Management

Our management section focuses on newsroom leadership and organisational development. Learn effective strategies for team building, resource allocation, staff development, conflict resolution, and editorial strategy that create productive, innovative, and resilient journalism organisations. All our material is free to download, adapt and use. Scroll down our site map for all the content in this and other sections.

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In-depth proactive journalism

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Story development techniques

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Diversity in journalism

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Social media in news production

Social media has fundamentally disrupted the media landscape, forcing traditional outlets to confront their operational models and redefine their role in a rapidly evolving information ecosystem.

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Tool: The MHM newsroom staffing rota

Every news operations needs a staffing rota that provides excellent coverage during operational hours, makes maximum use of resources, and offers significant benefits for staff.

Getting the best out of a news meeting

The following is a list of the essential elements required to ensure a successful daily newsroom meeting that provides a clear outline of what news stories are being covered.

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Adopting the ‘big story’ approach

Professional news relies on meticulous planning and coverage. Yet, some stories remain unpredictable. Explore the balance between preparation and the unexpected.

Tool: Story Weighting System

Different news stories have a different value for your audience and for your business. Giving news items a 'weighting' can lead to impact and efficiencies.

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Setting up refugee media in exile

This article deals with how refugee communities can set up and operate a successful news organisation when living in exile.

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Hiring and developing staff

Hiring the right journalists is one of the most critical decisions senior newsroom managers make. The following guide is designed to help editors choose the right candidates.