Basics

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.

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Journalists reporting about crime must balance the public's right to know with ethical considerations, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and sensitivity

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