mastodon 4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-06Media Helping Media (MHM) offers free training resources for journalists in areas where the media is still developing. The modules have been written by media professionals and media trainers and donated free-of-charge.
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#Environment #journalists covering climate change might find our new stakeholder influence map useful. It's free to download and adapt to local circumstances.
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/tools/climate-stakeholder-influence-map/
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How to integrate #AI into everyday #journalism in a way that strengthens our #news coverage by ensuring #journalists remain in control at every stage in the #production process. #news #media
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/advanced/integrating-ai-into-everyday-journalism/
In #journalism, when #trauma strikes in the field or the newsroom, the first line of defence could be a colleague. Discover how to create a positive #newsroom culture that provides help and offers guidance on personal post-assignment care.
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/tools/tool-peer-support-for-journalists-facing-trauma-and-stress/
Is your newsroom ready to support staff dealing with #trauma and #stress? This free tool is designed to help managers recognise the signs and take action. #journalism #news
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/tools/tool-trauma-and-stress-action-plan
#Diversity in the #media - what it means for #journalism, #newsrooms, #news production, and properly informing the public debate.
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/diversity-in-journalism/
Free 60 one-day #journalism #training lessons. Download and adapt to local circumstances. No registration needed. #media #news #reporting
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/category/lessons/
Applying the public interest test to all #journalism keeps #news #reporting focused on what truly matters to society - rather than just chasing what is merely sensational and attracts clicks. Find out whether your journalism is in the public interest.
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/basics/applying-the-public-interest-test-to-journalism/
#News #journalists - do you want to improve your interviewing skills? Check out our infographic below, then read our free #training article written for those who are new to #journalism.
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/basics/introduction-to-interviews/
In this editorial scenario, a reporter covering a story about medical malpractice in a hospital discovers that the consultant involved is a relative. What should they do? #journalism #news #ethics
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/scenarios/editorial-impartiality-scenario/
You are a #journalist working on a local newspaper. Your #news editor sends you to doorstep a bereaved family, telling you to get a quote and a photo. But the family won’t open the door. What do you do? Check out our doorstepping scenario.
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/scenarios/doorstepping-scenario/
Want to sharpen your #news reporting? We have a collection of free #journalism exercises created for #journalists starting off in their careers. Test your skills here. https://mediahelpingmedia.org/category/exercises/
New to journalism? We have 49 'Quick Guides' covering everything from #fact-checking and #media #ethics to mobile #journalism, #news #writing, and newsroom management. Free, open-source resources for the global media community.
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/category/quick-guides/
Media Helping Media is 21 today. What started as a mission to support independent #journalism now has 450+ free training resources for #journalists & educators. No registration needed. Just download & adapt. Thanks to those who donated their knowledge. https://mediahelpingmedia.org/authors
450 free #journalism #training resources for #journalists, #educators, and #media #managers. Download, adapt and use. No registration or personal details needed.
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How should a #journalist #report conflicting claims? Try our #editorial scenario for those starting off in #journalism. What would you do in the circumstances?
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/scenarios/accuracy-scenario/
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FREE #management and #media #strategy #training resources for those managing #newsrooms and #journalists producing #news #journalism.
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/for-managers/
If you are an educator, #trainer, or consultant #teaching #journalists about #journalism and #news #production, we have hundreds of #free #resources which you can download, adapt, and use. #media
https://mediahelpingmedia.org/for-educators/
Free #journalism #training resources for those starting off in #news. Download, adapt and use. No registration required.
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https://mediahelpingmedia.org/for-journalists/