When reporters from different countries work together to investigate sensitive and often controversial issues, the importance of risk management cannot be overstated. Cross-border journalism exposes journalists to a range of risks, from legal and physical threats to digital vulnerabilities, that are unique to the international scope of their work. Working together mitigates several risks though: people with bad intentions cannot attack the whole team. Also, with the clever use of safe havens, a story can still be told about a politician in another country, for example, so that the local journalist is out of the line of fire.
Understanding the Importance of Risk Management
Project managers are responsible for ensuring that sufficient time and attention is given to risk assessment, both at the beginning and during the project. Good risk management can prevent many unpleasant and even life-threatening situations, not only for sources and the team, but for everyone involved, even the publisher.
