Basics
For those starting off in a career in journalism, including what makes news, how to write a story, interviewing tips, and fact-checking.
Tool: News Story Checklist
The follow is a structured checklist tool for journalists to consider in order to ensure they produce strong news stories.
Developing important news angles
Seeking out new angles on a breaking, developing or running news story is an important part of the editorial process.
Clarity is as important as accuracy
Journalists must write clearly as well as accurately using accessible language that the audience can understand.
How to produce a radio news bulletin
Putting together a radio news bulletin is like preparing a satisfying meal that leaves your audience nourished and prepared for the day
News sources and the ‘so what’ factor
Every news story needs at least one reliable source that is able to share information that helps the journalist get to the facts.
Fact-checking and adding context
An essential part of the editorial process is to examine everything we are told to make sure it is factual.
The roles of reporters and sub-editors
In newspapers, a streamlined workflow, characterised by minimal editorial intervention, benefits both reporters and sub-editors, ultimately enhancing the publication's quality.
Crime reporting for beginners
Journalists reporting about crime must balance the public's right to know with ethical considerations, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and sensitivity
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Module: Specialisms in journalism
This module aims to equip aspiring and current journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to cultivate a specialist area of coverage, establish themselves as experts, and report with depth, accuracy, and independence.
Refresher: Managing people
This intensive, one-day managing people course is designed for senior journalists transitioning into or currently holding leadership roles.
The role of the media lawyer
Many news stories involve straightforward reporting on events, but some more complex stories might require legal advice before they are published.