Public storytelling guide

Your practical goal is to host a storytelling event that showcases the stories of people with IDD in your community. You can alter the plan, but we suggest five storytellers and in-person workshops and show.

Step 01

Identify who in your newsroom will work on this project.

This event can be done by yourself or with a team. Here are some roles to think about as you plan. One person can take on more than one role. Note: not all of these roles will always apply.

Four people in bright colours greet each other; one reaches out to shake hands.

  • Project Manager

    This is the main organizer of the event. The person leading the charge and making the major decisions.

  • Partner / Storyteller Liaison

    The main contact for storytellers and programs to partner with. Facilitate workshops, brainstorm with storytellers, develop stories.

  • Day of Event Coordinator

    This person will organize the run-of-show and be the main contact for the venue. They will make sure everything is running smoothly the day of the event.

  • Host / Moderator

    Keep the event running smoothly in front of the audience. This role will make sure the program runs as planned. Will engage with audience and storytellers for panel discussion.

  • Social Media Manager

    Manage all promotional material and graphics for the event. Create the invite and plan social media posts after the event

  • Photographer / Videographer

    In charge of creating all visual content before, during and after event