Basics

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

Parliamentary reporting for beginners

How to create a broadcast news package

How to succeed as a journalist

News sources and the ‘so what’ factor

How to carry out an interview remotely

Here we look at some of the important issues journalists face when interviewing sources in another location via electronic media rather than face-to-face and in real time.

News writing for beginners

A journalist writing a news story is the author, organiser and decision maker. Without them the story may never be told.

Clarity is as important as accuracy

Journalists must write clearly as well as accurately using accessible language that the audience can understand.

The questions every journalist should ask

In this lesson we look at the questions a journalists should consider asking.

This guide offers comprehensive advice for anyone looking to cover an event, from meticulous preparation and strategic on-site actions to ethical interview techniques and capturing compelling visuals.

Preparing for an interview

A journalist needs to be well-prepared when planning an interview. However, after all your research, try to keep the interview to three questions in order to avoid over-complication and confusion.

Media Helping Media Story Builder

The Media Helping Media’s Story Builder is a simple tool created to help those who are new to journalism write informative news articles.

Gender equality in the media

The role of the journalist in rectifying gender imbalance in media is multifaceted, and it involves both individual actions and contributing to broader systemic change.