Basic Mobile Journalism (MoJo) Workshop

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Here is a comprehensive workshop content outline for a two-day program on Mobile Journalism (MoJo) 

Workshop Title: Mobile Journalism for Public Service and Nation-Building

Day 1: Foundations of Mobile Journalism

The first day focuses on the technical essentials and the conceptual framework of MoJo.

Session 1: Introduction to Mobile Journalism

Concepts: Defining MoJo and its evolution in the digital age.

Government Role: Understanding our role as a primary communicator and how mobile tools bridge the gap with citizens.

Best Practices: Reviewing successful mobile-first campaigns and high-quality news reports.

Session 2: Smartphone Camera Basics

Technical Skills: Mastery of framing, composition, and the "Rule of Thirds".

Environmental Factors: Optimizing natural and artificial lighting.

Audio & Settings: Capturing clean audio and configuring camera settings for professional-grade video.

Session 3: Mobile News Gathering and Storytelling

Interviewing: Techniques for conducting interviews using only a smartphone.

Story Planning: Developing a "mobile-first" mindset when mapping out news stories.

Writing: Adapting scriptwriting for mobile consumption—concise, engaging, and direct.

Session 4: Mobile Video Editing and Publishing

Tools: Introduction to mobile editing applications

Workflow: Organizing clips, adding B-roll, and layering transitions.

Publishing: Optimizing files for various digital platforms to ensure fast loading and high quality.

Day 2: Application, Public Service, and Ethics

Day two shifts focus toward people-centered storytelling and our institutional responsibilities.

Session 5: Understanding the Filipino Digital Audience

Generational Consumption: Analyzing how Gen Z, Millennials, and older audiences consume information differently.

Social Issues: Aligning content with current Philippine social issues and public concerns.

Responsibility: Delivering information that is clear, accessible, and highly relevant to the public.

Session 6: Mobile Storytelling for Communication

People-Centered Stories: Translating into relatable, human-interest narratives.

Ethical Reporting: Guidelines for covering vulnerable sectors and sensitive community topics with dignity.

Session 7: Practical Mobile Video Production (Hands-on)

Field Work: Shooting practical content such as event coverage, disaster response documentation, and program highlights.

Public Service Focus: Ensuring the visuals reflect our commitment to service.

Session 8: Mobile Editing for Specific Platforms

Platform Adaptation: Tailoring one video into multiple formats:

Facebook: Standard news format.

TikTok/YouTube Shorts: Fast-paced, vertical engagement.

Institutional Tone: Maintaining credibility and official branding across all edits.

Session 9: Responsible MoJo and Ethics

Accountability: Handling public feedback and managing sensitive issues online.

Privacy & Trust: Understanding the legal and ethical boundaries of privacy and audience trust.

Workshop Culmination

The program concludes with an Output Review and Presentation, where participants present their edited stories for feedback and synthesis. The goal is to integrate these skills into the daily communication workflow of the participants' respective fields.