Breaking news training for civil society
Breaking News Training for Civil Society
Objective: To equip civil society organizations with the skills and knowledge to effectively respond to breaking news and crisis situations, and to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible reporting.
Agenda:
Module 1: Introduction to Breaking News and Crisis Communication
- Definition of breaking news and crisis communication
- Importance of effective communication during breaking news and crisis situations
- Overview of the role of civil society in breaking news and crisis communication
Module 2: Identifying and Verifying Information
- How to identify and verify information during breaking news and crisis situations
- Importance of fact-checking and verifying sources
- Best practices for verifying information in real-time
Module 3: Effective Communication Strategies
- How to develop effective communication strategies during breaking news and crisis situations
- Importance of clear and concise messaging
- Best practices for communicating with stakeholders, including the public, media, and government
Module 4: Crisis Communication Planning
- Importance of having a crisis communication plan in place
- How to develop a crisis communication plan
- Best practices for exercising and testing crisis communication plans
Module 5: Media Relations and Interview Skills
- How to build relationships with the media during breaking news and crisis situations
- Importance of media relations and interview skills
- Best practices for media relations and interview skills
Module 6: Social Media and Online Communication
- How to use social media and online platforms during breaking news and crisis situations
- Importance of social media and online communication
- Best practices for social media and online communication
Module 7: Dealing with Rumors and Misinformation
- How to deal with rumors and misinformation during breaking news and crisis situations
- Importance of addressing rumors and misinformation
- Best practices for addressing rumors and misinformation
Module 8: Evaluation and Lessons Learned
- How to evaluate the effectiveness of breaking news and crisis communication efforts
- Importance of learning from experiences and improving communication strategies
- Best practices for evaluating and improving communication strategies
Training Methods:
- Lectures and presentations
- Group discussions and case studies
- Role-playing exercises
- Interactive simulations
- Online resources and materials
Target Audience:
- Civil society organizations, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and advocacy groups
- Public affairs and communications professionals
- Media relations and public relations professionals
- Crisis communication and emergency management professionals
Duration: 2-3 days
Location: Online or in-person, depending on the needs of the participants
Language: English, with the option to provide translation services for participants who require them.
Certification: Participants who complete the training will receive a certificate of completion.
Evaluation: The training will be evaluated based on participant feedback, assessment of knowledge and skills gained, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the training in achieving its objectives.
Follow-up: A follow-up session or online course will be provided to reinforce the skills and knowledge gained during the training, and to provide ongoing support and guidance to participants.