How-To Guides

Our how-to section contains simplified guides based on some of the longer training articles on Media Helping Media that deal with the basics of journalism. They are written to help those who are following our training so that they can apply their learning to specific stories and situations. Scroll down our site map for all the content in this and other sections.

How to motivate a news team

How to create a radio current affairs programme

How to produce a radio news bulletin

How to develop valuable news sources

Learn to build and manage credible news sources to ensure your journalism remains authoritative, original and high-quality with this short how-to guide

How to write a radio news script

This how-to guide is designed to help journalists write radio news scripts that weave in audio seamlessly and are easier to follow and understand.

How to conduct a remote interview

This how-to guide sets out how to carry out an interview remotely if an interviewee is not available for a face-to-face meeting.

How to make a documentary

Documentary making can feel daunting for new journalists. Follow a structured process to turn simple ideas into powerful visual journalism.

How to respect privacy as a journalist

Journalists must balance privacy with robust public interest reporting. This might require necessary and justified interference to ensure thorough coverage.

How to cover a news event

This how-to guide sets out how journalists should cover a live news event, including preparation and how to respond to the unexpected.

How to write a news story

This short how-to guide is for those who want to learn the basics of constructing a news story.

How to avoid self-censorship in your reporting

This guide helps journalists avoid the trap of self-censorship. Learn to identify warning signs and discover practical ways to protect your editorial voice.