Resources
How to do Media Work
10 Steps to a Hard Hitting Action Media Team A 10 step guide we produces which runs through the basics of putting together a media team and doing effective press work in social justice campaigning.
An Activists’ Guide to Exploiting the Media – George Monbiot
People and Planet Press Resources – including draft Press Releases
Smartmeme’s excellent press work resources and “Spokesperson Tips” guidesheet
Urban 75’s info for photographing and videoing protests
Useful Databases and Resources
Database of Local Newspapers in every county
Journalisted: Track down contact details for journalists and find out who is writing on what issue
The Media Trust’s tips on getting a story in the news
Press Complaints Commission Guidelines
Trainings
We are happy to either run media trainings for your group, or put you in touch with groups and people who could do trainings. Get in touch with pressgang [at] riseup.net.
Many local action groups have experienced media activists – get in touch with local groups to skillshare.