The Perfect Pitch
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Day
Pitching is one of the most nerve-wracking things a journalist has to do. Attempts to catch an editor’s eye with a paragraph or two can seem like a lot of pressure, with little room for mistakes. Having a strong initial idea and clear objectives will help shape your ideas to begin pitching with confidence so you can get your work published or on air...
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Meetings
- Writing
- Social Media
- Confidence Training
- Media
- On-Air
- Editors
- Writing Skills
- Pitching
- Audience
- Pitch techniques
Course programme
Pitching is one of the most nerve-wracking things a journalist has to do. Attempts to catch an editor’s eye with a paragraph or two can seem like a lot of pressure, with little room for mistakes. Having a strong initial idea and clear objectives will help shape your ideas to begin pitching with confidence so you can get your work published or on air.
You will get structured and personal feedback from an editor who has successfully pitched at many news meetings, so you will come away with ideas that you can feel genuinely confident about.
Topics Covered
- The key to a good pitch
- Knowing your audience
- Coming up with unique ideas: how to find stories
- Developing your ideas into eye-catching treatments
- Writing top lines
- Ideas that sell
- Contacting Editors
- Written Pitches
- Verbal or “elevator” pitches
- Pitching to your audience
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Understand your audience
- Develop your ideas
- Effectively pitch your stories to an editor
Who Should Attend
Journalists, writers and freelancers wishing to hone their skills or pitch a specific idea.
Level
Beginner.
Follow Up Courses
After you have completed this course you may want to go on and develop your writing skills with Effective Writing for Journalists or build your online presence with Social Media for Journalists.
We also offer bespoke journalism courses for groups, individuals and businesses. To find out more, visit our Customised Training page
The Perfect Pitch