Writing Business News
| Course type: | Business news |
| Start date: | 02 Jun 2008 |
| End date: | 06 Jun 2008 |
| Location: | Beirut |
| Language: | English/Arabic |
| Partners: | Federation of Arab News Agencies |
| Deadline: | 01 May 2008 |
| CLOSED |
This course is designed to help business journalists develop their skills in news gathering and presentation. The core of the programme consists of a series of intensive, practical exercises built around simulated economic news scenarios. It also focuses on improving participants’ understanding of national and international financial markets through the use of detailed briefings, external presentations and, on occasion, visits to financial institutions
Eligibility
Applicants must currently be working as journalists or regular contributors to print, broadcast or online media organisations in the Middle East. They must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism in their country, must have at least two years’ professional experience and have a good level in spoken and written English.
Funding
Submissions
- A biography of up to 250 words outlining your career.
- Two recent examples of your published work, preferably relevant to the course for which you are applying, with a brief summary in English (if necessary). TV/Radio journalists can send in their scripts and a brief summary.
- A statement of between 250 and 500 words describing any factors affecting your work as a journalist. Explain how you hope to benefit from the course for which you are applying.
- A story of 250-500 words on the state of your national economy.