How to Write a News Release
Short course
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Duration
1 Day
Better writing skills and understanding of the media, the ability to identify a story and present it to the media in a way which they will find acceptable. Suitable for: Press officers from a non-media background and anyone else who has to supply stories to the media.
Reviews
Course programme
How to Write a News Release
A lively and informative programme designed to teach press officers and others who write news or press releases the skills and practice needed to produce copy that journalists will publish. Better relations with and coverage in the media, leading to a better public profile for the organisation. After several fun and informative exercises on story-spotting and writing skills, participants write and review a series of news releases on their own and given topics.
Pre-course work?
None, though it is helpful to arrive at the course with several news release story ideas.
How to Write a News Release