News Taking And Reporting

Course Introduction:

The Business World requires excellent reporting in the follow-up of News. This training program has been designed to build confidence and develop the skills needed to lead in a multimedia environment.

The course will be highly participative and includes a range of practical exercise, tools and techniques to ensure that delegates News-taking skills are up-to-date.

The course will also assist delegate to convey their intended messages in a memorable and thought provoking way making dry or difficult subject-matter interesting, retain audience interest and suggest creative way to change the pace.

Who Should Attend:

• Journalists/Reporters

• Public Relations/Protocol Managers

• Special Assistants to Executive Directors

• Offficers who play a part in shaping their organisation’s image and public perceptions

Training Outcomes:

By the end of the programme, delegates will be able to:

• list what they need to do before, during and after the event

• state common obstacle to effective listening and demonstrate their own listening skills

• identify a method of News-taking that suits their preferred style

• develop confidence

• apply the two golden rules of writing

• prepare, structure and deliver reports logically(clearly and concisely)

• gain and maintain the reader’s interest

• have better understanding of the skills required when giving feedback and communicating with their team

• have deeper understanding of the mindset required to succeed as a Journalist

• have greater insight into audience needs

• feel comfortable using the full range of Social media tools

• have improved knowledge of story telling and interviewing techniques

• be aware of the future trends