Journalism Intro

If you want to fast-track a career in journalism, this is the perfect place to start.

Learn research, writing, interviewing and sub-editing skills from industry experts.

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Journalism Intro

Journalism Intro

Learn the essential skills every journalist needs – how to identify a story, how to conduct your research, writing for both news and feature articles, and master the art of sub-editing. This course will help you develop a strong foundation in news writing, feature writing, storytelling, and ethical practices.

This course equips you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to embark on a successful journey in journalism.

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Two Days

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10:00 - 16:30 GMT

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon The changing face of journalism
  • icon Effective research techniques
  • icon News reporting essentials
  • icon Crafting engaging feature articles
  • icon Ethical considerations and media law

You need no previous experience to attend this course.

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Course leader is an experienced industry expert

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Course Outline

1

Introduction to journalism

Different facets of today's journalism

How journalism is changing

2

Research

The internet as a research tool

Traditional sources for journalists

What makes news and how to find it

3

News reporting

The difference between news and feature writing

The essentials of news reporting

Researching news subjects

Writing a good news story

Working to journalism deadlines

News desk organisation

4

Feature writing

What makes a good feature?

Understanding your audience

Finding subjects for features

Structuring your feature

Writing excellent introductions

Developing a feature

Selling your feature

Rewriting for different audiences

5

Interviewing

Preparing for an interview

Choosing who to interview

Face-to-face interviews

Telephone interviews

Interview techniques

The difficult interview

Extracting information

Spotting hidden agendas

The press conference

6

Sub-editing

How to sub your work

On-screen subbing

Writing headlines

Effective use of quotes

7

Writing for a digital audience

The difference between print and online reading habits

Writing for readers who skim

Making your copy searchable

Embedding multimedia content in your features

8

Ethics and legal issues

A guide to the basics of media law

9

Questions and answers

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

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Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

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Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.