Press Association Training launches series of workshops for journalists affected by newsroom change
Press Association Training is launching a discounted series of one-day workshops for journalists affected by changes in the newsroom who want to broaden their skills and meet the challenges multi-platform publishing.
The "Tooled up" courses will give journalists a hands-on introduction to the skills required in the modern newsroom and help make themselves more marketable.
The workshops include podcasting, blogging, shooting and editing video and PR as well as traditional skills such as subbing, layout, design and photography.
The courses are being held at the Press Association's London training centre.
Head of Press Association Training, Tony Johnston, says: "Many journalists who have found themselves having to adapt to a different newsroom role, have suddenly realised they are not fully equipped with the skills they need. The modern publishing business demands more from its journalists than the ability to turn in decent copy or write a pithy headline.
"We were recently approached by a freelance writer who had lost out on a contract with a magazine because he could not supply his own pictures. Whereas we will not teach you to be an award winning photographer in a day, we can show you how to handle a camera and take and transmit publishable pictures.
"It is clear that journalists need to add more and more skills to their portfolio."
The workshops will introduce the journalist to the basic techniques and an understanding of the technology.
"These are not theoretical courses," says Johnston. "They are intense, practical days that allow people to get their hands dirty."
Delegates will be given packs with 'how to" guidelines and "next step" information.
Those who attend the workshops and want to pursue a particular skill in more depth will be offered discounted places on Press Association Training's longer courses.
A number of one-day courses have been scheduled and others are in the pipeline. "We will run the workshops on demand," says Johnston. "If people want the training, we will deliver it."
Each one-day course is priced at £199 plus VAT
Calendar of Tooled Up courses:
July
22 Shooting for the web
23 Editing for the web
31 Blogging
August
4 Writing for the web
5 Understanding PR
6 Creating a website
11 Practical layout
September
3 Freelancing
8 Public speaking
9 Headlines
10 Job hunting skills
Visit our Training section to find out more on the Tooled Up courses.
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