Activity Details (ID# 3152)

Activity Synopsis

To provide training for FM radio stations in news management to improve the quality and availability of news. Target group was senior journalists - news editors, senior producers, station managers or deputies. 

This workshop was the third in a series of four which were believed to be the first international training courses aimed at the FM commercial radio sector in Belarus and delivered within the country since independence.

In drawing up the original proposal, discussions were held with the head of the office of IREX ProMedia, members of the target audience and the BBC’s regional experts. Published sources were reviewed in order to assess the current media situation in Belarus.

A trainer with relevant expertise was identified and allocated time in the UK to draw up a course outline based on the identified needs of the participants. Course materials and text, audio and video examples were and, where necessary, translated into Russian.

The country office IrexPro Media in Minsk provided the training venue and equipment, and recruited participants.

The trainer has provided a full written report on the activity. This includes a detailed breakdown of all course activity, including the contents of individual sessions. Changes to the course schedule were made to meet the requirements of the participants. They are fully reflected in the course report.


No media coverage was known to have been produced as a direct result of this course.

All participants completed an evaluation form at the end of the course. The full results are included in the trainer’s report. They indicate that the course almost completely fulfilled the trainees’ expectations, that it was about right in length and level, and that it would help them do their job much more effectively.

Five out of seven possible target stations were reached. The others were unable to release staff to attend due to work commitments. A great deal of printed material was provided, which should help those who participated pass on their learning to their colleagues.
 

No declarations or decisions were made as a result of this training.

A clear need and wish for further training for FM commercial radio stations was identified. BBC world Service Training – World Service and IREX ProMedia will explore ways or providing this.

A large amount of news management training material in Russian was provided. This is probably the first time such material has been made available in Belarus.

 

News Editors, Senior Producers, stations managers from FM stations in Minsk