WORKING IN THE MEDIA
Duration: 1 day Max number of participants: 12

AIMED AT

Anybody thinking of pursuing a job in the media, perhaps as a career change.

CONTENT

If you or your colleagues believe there is life after the industry you are currently in and you are interested in taking on a role in the media - as an expert, a pundit, presenter or journalist, then this workshop is a cost effective, practical and ideal way to get a taste of what is required to enter the industry.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

The Media World
Aim: To introduce the world of journalism and the media. By the end of this session participants should appreciate:

• The history of media and the free press
• The role of new technology
• The role of the modern media expert, pundit, presenter and journalist
• The role of radio, TV and the internet

The Media Interview
Aim: To develop individual interview techniques. By the end of this session, participants should be able to demonstrate how to:

• Ask the right questions
• Avoid the pitfalls
• Get the interviewees’ key message
• Deal with awkward interviewees
• Do a live and a pre-recorded interview
• Get an extended interview, quick quote or a sound bite

The Media Outlets
Aim: To compare the different media outlets. By the end of this session, participants should be aware of:

• The advantages and disadvantages of phone interviews, remote studios and face-to-face recordings
• The art of phone-ins
• The strengths and weaknesses of the different mediums of television, radio, print media
• How the radio, television and newspaper newsroom works

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