Improve Your Commissioning
Short course
In London
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Day
Suitable for: Those who have to commission news, features and pictures.
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Course programme
For those who have to commission news, features and pictures. This workshop looks at formulating ideas, planning further ahead, balancing contents and keeping records. Includes:
- Choosing writers and photographers
- Dealing with writers who are not journalists
- Writing a brief to include deadlines and fees
- Negotiating fees and recording agreements
- Deadlines - leaving yourself leeway
- Rewriting copy
- Getting the best from your freelancers
- Contingency plans
- Changes in copyright law
Not for: Total beginners to journalism
Improve Your Commissioning