Press Association

Press Association

Sports and the Web

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Course Description

The web is changing at break-neck speed and busy sports journalists often don’t have the time to get up to speed on the latest developments. This course will fill the gap providing a comprehensive overview of the web and all its potential across all channels and platforms, from social media to mobile from a sports perspective.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone in charge of or contributing to sports content on the web.

Course Description

  • How the web is changing and what it means for sport
  • Web basics – using multimedia to tell stories online
  • Best practice – what’s new for sports journalists on the web?
  • Sports writing on the web
  • Social media – what is it? How does it work? How to use it effectively?
  • Fans and forums
  • Sports clubs and junior sport a look at ways to make the most of them
  • Sport and video – some tips on do’s and don’ts
  • Other multimedia tools and free stuff you can use
  • How to differentiate between web and print content

This course will equip delegates with a range of skills that will change the way they approach coverage of sport on the web. It will look at how and what to deliver content to both static and mobile platforms.

 

Testimonial

 

“A good mix of practical and discussion – the tutor was knowledgeable and insightful which helped us understand much better how to write for a sports audience.”


Online journalist, Eurosport
 

Course Length

  • Two days

Price

  • £630 +VAT

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