SAND, SWEAT AND SATELLITE PHONES: REPORTING WAR IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Paula Slier, media trainer, war correspondent; CEO, Newshound Media International and Newshound Academy
Friday 23 January 11.15 am COURSE FEES R115; Staff and students R58
What does it mean to risk your life for a story – and what happens when the cameras stop rolling? In this honest and revealing lecture Paula Slier shares first-hand insights from years of reporting on some of the world’s most volatile conflicts – including Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Russia and Ukraine. With a blend of frontline footage and deeply personal stories, she peels back the layers of modern war reporting: the adrenaline rush, the ethical tightropes, the heartbreak and the fleeting moments of hope.
This is a behind-the-scenes journey into a world where truth is contested, danger is constant, and the biggest battles often happen far from the battlefield.
Recommended reading
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. 2021. Safety Handbook for Women Journalists. Hedges, C. 2002. The Seduction of Battle and the Perversion of War. New York: PublicAffairs.
Monroy-Hernández, A et al. 2013. The New War Correspondents: The Rise of Civic Media Curation in Urban Warfare.
Reuters Institute. 2013. Is There Anybody Out There? Crisis and Collaboration in Foreign Reporting.
Proceedings of the 2013 ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work, pp. 1443–1452.
Ricchiardi, S et al. 2009. Disaster Coverage Guide. International Centre for Journalists.
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Paula Slier is an international war correspondent and the founder of Newshound Media International. She served as Middle East Bureau Chief and Head of Africa for RT for 18 years. Slier has reported from over 40 countries including Israel, Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Ukraine and Russia. She has also worked for several major international news networks including Reuters Africa, CNN World Report, Channel News Asia, Eyewitness News, Carte Blanche and i24 News. She has covered major conflicts and humanitarian crises for more than two decades. A South African native, she is a frequent speaker on media ethics and conflict journalism. Her work is known for its honesty,courage, and compassion.