Posts Tagged ‘Journalism skills’
Social and behaviour change communication
Go to the learning module Details Is your radio program about serving and impacting your community? You need to have an understanding of communication for development (C4D) and social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) to help you offer radio programs that integrate these principles. The self-guided module provides you with an introduction to social and…
Read MoreHow broadcasters can stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Some broadcasters may be at a heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 because they are required to communicate “live” with many people in various settings. Learn how to work while staying safe.
Read MoreWorking remotely as a radio broadcaster
Sometimes, radio broadcasters can’t report a story on-location or by meeting face-to-face with the people involved. But news media are considered an essential service in most countries, and this means that radio broadcasters will need to practise safe methods of continuing to report, but from a distance.
Read MoreFake news: How to identify it and what to do about it
The New York Times defines “fake news” as made-up stories with the intention to deceive, often geared toward getting clicks.
Read MoreDeveloping a run sheet
A run sheet (also called a running-order sheet or a program lineup) is a detailed plan for a specific episode of a radio program. It enables the host, producer, technician, and any others involved in the program to coordinate their actions around a shared schedule.
Read MoreHow to deal with sensitive issues on air
It is important to remember that what may seem like a normal, everyday issue for some may be a highly sensitive issue for others. As broadcasters, we need to take into account the sensitivities of our listeners and develop programs that address their needs in a way that makes them feel comfortable and allows them to participate freely in programs.
Read MoreInterviewing experts: Best practices for broadcasters and experts
Interviewing experts adds a lot to your farmer radio program. It gives your listeners reliable information from trusted sources. And don’t forget—some farmers are experts too.
Read MoreHow to be an effective host of a farmer radio program
What is an effective farmer program host? Effective hosts use their personality and broadcasting skills in a way that helps farmers improve their work, talk on-air about what is important to them, and improve the lives of their families. And all the while, the host makes the program attractive and memorable for the farmer-listeners. By…
Read MoreHow to conduct an effective interview
For Farm Radio International’s purposes, an effective radio interview is a conversation between an interviewer (usually a program host) or reporter and an interviewee (a farmer, an expert, an official) in which the interviewer is able to gather information, opinion, and emotion from the interviewee that is important for the listener to hear.
Read MoreHow to hold officials to account
Accountability interviews are different from other interviews because the person being held accountable might have a different motivation than most interviewees. Their motivation is different because they have a responsibility to the public and the authority to pursue improvements in the public interest.
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