access to free training materials.

'Gap analysis' is an essential part of any 'training of trainers' (ToT) programme because it helps identify the specific needs of participants.