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Handbook on Election Reporting in Western Balkan Countries

Albania

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Kosovo

Albanian Serbian

North Macedonia

Montenegro

Serbia

Modules

Data Journalism

A number, a letter, and a journalist walk into a story. No punchline - just the start of a data-driven investigation. This module teaches journalists how to uncover stories hidden in data, spot patterns, and report them clearly and effectively.
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Inclusive Coverage and Representation

Put responsibility and inclusion at the heart of your reporting. This training will deepen knowledge of journalists and editors in delivering fair, inclusive reporting, cultivate empathy and raise the profile of women and marginalized groups in the public space.
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Media and AI Literacy

For any credible media today, it is essential to invest in the AI literacy of journalists and editors, ensuring they can critically assess and strategically use AI tools in their news production. This module will give you the knowledge and practical skills to harness AI responsibly, enhancing reporting quality - especially during the elections - without compromising editorial integrity.
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Mobile Journalism (MoJo)

Everywhere you look, MoJo is making its mark. Increasingly, journalism schools across Europe are including it in their programs, and it’s quickly becoming a core reporting skill. This training will help you transform everyday mobile recording into compelling, professional stories.
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Reaching Audiences

Your audience is your most important currency. Knowing who they are, how to reach them, and how to keep them engaged is what makes journalism influential and relevant. This module will teach you how to build meaningful, two-way connections with your audience, foster community, and cultivate trust—not just chase clicks.
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Solution and Constructive Journalism (SoJo)

Stories that go beyond problems grab attention, inspire audiences, and promote civic engagement. Solutions Journalism (SoJo) equips journalists and editors to do exactly that: report not just about problems, but also on how people, communities, and institutions are responding and making progress.
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Trainers

Ardit Hoxha

Ardit Hoxha from Albania is a journalist with extensive experience across radio, television, and online media.

Elena Prnjić

Elena Prnjić from Serbia is a social media manager and presenter with experience gained through multiple internships in print, radio, and television journalism.

Entela Sahiti

Entela Sahiti from Kosovo is a media professional with over 10 years of experience in editing, journalism, production, and team leadership.

Esiona Konomi

Esiona Konomi from Albania is a political reporter since 2015 and an expert/consultant on gender equality in media agendas, freedom of expression, journalists’ capacities, media workers’ conditions, election campaign communication, disinformation, and transparency.

Ivan Subotić

Ivan Subotić from Serbia is the editor-in-chief of FakeNews Tragač. He collaborates with the Novi Sad Journalism School on media literacy programs.

Maja Blaževska Evrosimoska

Maja Blaževska Evrosimoska from North Macedonia is an experienced journalist and media professional with a diverse background in reporting, production, and editorial leadership.

Maja Ćalović

Maja Ćalović from Bosnia and Herzegovina is a digital media expert and educator with over a decade of experience working with journalists, activists, and institutions.

Mladen Obrenović

Mladen Obrenović from Bosnia and Herzegovina is a journalist and editor with 29 years of experience across television, radio, daily and weekly newspapers, and web portals. web and new media, as well as investigative journalism.

Olivera Nikolić

Olivera Nikolić from Montenegro is a journalist and media expert with over two decades of experience in media education, ethics, media literacy, gender equality, and training for journalists, educators, and youth.

Olta Blaceri

Olta Blaceri from Albania is an experienced political reporter and correspondent with a background in television journalism. Skilled in producing on-air interviews, special reports, online news content, and investigative research.

Roman Ivanković

Roman Ivanković from Bosnia and Herzegovina is a media professional with extensive experience in news production, audience engagement, and business development.

Sonja Petruševska Popovska

Sonja Petruševska Popovska from North Macedonia is an experienced journalist and editor with over 25 years in national media, specializing in news editing, reporting, and media literacy training.

Taulant Osmani

Taulant Osmani from Kosovo is an investigative journalist, editor, and project manager specializing in political and social reporting, monitoring public institutions and parliamentary activities, and ensuring high editorial standards.

Teodora Koledin

Teodora Koledin from Serbia is a graduate journalist and master’s student in Communication, with experience in fact-checking and media research.

Toše Ognjanov

Toše Ognjanov from North Macedonia is an experienced multimedia journalist with over 20 years of expertise in digital content creation, social media management, and leading journalistic teams, with proven skills in video production, photography, and training young journalists in multimedia journalism, media literacy, and ethical reporting.

Uran Haxha

Uran Haxha from Kosovo is a journalist, host, and editor with extensive experience in radio, print, and digital media. He is the author and host of political, economic, and social programs, including shows on information disorder and sustainability, and has served as editor-in-chief for multiple media outlets.

Vesna Rajković Nenadić

Vesna Rajković Nenadić from Montenegro is an experienced journalist, editor, and media professional with extensive work in radio, television, print, and digital media.

Zoran Radulović

Zoran Radulović from Montenegro is an editor and journalist at the weekly Monitor and an economic commentator, with experience reporting on over 20 elections, including Montenegro’s independence referendum.