Basics

For those starting off in a career in journalism, including what makes news, how to write a story, interviewing tips, and fact-checking.

Lateral reading

Basics

Constructing a news package for radio

Basics

The active and passive voices in news

Letting the pictures tell the story

The power of words

Journalism and the public interest

How to create a structured news report

Crime reporting for beginners

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

Developing important news angles

Seeking out new angles on a breaking, developing or running news story is an important part of the editorial process.

What editors look for when hiring

What's the best preparation for a career in journalism? Media Helping Media asked some experts in the field what they look for when hiring staff.

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

Tool: News Story Checklist

The follow is a structured checklist tool for journalists to consider in order to ensure they produce strong news stories.

Constructing a TV news package

This article sets out the basics for creating a news package for TV. It's been created for those starting out in TV journalism.

The qualities of a journalist

Journalism is a demanding profession that requires a unique combination of intellectual curiosity, linguistic skill, and a deep understanding of the world.

How to create a structured news report

This module was written for trainee journalists in Zimbabwe who were keen to learn how to produce in-depth video reports about life in their remote rural communities.