Alana Barton
Director, Media Programs
Director, Media Programs
Former Media Training Manager
We work with journalists over time to increase their critical thinking and data literacy skills so they can create effective print and online articles and broadcast programs. This time investment allows the journalists to form personal and professional bonds with others in the program and creates camaraderie that motivates and energizes them to do great work.
Our media training programs and workshops allow us to work with journalists at the community, national, and regional levels and at all stages of their careers—from youth just starting out at the local radio station to seasoned editors leading established newsrooms.
PRB’s signature journalism training program, Women’s Edition, has supported hundreds of senior-level women editors, reporters, and producers from influential media organizations in low- and middle-income countries for more than 25 years to examine and report on pressing issues affecting women’s health and status. Journalists from leading news media organizations around the developing world are competitively selected to participate in this activity.
PRB offers media training through:
Influential media organizations examine and report on pressing issues affecting women's health and status.