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

The training course included 35 participants from Hanoi Moi Newspaper, Hanoi Women's Newspaper, Hanoi National Defense Newspaper, Hanoi Security Special Issue, Hanoi Youth Newspaper, Hanoi People Magazine, Hanoi Labor Newspaper, and Hanoi Economy & Urban Newspaper, with a presentation by journalist Vo Hoang Long, Deputy Head of the Editorial Department of Vietnam Plus online newspaper (Vietnam News Agency).

Journalist Vo Hoang Long, Deputy Head of the Editorial Department of Vietnam Plus online newspaper (Vietnam News Agency), shared his insights at the training course. Photo: Le Tam

Within the framework of the training program, journalist Vo Hoang Long shared: Longform articles are a type of article with a long format, beautifully designed illustrations, in-depth and broad information, combining graphics, videos , animations, etc., and are often chosen as feature articles for magazines, websites, etc., helping readers to deeply understand a topic or a person.

Besides sharing practical experience and the Longform writing process of Vietnam Plus, journalist Vo Hoang Long offered insights into how to create high-quality Longform articles, provided guidance on how to write this type of article, and especially demonstrated skills in using the latest tools to present Longform articles more simply, aesthetically, and creatively, attracting the reader's attention.

The training course on creating Longform content using Canva and Sway aims to enhance the professional skills of reporters and journalists from media organizations. Photo: Le Tam

This training course is of significant importance in the current trend of digital transformation, as newsrooms are gradually shifting all their operations from the physical environment to the digital environment through digital applications, software, and platforms. It helps journalists and reporters 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