Hanoi fosters skills, methods, and production of Longform journalism products

The training class included 35 trainees from Hanoi Moi Newspaper, Phu Nu Thu Do Newspaper, Quoc Phong Thu Do Newspaper, Chuyen De An Ninh Thu Do, Tuoi Tre Thu Do Newspaper, Nguoi Ha Noi Magazine, Lao Dong Thu Do Newspaper, Kinh Te & Do Thi Newspaper, with a presentation by journalist Vo Hoang Long, Deputy Head of Editorial Department of Vietnam Plus Electronic Newspaper (Vietnam News Agency).

Journalist Vo Hoang Long, Deputy Head of Editorial Department of Vietnam Plus Electronic Newspaper (Vietnam News Agency) shared at the Training Course. Photo: Le Tam

Within the framework of the training program, journalist Vo Hoang Long shared: Longform is a type of long-format article, beautifully designed illustrations, deep and wide information, combined with graphics, videos , animations..., often chosen as the main article for magazines, websites..., helping readers understand deeply about a topic or a character.

In addition to sharing practical experiences and the process of making Longform of Vietnam Plus, journalist Vo Hoang Long suggests ways of thinking to make Longform meet standards, instructions on how to do this type of article, especially skills in using the latest tools to present Longform more simply, aesthetically, novelly, attracting high attention of readers.

Training course on Longform product creation skills using Canva and Sway to improve professional skills for reporters and journalists of press agencies. Photo: Le Tam

The training course is of great significance in the current digital transformation trend, when newsrooms are gradually converting all operations from the physical environment to the digital environment, through applications, software, and digital platforms, contributing to supporting journalists and reporters to gradually change old habits, hone their skills in using digital tools and develop creativity.

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/hoi-nha-bao-tp-ha-noi-boi-duong-ky-nang-phuong-phap-dung-san-pham-bao-chi-longform-post289379.html