Journalism Training Courses

The 2008/09 Courses cover basic journalism techniques and are designed for Press Officers, Publicity Departments, PR Executives and any other would-be wordsmiths aiming to sharpen their skills in writing for newspapers, magazines, television and radio.

The tailor-made programmes, which can be held in-house or at our own venues, are great confidence builders. The lively, practical sessions are based on finding ideas and writing news and features suitable for any publication, including Newsletters and House Journals, and giving life to dull Press Releases.

The NCTJ and NUJ approved introductory course is also ideal for anyone wanting to earn money as a freelance or launch a second career.

The programme includes

  • What makes news and how to find it
  • Interview techniques and note-taking
  • Journalistic style and marketing
  • Working to media deadlines
  • How to handle a press conference
  • Giving life to dull press releases
  • Feature research and development
  • Ethics and legal aspects

Course evaluation forms are given to all students so that we can ensure our programme is flexible enough to include new ideas, and to enable us to maintain a high standard.

A certificate

confirming attendance at an approved National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)  Access Course is awarded to all students on successful completion.    The courses are also officially approved by the National Union of Journalists.

Course details

One and two-day courses on "Introduction to Journalism"

Specialist one-day workshops on:

  • Freelance Journalism
  • Making the most of the Media
  • News-writing skills
  • Feature writing
  • Writing Press Releases
  • Newsletters and House Journals

Any workshop can be tailored to specialist requirements

Our free aftercare service

encourages students to telephone for advice or submit their work for further progress reports.
Dates of Courses

Journalism Courses - 2008/09

Contact: Mike or Judith Stares
tel: 01793 485461
e-mail: journalism@stares.co.uk
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