Managing and developing staff
In this section we look at how news managers can develop the potential of their staff by identifying their training needs and setting SMART objectives. We look at diversity in the news team and how managers can motivate journalists to find original stories that reflect the communities they serve. We look at how managers need to be aware of stress and trauma in the workplace and what they can do about it.
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.
Developing the potential of your staff
Media training is about investing in people - your staff. They are your most precious resource.
Identifying training needs for journalists
When journalists fail to file a story it can sometimes reveal skill gaps. This exercise illustrates what editors hear and which training might fix the problem.
Building a news team from scratch
Selecting, training and organising a strong news team is a challenge in any circumstances, but doing so in a refugee camp with no resources is an amazing achievement. One editor explains how it was done.
Managing people and setting objectives
Media managers need to set clear objectives for all staff in order to get the best out of those who work for the news organisation.
Diversity in journalism
The importance of diversity in journalism extends beyond representation, it is also about enriching the news coverage produced and ensuring its relevance to a wider audience.
Female representation in news leadership and coverage
Is your news organisation and its output male dominated? Are women fairly represented in newsroom leadership roles and the stories covered?
Related learning resources
Motivating news teams
Aspiring editors must inspire, not just instruct. Learn how to foster a creative environment and lead your newsroom to success.
Workshop: Stress and trauma in journalism
Journalism can exposes reporters to trauma. This workshop offers techniques and tools to manage stress and protect a reporter's work and wellbeing.
Lesson: SMART objectives for training
This lesson plan is designed to teach how to apply SMART objectives to training programmes for journalists and media managers.
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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.
Tool: SMART objectives for media training
Those delivering media training need to focus on SMART objectives, which are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound.
Tool: Journalist wellbeing charter
This tool is for newsroom managers to use to protect the psychological wellbeing of staff who encounter trauma and stress.
Module: Managing People
This free six-week module is designed for senior journalists who are stepping into leadership roles which involve managing teams of people.
Refresher: Managing people
This intensive, one-day managing people course is designed for senior journalists transitioning into or currently holding leadership roles.