Safety consultancy, training, and operational support for journalists and news organisations operating in dynamic and higher-risk environments.
When journalists deploy into challenging environments, organisations need experienced support they can rely on.
We provide trusted consultants, practical advice, and operational support designed specifically for the realities of news gathering.
From pre-deployment planning and remote support to embedded safety advisors in the field, our focus is simple: helping organisations support their teams with confidence.
Safety consultancy for news organisations operating in complex and higher-risk environments.
From pre-deployment planning and remote support to embedded consultants in the field, we help organisations support their teams with confidence.
Specialist training designed for the realities of news gathering. We provide operational safety training for journalists and professional development programmes for media safety advisors supporting those operations.
Applying the same operational approach to international travel, corporate operations, and organisations working in challenging environments. Practical advice and support focused on helping people operate safely and effectively.
"DEMONSTRATED CAPABILITY. SPECIALIST TRAINING. RELIABLE SUPPORT. EVERYTHING WE DO IS DESIGNED TO HELP NEWS ORGANISATIONS OPERATE WITH CONFIDENCE IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS."
Watchkeeper Operations was established to provide specialist safety consultancy, training, and operational support to news organisations operating in complex environments.
Our consultants have supported journalists, media organisations, NGOs, and international clients across a wide range of operational contexts. We combine practical field experience with structured planning, training, and support designed specifically for the realities of news gathering.
An online professional development programme for safety consultants supporting journalists and news organisations.
The course focuses on the judgement, planning, decision-making, and operational awareness required to support news teams before, during, and after deployment in complex environments.
An online training programme designed specifically for journalists intending to operate in dynamic and higher-risk environments.
The course develops the knowledge, judgement, and decision-making skills that help journalists plan for high-risk assignments and operate more safely in the field.
