Head of Editorial

UK Salary range £50,000 - £100,000

Heads of Editorial lead and manage editorial departments. They set editorial strategies, coordinate content production, and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality and engaging content.

They manage deadlines, budgets, and production schedules. Strong leadership, communication, and editorial expertise are essential.

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Head of Editorial

UK Salary range £50,000 - £100,000

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Courses For Heads of Editorial

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Feature Writing Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Private Options

Learn the essential writing and research skills to become a professional feature writer. Understand the preparation and workflow required to keep your editor happy.

Learn the art of feature writing in this introductory level course.

Discover how to craft compelling narratives and create in-depth stories that inform and entertain.

Develop your storytelling skills, master interview techniques, and explore different writing structures to create feature articles that really engage your audience.

  •  Constructing feature articles effectively
  •  Generating engaging feature subjects
  •  Grammar, style, and sentence construction
  •  How to structure a captivating feature
  •  Interview techniques for compelling quotes

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    "Really interesting, inspiring and helpful with feedback."

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    "Great teacher and great venue"

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    "Friendly, nice environment."

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    "Our trainer was extremely good and very welcoming. It was nice to spend the two days with him."

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    "Was a great experience, really can't fault it. I think it was the best course i've been on. Good timings for breaks etc and fab, knowledgeable trainer."

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Good Grammar and Punctuation

From £299 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain confidence and improve their writing. Master the correct use of English grammar and accurate punctuation.

Good grammar is essential for effective communication.

This course will provide an excellent understanding of how English grammar works.

This will enhance your written communication skills, build your credibility, and help you convey your thoughts with clarity and precision.

  •  Mastering sentence construction
  •  Understanding punctuation rules
  •  Crafting sentences and paragraphs
  •  Using different tenses
  •  Nailing apostrophes and plurals

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    "Course was very helpful and having the materials to take away was great"

    London Ambulance Service

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    "Our instructor demonstrated a deep understanding of the material and effectively communicated that knowledge in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. This approach made learning more enjoyable and accessible for us."

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    "Explaining in great detail"

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    "Very good at explaining in detail. also if you need help going back over things."

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    "I found the exercises useful, especially starting off the course with one."

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How to Write Effectively

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Write persuasive, compelling copy that will engage your audience. Learn valuable techniques to dramatically improve your writing skills.

Enhance your writing skills to effectively convey ideas, thoughts, and information with clarity and precision.

This course will give you the skills to write clearly and concisely making a positive impression on your colleagues and clients.

  •  Having a clear brief
  •  Focusing on your audience
  •  Structuring your copy effectively
  •  Writing clearly and concisely
  •  Using active sentences

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    "Small groups with excellent practical examples. Full of informative practical tips to take away."

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    "I believe the overall lesson plan was well structure and thought through. Something I'd take on moving forward which I love."

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    "Giving tailored advice to my needs as a professional"

    British Heart Foundation

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    "I really enjoyed my course today. Nathan was very personable and informative. The content was interesting and useful. I would recommend Media Training."

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    "Nathan was very patient, experienced and I have learnt a lot of new things I didn't know prior about writing effectively. Nathan was good at bring me along with what he was teaching."

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Journalism Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

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.

On this course you will learn the essential skills required by every journalist - research, interviewing, fact-checking, and verifying information.

You will also develop effective storytelling techniques and boost your writing skills so that you both engage and inform your readers.

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

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    "Detailed and in-depth knowledge without it being overwhelming. Great balance of exercises to insights"

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    "Thanks Piers for an extremely informative two days and for being so approachable!"

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    "The variety of tasks was really helpful for the work I am going to be doing. I found the feedback really useful and practical. I think I have a better overview of how to write effective news and features, and really enjoyed the interview and headline tasks. Nathan was great at answering all the questions I had!"

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    "Tailored course to attendees, flexible with times and activities"

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    "Nathan is a great trainer!"

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Leadership Intro

From £899 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Develop your leadership skills and learn to inspire and empower your team. Understand what makes an effective leader and how to apply your new skills.

Develop your leadership skills and learn to inspire and empower your team.

Understand what makes an effective leader and how to apply your new skills.

  •  Define your leadership style
  •  Analyse your strengths and weaknesses
  •  How to communicate effectively
  •  Engage and inspire your team
  •  Leading your team through change

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    "A lot of valuable content and examples were shared during the call, which I found very helpful."

    Norac Foods UK

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    "Creative atmosphere"

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    "Michael was a joy, his enthusiasm and knowledge was brilliant! i loved every minute. It has really helped!"

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    "Michael was great at communication, entertaining and conducted the perfect balance of humour. Michael also listened to questions and even workshopped scenarios that we have encountered in the past. I've done a few of these courses now and this is one of the best courses I've been involved in! Thank you! :D"

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    "Michael was so knowledgeable, patient and reactive to us and what we wanted to learn about. It felt like a bespoke course even though we knew it wasn't! I have learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed the whole course. Thank you Michael!"

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Management Intro

From £899 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn to become an effective and confident Manager and motivate your team. Develop the management skills that are critical to the success of any business.

This course will give you the management skills to effectively guide and motivate teams.

Learn how to communicate clearly, solve problems and delegate effectively, enabling you to build strong teams and promote collaboration.

  •  Finding your management style
  •  Understanding management processes
  •  How to overcome management challenges
  •  Building a high-performing team
  •  Empowering your team

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    "Michael kept the training engaging over two days."

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    "The general overview and range of points. The structure of the course and allowing regular breaks was also useful to reset and focus. Thanks Michael!"

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    "ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. Michael was great. We train very similar soft skills courses and this was so refreshing for me. His approach, his commitment to the subject and his delivery was fabulous. Thanks Michael, you were engaging, funny and informative."

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    "Michael was very knowledgeable and has given me some excellent tips for going forward in my management career (and my personal life!)"

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    "Friendly, the trainer was knowledgeable and all round nice guy. Had a great time thank you."

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Managing Projects Remotely

  Half day    Live Online     Private Options

Understand and master the challenges of managing a project remotely. Learn the skills to effectively manage teams working remotely.

The course equips you with the skills and strategies to effectively manage projects in a remote work environment.

Learn how to effectively communicate with remote team members and how to improve collaboration on a project when your team works in different locations.

  •  The benefits of working remotely
  •  Identifying tasks and control points
  •  Building a collaborative team
  •  Setting realistic goals and milestones
  •  Keeping your project on track

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    "Informative, well structured, good analogies and examples"

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    "Adapting to my needs, engaging and overall friendliness and knowledge"

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    "I was very happy with the course today. In this case it was highly beneficial that I was the only participant, as Michael was able to adapt the course specifically to my needs and current situation, which gave me tools and methods that I can implement straight away. Thanks a lot!"

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Managing Teams Remotely

  Half day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn to effectively manage and motivate a team that is working remotely. Successfully navigate the unique challenges of remote team management.

Remote work can pose challenges in communication and collaboration.

This course will give you the techniques and tools to foster effective communication, build trust, and improve teamwork in a remote-working environment.

Learn how to navigate the dynamics of remote team management and successfully manage and motivate a team working in different locations.

  •  Embracing the cultural shift
  •  Effective team communication
  •  Building team cohesion
  •  Creating an action plan
  •  Tools for remote working

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    "Michael was excellent, knowledgeable and full of good examples. Incredibly helpful"

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    "Interactive and enthusiastic trainer - thanks!"

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    "The trainer was excellent and approachable, which made the session educational but relaxed and engaging. And the course ran incredibly smoothly and the setup was easy, which took out any stress of getting started."

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Proofreading Intro

From £299 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Develop the proofreading skills needed to identify mistakes in your writing. Learn how to spot and correct common spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

Learn the skills to spot errors and inconsistencies in your writing, ensuring a high level of accuracy and professionalism in your work.

This course will give you an excellent eye for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure, so that you write confidently and without mistakes.

  •  The importance of accuracy
  •  Understanding proofreading marks
  •  Common mistakes to avoid
  •  Mastering punctuation rules
  •  Keeping a proofreading checklist

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    "Providing examples that related to the techniques covered and then feedback on my work."

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    "Explaining in detail, content, really good presentations and videos"

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    "Fun and informative course. Piers was a great teacher."

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    "Explaining. very interactive and very friendly"

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    "Good lunch and very informative training course"

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Sports Writing Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Find your niche in sports writing. Learn how to produce compelling stories with expert guidance from a sports journalist.

Are you craving a career change?

Unlock new writing skills with our hands-on course.

Learn how to turn a sports event into high-quality copy, and take your professional career to a new level.

  •  What makes sports writing different
  •  Creating engaging copy from interviews
  •  Reshape your thinking
  •  Master short and long form copy
  •  Diversify your portfolio
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Sub-Editing Intro

From £449 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Master the skills you need to become an outstanding sub-editor. Develop an eye for detail and the ability to work quickly under pressure.

Learn the essential principles and techniques of sub editing, including how to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency.

Cultivate a keen eye for detail, detecting errors and improving readability in written work.

  •  The sub-editing process
  •  Checking accuracy, readability, and style
  •  Mastering structure
  •  Spotting common issues and mistakes
  •  Crafting engaging headlines

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    "Nathan was really good at guiding me through the editing process. He explained frameworks that one can use to edit a text. They are a very useful guide to understand key messages, structure and quality of the text. Very practical course!"

    Government Office For Technology Transfer

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    "The trainer was excellent and very knowledgeable."

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    "Useful and easy-to-understand slides (I particularly appreciated that I was sent them afterwards), interactive format and a friendly, highly knowledgeable tutor."

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    "Providing a relaxed, friendly environment. Perfect for learning."

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    "Flexibility of time, small numbers in the class - great food options on day 2!"

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