Constructive Journalism Master Class

Take part of the EBU Academy and Constructive Institute’s Constructive Journalism Master Class on 28 & 29 November 2017.

INTRODUCTION

Constructive Journalism gives media consumers a comprehensive view of an issue (context, perspective, background and understanding, nuances etc.), inspiring them and facilitating public debate around a better tomorrow. It provides a more balanced perspective of the world, covering not only violence, death, conflict, failure or disaster but also solution-oriented stories.

Editorial priorities for each day’s news include selecting the stories that can provide a more accurate and fairer portrayal of the world we live in.

Constructive Journalism is happening now and key news providers like Orbmedia or Vox are doing it extensively. Discover how you can join the transformation of the information landscape.

WHO IS IT FOR

• Head of news
• Editor-in-chief, editor, reporter
• News producer

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Why traditional journalism need to be transformed
• What impact negative and solution-oriented stories can have on the audience
• How journalists can build solution-focused stories
• How to foster constructive news reporting by building awareness, acceptance and skills among journalists, reporters and editors-in-chief
• How to use creative approaches rather than the tried and tested formulas
• How to apply each of the 3 steps of constructive journalism: planning, executing and sharing

SCHEDULE

Day 1: from 09.00 to 17:30
Day 2: from 09:00 to 13:00

EXPERTS

• Ulrik Haagerup, Founder and Director of the Constructive Institute
• Mette Offenberg, Managing Director, Financial Desk, DR
• Eva Schulsinger, Executive Producer, DR1 Evening News

CONTENT OUTLINE

1. Why Constructive Journalism?

• The reliance on conflict/negativity
• Sensationalism and stereotyping
• The impact on public perceptions and trust

2. Defining Constructive Journalism

• What is it
• What isn’t it
• Its limits
• Does it work

3. A vision of Constructive Journalism with Ulrik Haagerup, Founder and Director of the Constructive Institute

4. Apply constructive journalism at three levels

• At reporter level: How a reporter, or an investigative journalist, creates new kinds of stories with a more balanced perspective, including solution-oriented treatments
• At programme level: How a programme team can produce the fairest, most comprehensive, in-depth and accurate coverage of stories, supporting the audience’s understanding of key issues. Case study: BBC World Service
• At newsroom level: How the entire newsroom can be organized so that it inspires its audience and facilitates fairer coverage of world issues. Case study: DR, SR, Orbmedia

5. Three steps to Constructive Journalism to move forward

• Planning
• Executing
• Sharing

6. What are your action points?

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