Professional Journalism, TV Presenting & Media Communication Skills
Course Overview
This comprehensive course is designed to develop confident, ethical, and industry-ready journalists and media professionals. It covers modern journalism practices, television presenting, broadcast production, and effective media communication across TV, digital, and social platforms. Learners gain both theoretical knowledge and practical, on-camera skills needed for today’s fast-paced media industry.
Duration: 3 weeks, 5 days | Level: Intermediate | Language: English
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
What You'll Learn
- Fundamentals of journalism ethics, accuracy, and impartial reporting
- News writing, feature articles, interviews, and investigative journalism
- TV presenting skills including voice control, body language, and on-camera confidence
- Scriptwriting for television, news bulletins, and live broadcasts
- Media communication strategies for TV, radio, print, and digital platforms
- News production workflows, newsroom operations, and editorial decision-making
- Public speaking, debate handling, and crisis communication techniques
- Digital journalism, social media reporting, and multimedia storytelling
- Media law basics, defamation, privacy, and broadcasting regulations
Exclusive Offer
What You'll Get
- In-depth training aligned with modern media industry standards
- Practical TV presenting and journalism skill development
- Real-world case studies from global media organizations
- Communication and interview mastery for on-camera and off-camera roles
- Transferable skills for journalism, PR, media relations, and broadcasting careers
- Certificate of completion to enhance your professional profile
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need previous journalism or media experience?
A: No. The course starts from foundational concepts and progresses to advanced professional skills.
Q: Is this course practical or theory-based?
A: It combines both—covering essential theory alongside real-world, practical media skills.
Q: Will this help with TV presenting confidence?
A: Yes. The course strongly focuses on voice training, body language, delivery, and on-camera presence.
Q: Is this course useful for digital media careers?
A: Absolutely. It includes digital journalism, social media reporting, and multimedia communication.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Introduction and Principles of Journalism | |||
| Introduction and Principles of Journalism | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 02: History and Development of Journalism | |||
| History and Development of Journalism | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 03: Interviewing | |||
| Interviewing | 00:35:00 | ||
| Module 04: Newspaper Journalism | |||
| Newspaper Journalism | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 05: News Writing, Production and Reporting | |||
| News Writing, Production and Reporting | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 06: Television Journalism | |||
| Television Journalism | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 07: Radio Journalism | |||
| Radio Journalism | 00:37:00 | ||
| Module 08: Media Regulatory Bodies | |||
| Media Regulatory Bodies | 00:31:00 | ||
| Module 09: Writing Skills for Journalists | |||
| Writing Skills for Journalists | 00:41:00 | ||
| Module 10: Journalism law | |||
| Journalism law | 00:35:00 | ||
| Module 11: Defamation | |||
| Defamation | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 12: Journalism Ethics | |||
| Journalism Ethics | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 13: Health and Safety for Journalists | |||
| Health and Safety for Journalists | 00:38:00 | ||
| Module 14: Niche Journalism | |||
| Niche Journalism | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 15: Tips on Writing a Good Feature Story | |||
| Tips on Writing a Good Feature Story | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 16: Online and Freelance Journalism | |||
| Online and Freelance Journalism | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 17: Becoming a Journalist | |||
| Becoming a Journalist | 00:29:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Journalism | 3 weeks, 5 days | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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