Mobile Journalism and Social Media workshop for Journalists

Karachi: A group photo after workshop at Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi

KARACHI: Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS) arranged a Workshop on ‘Mobile Journalism and Social Media’ its importance, in collaboration with Arts Council of Pakistan here the other day.
The workshop was attended by large number of sports journalists including SJAS members. Video attached here

Karachi: Muhammad Asif Khan highlighted importance of social media for news.

Senior journalists, Asif Khan, Faizan Lakhani, Mehmood Riaz and Ubaid Awan, work with news channels, gave a detail briefing on Mobile Journalism.
Senior journalists while highlighted the use mobile phones during reporting, said during making of mobile video, the most important thing is how to hold it, being a professional journalist.

Karachi: Mr Faizan Lakhani delivered lecture how to use mobile in field to make footage and how to edit it for news.

Choosing a good mobile for personal use with different features including developing, editing, formatting, message sending, storage apps plays the role of a newsroom in your own hand.
On the occasion, former member of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Governing Board and ex-President of Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA), Ejaz Farooqui said that the assistance of the journalists is to be consistent with modern technology.
SJAS has set an example for other journalists’ associations by organizing such type of workshops, he added.

Karachi: Mr Ubaid Awan highlighted role of social media and citizen journalism

Tariq Aslam, SJAS President said that mobile phone has become the most important tool for improving journalism and reporting.
The aim of the workshop is to maintain the continuity of learning and teaching process, Tariq opined.

Karachi: Mr Mehmood Riaz delivered his lecture about social media

Muhammad Asghar Azeem, Secretary SJAS said while delivering his speech said that today the mobile phone is been assisting in almost every sector of our society as civilians recoding on the spot videos have helped in apprehending lots of criminals and one can imagine what a journalist can do with it.

Karachi: Mr Ubaid Awan receiving certificate after workshop from Prof. Ijaz Ahmed Farooqui (Sec. Arts Council)

Mobile journalism is no threat to cameraman but can be compatible with the modern requirements of journalism.
Cameraman can also switch to mobile journalism so that in the world, he would be called video journalists instead of Cameraman, Secretary SJAS concluded.
Later, Professor Ejaz Farooqui distributed certificates to the participants.

Karachi: A view of workshop participants

Karachi: SJAS President Tariq Aslam and Secretary Asghar Azeem receiving their certificates.

68pc journalists in Pakistan feel insecure online, says DRF report

Karachi – At least 68 per cent of journalists in the country have faced “online insecurity” in various ways including blackmail, hacking, threats, sexual harassment, data theft and stalking, read a report issued by Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) on Friday.

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Journalists who have faced digital insecurity.

The report titled “Digital (In)Security of Journalists in Pakistan” is based on a nationwide survey “on the state of security of journalists to shed light on the threats and concerns journalists face online”.

The survey was divided into two parts; the first part inquired journalists’ understanding of digital security. The second part was addressed to journalists who had experienced online threats or harassment — 68% of total respondents said they had faced online threats or harassment, hence proving that the majority is exposed to online insecurity.

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This report seeks to give recommendations to lawmakers with reference to the under-consideration Journalist Protection Bill.

“The first draft of the Bill did not include provisions for the digital security of journalists, thus the aim of this report is to advocate for lawmakers to also consider that journalists be protected online to keep censorship at bay, and to safeguard their mental health, quality of work, physical security of journalists and freedom of the press,” read a statement issued by the Digital Rights Foundation.

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The report also found a dire need for organisations to realise the nature of this threat and for them to conduct training for digital security and privacy.

AIPS Africa Congress to be held in Nairobi from December 16-19

by SJAK

NAIROBI, November 18, 2017 – Over 20 countries are expected to take part in the AIPS Africa congress in Nairobi from December 16 to 19 this year. This is the first time AIPS Africa will be hosting a meeting in the East Africa region.

AIPS President Gianni Merlo will attend the elective congress.

“The Congress in Nairobi will be another milestone for AIPS Africa. In the past years, sport journalism has made huge strides in Africa and the new generation of colleagues are ready for the need of our profession at this changing time. Together with AIPS Africa, we will continue to develop programmes that improve the skills and the culture of the younger generation. This is the only way we can challenge the big problems of sport like doping and corruption,” said Gianni Merlo.

The Sports Journalist Association of Kenya (SJAK) confirmed that it would host the congress after consultations with the continental office.

“There is no doubt of Kenya’s position in continental and world of sports, so it was only fitting that we host our African colleagues. It will be a good time for them to have a taste of Kenya’s hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere, with no rush to beat deadlines. For us as SJAK, and Kenyan sports writers, it will be a good forum to network and share our nation’s passion for sports,” said SJAK President, Chris Mbaisi.

The AIPS Africa Congress was initially set for October but was postponed to December due to the presidential election re-run.

“Then, there were fears that the congress could be moved from Nairobi due to the tensed political climate. But after consultations, the AIPS Africa executive agreed to reschedule the congress,” he noted.

AIPS Africa president Mitchell Obi said: “After a long wait the cream of sports journalists and sports media leaders will find the reassuring warmth in Nairobi, a city that rolls with tourism, to prepare for a momentous 2018. Hoping to align with the change fever in Africa, our colleagues will be striving to find a fresh value laden voice to meet and beat the hurdles that confront African sports and its media. Salute to our Kenyan colleagues for braving the odds and showing the world that with sports and the media, where there is a will, there must be a way. Africa will be loud in Nairobi. Wait for us!”

Nairobi was granted the hosting rights in April in Seoul, where AIPS held its quadrennial vote, that elected SJAK’s treasurer, Evelyn Watta as its vice president, the first African woman to serve in that position. The congress will be the final official calendar of event for the Lausanne-headquartered AIPS.

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Veteran sports journalists to be honored by AIPS at World Athletics Championship

LAUSANNE: In anticipation of the World Championships in Athletics 2017 in London, International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and IAAF will honor veteran sports journalists who have covered 10 (ten) or more World Championships throughout their career.

As the International Sports Press Association, AIPS will recognize sports media for their significant contribution in the coverage and promotion of World Athletics, at the ongoing 16th edition of the event, being held in London, UK, August 4-13.
Journalists who have covered at least 10 (ten) World Championships in athletics as accredited media representatives, that is World Championships spanning from the last 20 years or more will be recognized at the event, and are welcome to send in their submissions and CVs to the following

In order to be bestowed the honor, a journalist must have covered the Championships while working for a media organization as a reporter/freelance in the written press, a photographer or a TV/radio
Reporter. Journalists may provide proof of their coverage (accreditation badges, articles, photos, etc).

Olympic bus carrying journalists hit by unknown projectile

RIO DE JANEIRO — Two windows were shattered when an Olympic bus carrying journalists was hit by an unknown projectile. There were no serious injuries.

“We don’t know yet if the bus was shot, or it was a stone,” organizing committee spokesman Mario Andrada told The Associated Press.

Andrada said three of the 12 journalists on the bus suffered minor injuries. Two windows were shattered, with tiny chards of glass remaining in place.

“There was kind of a popping noise and something hit two windows on the side of the bus and left two hole marks, which looked like bullet holes,” David Davies, a photographer for the British-based news agency Press Association, told the AP.

He said occupants hit the floor, unsure what was happening. Davies said the bus eventually picked up a police escort.

The bus was traveling from the northern venue cluster of Deodoro to the main Olympic Park in the suburb of Barra da Tijuca.

AP