We operate training sessions in journalism all over the world in all the media and about all kinds of issues. Below, some examples in print journalism, radio, TV and multimedia. This list is not exhaustive.

 

Print journalism

Writing skills >> find original angles >> articles : be short and to the point >> enriching your style >> write for cell-phones >> the secret of a good magazine story >> write for women's magazines >> find striking headlines >> how to write a portrait >> how to go about an interview >> reporting assignments >> investigation methods >> how to rewrite a story >> basic layout skills >> how to improve layout impact >> the concept of an efficient cover >> software for layout subs. (Xpress, Indesign, Photoshop...) >> foundation course on press photography >> the portrait >> photo reporting >> work with digital images...

 

Radio

The main genres >> the angles >> daily news processing >> how to choose your top story >> information sources >> sounds sources >> how to write and read a story on radio >> how to write flashes >> headlines >> the different kinds of interviews >> how to edit with a digital Nagra >> how to use the Natia software >> voice training session with actors >> how to manage the « on live » pressure >> editing and sound mixing...

 

Television

Writing skills >> the main genres >> the angles >> data processing >> how to choose your top story >> information sources >> how to use a DVCam (filming, sound recording, angles, technical...) >> how to comment on TV footage >> viewing rushes >> how to use editing software >> how to prepare, produce and present a TV news bulletin >> working in a control room as a producer >> work as a TV journalist / cameraman...

 

Multimedia

Researching information on Internet >> how write for the web >> how to create and run a blog >> rights and obligations of an online journalist >> podcasts >> videocasts...

 

We also propose all kinds of tailor-made training sessions put together to fit the requirements of the media concerned.