The first day of the media school was dedicated to various aspects of journalism, including artificial intelligence, investigative activities, fact-checking, and podcast creation. The speakers discussed changes in the role of journalists in the context of digitalization, presented AI tools for preparing materials, and outlined methods for structuring investigations and verifying facts amid the spread of fake news and information manipulation.
Additionally, the experts shared practical tips on creating podcasts, covering stages from concept development and scriptwriting to recording and promotion. Participants were introduced to modern audio content formats and received recommendations for developing their own media projects.
On the second day of training, participants continued their sessions under the guidance of Tural Kerimov. During the lectures, international journalism standards, current trends in the media landscape, and key aspects of visual culture were discussed. The speaker emphasized the necessity for journalists to adapt to global changes, utilize visual formats to enhance storytelling, and maintain high ethical standards in their work. Participants analyzed real examples and received recommendations for creating quality multimedia content, as well as studied practices used in leading global newsrooms.
This initiative has become one of the largest educational platforms for media in the region, uniting both future and current professionals in the fields of communications, digital content, and journalism.
