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Implementing Journalist Peer Support Programs – Lessons from Those Who Have Done It: 2006 to Now!
Wednesday October 9, 2024 14:00 - 14:50 CEST
English
Session document
Presenting examples of setting up and operating peer support programs across the world - The Washington Post, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the cross-industry program facilitated by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP). Best practice guidelines for setting up media industry peer support programs has been written and will be discussed (McMahon, in press).

This panel will share reflections on establishing peer support programs in newsrooms and cross-industry; present questions to clarify what types of support a journalism organisation should offer staff, and lessons learned from years of established peer support programs from Britain, the Global South and Oceania.
Moderators
avatar for Dr. Cait McMahon

Dr. Cait McMahon

Founder and Director, CMC:Cait McMahon Consulting
Dr Cait McMahon OAM is an innovator, thought leader, and skilled educator, and one of the few psychologists globally who has dedicated over 30 years working with those in the media industry on work related trauma exposure.Dr McMahon was instrumental in training and developing the... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Rowena Paraan

Rowena Paraan

Training Director, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism / Dart Centre Asia Pacific
Rowena Paraan has been a journalist for over 30 years and is currently the Training Director of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ). She designs and implements training workshops on investigative journalism, weaving the discussion of trauma-informed reporting... Read More →
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Natalie Graham

Presenter and Peer Support Coordinator, BBC
Natalie is an experienced journalist who has worked in a range of on-air roles at the BBC since she joined the organisation in 1996. After many years on the road as a reporter she is now the anchor of the daily regional news TV programme South East Today. For 11 years she also presented... Read More →
avatar for Phoebe Connelly

Phoebe Connelly

Senior Editor, AI Strategy and Innovation, The Washington Post
Connelly is a journalist and senior editor for AI strategy and innovation at The Post. Connelly, along with colleague Camille Kilgore has spearheaded The Washington Post peer support program. Focused on staff wellbeing for a number of years, Connelly and Kilgore assessed that a peer... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 14:00 - 14:50 CEST
English
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