Solutions Journalism II
Free of charge. Selection is competitive.
The project has been implemented by the Media Development Foundation in partnership with UNESCO Ukraine and with the support of the Embassy of Japan in Ukraine. The programme is a part of wider UNESCO's efforts to support the safety of journalists and press freedom in the country.
What is solutions journalism? It seems that the answer is self-explanatory – it’s the type of journalism that not only names existing problems but also helps to solve them. There are, however, lots of subtleties behind such a simple definition – we will look through them in the framework of Solutions Journalism II.
Being enrolled in the program, you will learn how to create powerful texts. You will understand not only how to find relevant topics but also how to monitor and develop them further. Choose an article’s key point in a way so that the story resembles a short movie. You will also discover various instruments to back up and strengthen a story, such as advice on how to communicate with city governors and a media company owner; how to read and understand social research data; how to create profiles and instructions for your website. You will learn how to cover sophisticated subjects simply and crucial topics sensitively. Additionally, the course also implies discussions on how to anticipate burnout to prevent it on time.
The course lasts three months. During the program, the participants will create a capstone project – a series of articles or a featured article.
For whom?
For journalists and editors with at least three years of experience.
Duration:
November 2024 — February 2025
Format:
Online, twice a week, with induction and fellow meetings held in-person.
Price:
Free of charge. Selection is competitive.
Certificate:
After successful completion of each course, participants receive a certificate issued by Kyiv Media School, which is a proof of the acquired skills and competencies.
Curriculum
5 modules:
How to find a relevant topic?
Preparation and data gathering
Practice: drafting a text
How to manage one’s work
Capstone project presentation
Capstone project:
During the program, the participants will create a capstone project – a series of articles or a featured article for their website or platform. The deadline is two weeks after the last learning session.
Throughout the course, the participants will also have group feedback sessions following the development of their materials.
Speakers
Free of charge. Selection is competitive.