Refresher: News reporting and production

Graphic for a one-day refresher course on Media Helping MediaThis intensive one-day news reporting and production course is designed to equip aspiring and entry-level journalists with the foundational skills required produce accurate and impartial news reports.

It condenses the six-week module ‘News Reporting and Production’ into a single, structured day, covering the entire news process from identifying a story to final ethical review.

The programme emphasises practical application of core concepts such as news values, the inverted pyramid structure, and rigorous sourcing, ensuring participants leave with a robust understanding of professional journalistic practice.

We recommend that participants read the resources listed below before attending this refresher.

One-day intensive: News reporting and production


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Module: News reporting and production

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