Legit Joins Google News Initiative for Enhanced Journalism Training

, Legit, a global media holding, took part in the Google News Initiative to support modern newsrooms and equip tech-savvy journalists with up-to-date knowledge of online editorial tools and digital strategies.Through this program, Legit’s journalists from African digital news media projects, Legit.ng, Tuko.co.ke, Yen.com.gh, and Briefly News, engaged in three insightful sessions.

During the lecture “Develop Your Digital Reporting Skills”, Legit’s editors nailed the art of digital journalism. They discovered various Google tools and resources to find, verify, and tell engaging stories.The “New Storytelling Formats and Data Visualisation” session proved invaluable for Legit’s video team and journalists working with data visualisation. As the media landscape evolves, mastering storytelling techniques is essential, and this session provided practical tools and strategies.

At the same time Legit’s editorial team, along with the Social Media Management team, benefited from the session “Finding New Ways to Fight Misinformation”. In an era of information overload, combating misinformation is paramount, especially in a year full of election turbulence. “We strive for an even more reliable news ecosystem within Legit to report on current affairs and key happenings in a trustful and convenient manner,” – said Anna Krokhmaliuk, Legit’s Media Project Manager.In the spirit of this collaboration, Legit, as a global media holding, remains dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories across our diverse digital platforms.

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