News gathering

Ideal for:	Trainees and more experienced reporters who want to sharpen their news gathering skills.
Duration:	One day
Outline:	Spotting good stories Making something out of nothing Giving common stories a different approach Sewing up a district Evaluating leads Coming up with original approaches to stories / pix Off diary storties Dealing with bad news days and silly season Fresh takes on Christmas, Easter and other special occasions Using the Freedom of Information Act
Afterwards ...	Delegates will have sharper news gathering skills and will be ready to take a district, and edition, or chief reporter responsibilities.
Previous clients:	Birmingham Post and Mail Liverpool Evening Post Coventry Evening Telegraph Wales on Sunday South Wales Argus Birmingham Sunday Mercury Evening Herald, Plymouth Local Sunday Media Swindon Evening Advertiser
Client comments:	'Fantastic - this course has enabled me to approach my job in an entirely different way.' 'There were loads of tips that will help me work more efficiently.' 'I feel confident to do my job now - it doesn't seem so overwhelming.' 'The sessions for coming up with original ideas and bad news days were amazing.'
Contact:	Submit an enquiry, or call 01243 789336