Some radio broadcasters in Nigeria have benefitted from knowledge journalism coaching to enhance their productiveness on the job.
The coaching organised by the Broadcast Radio Grasp Class with help from the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Improvement was geared toward harnessing the potential of data-driven storytelling to revolutionise radio broadcasting in Nigeria.
Based on a launch, all through the programme, Nigerian radio professionals, together with presenters, content material producers, information editors, and reporters, have been immersed in a complete curriculum designed to reinforce their storytelling capabilities by means of the mixing of knowledge journalism.
BRMC said that the coaching underscored the significance of knowledge in crafting compelling narratives, providing contributors the instruments and methods to make their broadcasts extra participating and impactful.
“This collaboration comes at a vital time when the media panorama is quickly evolving, emphasising the significance of data-driven storytelling. Information journalism is a robust instrument that may considerably elevate the standard of content material and allow broadcasters to interact their viewers in additional significant methods,” mentioned BRMC’s founder and Govt Director, Fola Folayan.
“Via this partnership with CJID, we’re excited to supply contributors complete coaching in knowledge journalism, entry to business consultants, networking alternatives, and a certificates of completion,” she added.
She declared that the contributors have been launched to the basics of knowledge journalism, emphasising its essential position in efficient communication.
“The coaching programme offered a deep dive into storytelling with knowledge, showcasing how knowledge visualisations might be seamlessly included into radio narratives to captivate listeners and enrich the broadcasting content material.
“The coaching featured classes led by famend knowledge journalism consultants. Sotiris Sideris, an award-winning journalist recognized for his intensive work in collaborative and cross-border journalism, shared his insights on the worldwide panorama of data-driven storytelling,” she famous.
She added that Kehinde Ogunyale, a seasoned freelance knowledge journalist, supplied sensible recommendation and methods, drawing from his huge expertise within the discipline.
“Past the acquisition of latest expertise, the programme fostered networking alternatives, permitting contributors to attach with business friends and professionals.
“We consider that this coaching program is not going to solely equip radio broadcasters with the required expertise to successfully incorporate knowledge journalism into their broadcasts but additionally empower them to create extra participating and impactful content material, finally enhancing their means to tell and encourage their viewers,” Folayan concluded.
