Introduction

The core activity concerns the actual writing and reporting of news, as practiced by global agencies. Practical exercises form the core of the program, with an emphasis on improving basic reporting and writing skills including accuracy, impartiality, speed, clarity and structure. A mix of theory and field exercises will expose participants to different forms of reporting and interviewing techniques.

Course Outlines

• How to achieve consistency across multiple communications channels

• How to incorporate video and digital media to attract more readers

• Structuring lengthy pieces and writing reviews and opinion columns

• Investigative reporting

• Rewriting news story for another medium, adding sound, pictures, links and interactive comments

• How to prepare for stand ups in video 

• Best case practices from global news agencies

• Study of common journalism transgressions

• Simulation exercises