Get into Journalism

This journalism training course provides a quick introduction to the realities of working in the media.

You'll need to invest approximately 10 study hours at Pitman Training in Kent and London where you'll cover 4 in-depth lessons.

And if you're serious about getting into journalism, you should also consider taking a Teeline shorthand course.

To enrol or find out more, call us on 0800 0646 500 or fill in the contact form on the right.

Get Into Journalism - What We Cover.

Lesson One:
Publishing through the centuries, the advances of media technology, skills and qualities required of a journalist, principles of effective news writing.

Lesson Two:
Duties of a sub-editor, understanding of 'house style', the importance of copy-editing, the importance of proof-reading, understanding publishing law.

Lesson Three:
Different types of features, the importance of the brief, conducting an interview, writing up an interview.

Lesson Four:
Understanding basic typography, the principles of page layout, using photographs on a page, understanding the role of advertising, writing headlines.

To find out is this is the right course for your career goals, speak to one of our course advisers on 0800 0646 500, or fill in the contact form on the right.

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Category:	Journalism