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Media Helping Media is hosted by the Fojo Media Institute at Linnaeus University.
For managers
Effective newsroom management is about more than resource allocation; it’s about leading through crisis and evolution. This section offers practical strategies for managing breaking news, supporting staff through trauma and stress, and transitioning to digital-first workflows. Whether you are running a community radio station or a large converged newsroom, our free, adaptable materials help you lead with purpose and impact.
Newsroom management
Learn to lead a vibrant newsroom with motivated staff. We cover hands-on editing, effective meetings, AI tools, and why diversity is key for original news.
Business management
Master newsroom leadership and organisational development. Access free strategies for team building, resource allocation, and editorial growth.
Audience identification
Learn how media firms identify and superserve target audiences. We cover segmentation, evolving behaviours, and multi-platform delivery.
Staff development
Learn to develop news staff via SMART objectives, promote diversity, motivate journalists for original storytelling, and manage workplace responsibilities.
Media strategy
Explore long-term strategies for newsrooms. We examine digital transformation, audience engagement, and sustainable business models.
Production technology
Learn to build a converged newsroom for multi-platform delivery. We cover workflows, roles, resource efficiency, and publishing via the cloud.
Trauma and stress
From conflicts to disasters, reporting on tragedy impacts wellbeing. Discover how journalists can navigate the mental toll of covering difficult stories.
Training of trainers (ToT)
Explore media training essentials: from conducting needs assessments to delivering sessions. Learn how to draft a training plan and build your own course.
Project management
Manage media projects from converged newsrooms to exile media operations. Discover workflows, planning tools, and how to measure success.
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