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Media Helping Media is hosted by the Fojo Media Institute at Linnaeus University.
For journalists
This section explores the mechanics of news and the vital role journalists play in interpreting the world for their audience. You will learn to develop a news sense, evaluate the weight of a story, and decide when information serves the public interest. Finally, we’ll provide a roadmap for hunting down and surfacing impactful stories.
What is news?
In this section we look at what makes news and the essential role of journalism in covering events and relaying information to the audience.
News writing
Learn skills for successful interviews: preparation, motives, off-the-record, and no-question techniques. Includes guides and lessons.
Becoming a journalist
Explore the qualities needed to thrive under pressure. Learn to unlock your potential, ace interviews, and master the skills editors look for when hiring.
Interviewing skills
Here we look at the skills needed to conduct a successful interview. We consider how to prepare for an interview and treat an interviewee.
News reporting
Here we look at what is involved in news reporting, from getting out and talking to people in the street to covering news events.
Data journalism
Explore data journalism’s role in modern newsgathering and how computer-assisted reporting (CAR) can be used in news production.
Accuracy
Discover why accuracy and evidence-based reporting are essential for public debate. Master how to handle bias, avoid editorialising, and ensure clarity.
Fairness and offence
Journalism must mirror world affairs fairly. While sensitive content may offend, clear warnings and accuracy ensure editorial integrity.
Impartiality
Journalists must rise above bias to provide impartial, robust news. By reflecting diverse views and ensuring transparency, we empower audiences.
Editorial scenarios
Real-world ethical dilemmas that test editorial judgement. These case studies cover conflicts of interest and privacy issues encountered by journalists daily.
Integrity
Explore journalistic integrity, from story choice to avoiding manipulation. We cover conflicts of interest, self-censorship, and transparency.
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Explore how journalists use AI to research and produce news. Learn how AI helps develop stories, find new angles, and aid investigative research.
Politics and elections
Explore the relationship between journalists and politicians. Master interviewing, election planning, and reporting on parliament.
Investigative journalism
Master advanced investigative journalism. Learn methodical reporting techniques to hold power to account and uncover vital stories.
Covering climate change
Reporting on climate change presents journalists with major hurdles, as it’s a topical, controversial subject rooted in complex scientific research.
Specialisms
Deep expertise and trust are the cornerstones of specialist reporting which combines core journalism with in-depth knowledge.
Fact-checking and fake news
Learn to fact-check and identify fake news. We explore disinformation, information disorder, and how to handle post-truth content.
Mass media
Broadcasting
Explore radio and TV broadcasting for journalists: from newsgathering and production to live reporting. Learn to build news bulletins and programmes.
Online and digital
Explore online journalism and converged newsrooms. Learn how digital alters news priorities, workflows, and the content produced.
Learn how to construct a news story, improve your writing skills, ensure you ask the right questions, and produce news content covers the top stories.
Learning resources
Quick guides
Checklists for self-teaching, summarising our core training articles. Use these quick guides to recap the essentials when covering news.
Exercises
Boost your journalism skills with our one-hour exercises. Build confidence through hands-on practice and targeted activities for every level.
Workshops
Our flexible two and four-hour journalism workshops offer structured training on essential skills which you can work through with colleagues or alone.
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