Global Beat: How to Conduct a Multi-Ethnic Team Reporting Project

Global Reporting Network Publications How to Conduct a Multi-Ethnic Team Reporting Project By Denise Hamilton Center for War, Peace, and the News Media Copyright © 1997 New York University Part 1: Introduction Multi-ethnic team reporting: what is it? Project background What are the project goals? Who does the project target? Part 2: Pre-Planning Choosing a coordinator Choosing a local partner Selecting a general theme Money matters Laying the groundwork Picking reporters Part 3: Getting Started--Days 1-3 Getting to know everyone: The first day on the ground Introducing the project and its goals Coordinator's role Schedule and timeline Picking a theme Individual stories Part 4: Structuring Stories--Days 3-4 Outlining stories Logo and title Photos, graphics, illustrations Visiting the editors Part 5: Discussing Key Journalistic Themes--Days 4-5 Sources Interviewing Part 6: In the Midst-Reporting--Days 5-17 Coordinator's general role expands Setting up reporting teams Finding common ground Key issues for reporting and writing Part 7: Writing the Stories--Days 15-25 The designated writer Plan for two drafts Writing tips Part 8: Coordinating the Series--Days 24-25 First draft Group comments Last minute team reporting The second draft Part 9: Editing the Stories Days--25-27 Bring in a translator as needed Mark up copy with changes as appropriate. Meet with designated writer to explain changes. Assemble photos, illustrations, graphics, and boxes Final assembly and review Part 10: Wrap-Up--Day 28 Second meeting with editors Evaluations Part 11: Maximizing the Impact and Follow-Up--Days 29-30 Maximizing the impact Ideas for follow-up Additional Resources Organizations Publications Appendices (not available on-line) "Multi-Ethnic Reporting in Macedonia," by Denise Hamilton, Neiman Reports, Summer 1996, pp. 81-83. An illustration of a successful multi-ethnic team reporting project "Ten Easy Lessons for Creating Ethnic Discord," by Vanessa Vasic Janckovic Guidelines for Journalists Covering Ethnic Conflict, by Bruce J. Allyn and Steven I. Wilkinson, Conflict Management Group, January 1994 "The Media's Role in Preventing and Moderating Conflict," by Robert Karl Manoff International Federation of Journalists, "Declaration of Principles on the Conduct of Journalists" The Seattle Times Diversity Checklist "Total Community Coverage," by Alex MacLeod, Managing Editor, The Seattle Times Funding for this manual was generously provided by the Winston Foundation for World Peace. Return to Global Beat Home Page Nuclear Watch | East Asian Security | Economic & Monetary Union | NATO Expansion | Nuclear Weapons and Proliferation | U.S. Defense Policy | Publications | Events | Experts Directory | Links Directory | About the GRN |