Trauma reporting is different from standard reporting, requiring a specific set of skills that will ensure your safety on the job. So how can we protect ourselves when reporting on dangerous and traumatic situations, such as war, natural disasters or street protests?
Check out this article from Arun Karki at IJNet, who details the advice from Dilip Thapa Magar, a Kathmandu-based freelance television reporter and activist, and Narendra Shrestha, a Nepalese photojournalist who has covered earthquakes.
They explain the importance of knowing the geography of a conflict-hit zone before you go there, to hide if chaos erupts, as well as remembering the details – no matter how small.
As well as being physically at risk in conflict areas, reporters are also being targeted by hackers, militias and even governments, making their jobs increasingly difficult. Check out this advice from journalists Nick Garnett and Clare Arthurs as to why you should undertake a risk assessment before you go anywhere.
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