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For those who have mastered the basic requirements for producing quality journalism and want to know more.
Covering climate change
Reporting on climate change poses a series of significant challenges to journalists. The subject is highly topical, highly controversial and involves complicated scientific research.
Media safety during elections
Journalists covering elections should never carry a weapon, should have first aid training, dress appropriately, listen to the locals and avoid confrontation.
Creating a strong fact-checking system
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.
Creating a current affairs programme
In this article we look at the steps involved in creating a news and current affairs programme based on the needs of the target audience.
Planning effective election coverage
Planning is essential for journalists to produce effective election coverage.
Brand values in news
All news organisations have values. They are the biggest part of the organisation’s brand. Journalists need to uphold these brand values at all times.
Dealing with fake news
Media experts share their advice on how to deal with fake news
Handling breaking news
Journalists need to have a system in place for covering a breaking news story in order to know who does what and when.
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Convergence: workflows, roles and responsibilities
A converged newsroom operates like a 'content factory', with a centralised 'command and control' desk responsible for all news intake, production and output.
Knowing your audience
Identifying the target audience and discovering the information needs of readers, listeners and viewers, is essential for formulating an editorial proposition.