Course

In London

£ 246 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • 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

London
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Elephant and Castle

Start date

On request

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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.

Customised Training
We also offer bespoke journalism courses for groups, individuals and businesses. To find out more, visit our Customised Training page


The Perfect Pitch

£ 246 VAT inc.