PMA Media Training courses

...as well as those who have to deal with journalists. This the ideal workshop for a grounding in the main skills. For all those working in the media...

...Suitable for: Newcomers to all aspects of feature writing, whether technical or consumer, and those with only a very basic knowledge. Also suitable for those working in...

...Invaluable for those in public relations and others who want to improve their writing skills, whether print or online. What news is, identifying stories...

...Suitable for: Everyone who never learnt grammar at school or has forgotten what they learnt. Everyone who never learnt grammar at school or has forgotten what they learnt...

...government or internal communications. All who carry out interviews, whether face-to-face or on the telephone, and take notes at the same...

...Suitable for: Those just starting on internal publications, and those with little or no formal training in writing skills. Those just starting on internal publications...

...A critical look at your use of English Individual assessment of your writing Not for: Beginners...

...Includes: - Finding a fresh angle on regular subjects - Evaluating detailed research material - How much can you trust the internet? - Getting it right for the readers...

...plus fresh ideas on sources for stories. Includes: - Finding stories when there seems nothing to write about - Getting more from seminars, exhibitions...

...A look at differing narrative forms - The overriding importance of structure - Analysing where features have gone wrong - The power of language for emotion or effect...

...how they work - The credit crunch explained - How to read the financial pages and company reports - The FSA and legal rules for reporters - Understanding a balance sheet...

...it interesting and how to write with authority. Those who cover business stories, whether as journalists or in PR, and want to understand more about the subjects...

...Suitable for: Editors, news editors and feature editors who want some fresh ideas on how to improve their publications.This is not a management skills course...

...Passing proofs - Practical exercises throughout Not for: Experienced proof-readers...

...The basic skills needed for sub-editing; a guide to understanding the approaches for differing types of text. Includes: - What a sub-editor needs to look...

...and rewriting copy for news and features. Includes: Cutting copy yet keeping the key points How to handle technical features and news Breaking up...

...Suitable for: Those with at least two years' subbing experience. Those with at least two years' subbing experience. Course content: For those with at least...

...with other departments Handling change Managing online teams Learning to delegate better Getting more from appraisals Your legal responsibilities Getting...

...Suitable for: Those who have to commission news, features and pictures. Those who have to commission news, features and pictures. For those who have to commission...

...Suitable for: New deputy editors, and those who are being groomed for editorship New deputy editors, and those who are being groomed for editorship For new deputy editors...