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BBC TRAINING: CALL FOR APPLICANTS IN ARMENIA
http://hetq.am/eng/news/18574/bbc-training-call-for-applicants-in-armenia.html
20:22, September 14, 2012
The BBC is leading a series of workshops, as part of the EU-funded
Media Neighbourhood Project, in the areas of professional journalism,
new media, and management. BBC and EU experts will deliver workshops
for three different groups of participants across 15 countries in
the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Caucasus.
Media Neighbourhood Media Neighbou
rhood is a three- year training programme for journalists, editors
and managers from broadcast, print and online. It is funded by the
European Union and delivered by a consortium led by BBC Media Action.
The programme has two main aims.
~U To strengthen the professional capacity of journalists, particularly
in the areas of media independence and online media.
~U To improve the reporting of EU social, economic and political
policies within the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Caucasus
If you currently work in the media in Armenia you may wish to apply
for one of the workshops.
Please select one of the three workshops below (BBC News Reporting
Course, Multi-Platform Ethical Journalism or Professional and Financial
Independence).
Please note, if we are unable to offer you your first choice we may
offer you a place on one of our other courses.
Workshops will be held in Armenia led by senior journalists and highly-
experienced trainers from the BBC, AFP and the other international
media organisations in the consortium. The training will be practical
and hands on.
Courses
1) BBC News Reporting Course - 19-21 November 2012 (TBC) ~U Making
stories relevant and engaging for the audience ~U Understanding the
EU and its relationship with its neighbours ~U Journalistic ethics
~U Effective news gathering ~U Professional interviewing techniques
Requirements ~U You will have worked in an established media outlet
of any platform for at least 2 years as a reporter or editor.
~U Ideally you will have an interest in covering international news,
especially concerning the EU and related subjects.
You will be expected to attend two, three full-day workshops, which
will be held within a year of each other. Between the two workshops
you will be expected to produce a portfolio of stories, which will
be evaluated during the 2nd workshop by professional media trainers.
2) Multi-Platform Ethical Journalism 14-15 February 2013 (TBC)
~U Basics of multi-platform journalism ~U Creating professional
content for on-line ~U Techniques of mobile reporting ~U Ethics
and responsibilities of on-line journalism ~U Citizen journalism ~U
Building on-line communities, involving the audience ~U Search Engine
Optimization ~U Blogging, Social Media and Online Curation.
Requirements: you will have one or more of the following: ~U Basic
experience as a multi-media journalist ~U Current involvement in
multi-media or on-line journalism ~U Experience in blogging and the
use of social media for news production, distribution and citizen
activism ~U Editorial experience in multi-media environment
This is a 2 full- day course
3) Media Managers and Senior Editors on Professional and Financial
Independence- 11-13 February 2013 (TBC) ~U Business planning ~U
Strategic marketing ~U Developing practical tools - mechanics of
selling advertising preparing price lists, negotiation techniques ~U
Effective broadcast scheduling ~U Managing multi-platform content ~U
Newsroom management, including integrated newsrooms ~U Foreign desk
management ~U EU and its policies towards your country and region ~U
HR development ~U Winning donor grants and project management
Requirements: you will have experience in one or more of the following
areas: ~U Current managerial or senior editorial position in a media
outlet ~U Media sales ~U Programming or scheduling ~U Audience research
~U Newsroom management or foreign desk management ~U News producer
~U Media business management ~U Donor relations and project management
This is a 3 full-day course
Application and Information To apply please send a CV and
a letter outlining your experience and your suitability to
[email protected] by 24th September 2012. Please also
specify the course you are applying for.
Please include the names and current email addresses and phone numbers
of at least two referees at a senior level with whom you have worked
and whom you would be happy for us to contact.
http://hetq.am/eng/news/18574/bbc-training-call-for-applicants-in-armenia.html
20:22, September 14, 2012
The BBC is leading a series of workshops, as part of the EU-funded
Media Neighbourhood Project, in the areas of professional journalism,
new media, and management. BBC and EU experts will deliver workshops
for three different groups of participants across 15 countries in
the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Caucasus.
Media Neighbourhood Media Neighbou
rhood is a three- year training programme for journalists, editors
and managers from broadcast, print and online. It is funded by the
European Union and delivered by a consortium led by BBC Media Action.
The programme has two main aims.
~U To strengthen the professional capacity of journalists, particularly
in the areas of media independence and online media.
~U To improve the reporting of EU social, economic and political
policies within the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Caucasus
If you currently work in the media in Armenia you may wish to apply
for one of the workshops.
Please select one of the three workshops below (BBC News Reporting
Course, Multi-Platform Ethical Journalism or Professional and Financial
Independence).
Please note, if we are unable to offer you your first choice we may
offer you a place on one of our other courses.
Workshops will be held in Armenia led by senior journalists and highly-
experienced trainers from the BBC, AFP and the other international
media organisations in the consortium. The training will be practical
and hands on.
Courses
1) BBC News Reporting Course - 19-21 November 2012 (TBC) ~U Making
stories relevant and engaging for the audience ~U Understanding the
EU and its relationship with its neighbours ~U Journalistic ethics
~U Effective news gathering ~U Professional interviewing techniques
Requirements ~U You will have worked in an established media outlet
of any platform for at least 2 years as a reporter or editor.
~U Ideally you will have an interest in covering international news,
especially concerning the EU and related subjects.
You will be expected to attend two, three full-day workshops, which
will be held within a year of each other. Between the two workshops
you will be expected to produce a portfolio of stories, which will
be evaluated during the 2nd workshop by professional media trainers.
2) Multi-Platform Ethical Journalism 14-15 February 2013 (TBC)
~U Basics of multi-platform journalism ~U Creating professional
content for on-line ~U Techniques of mobile reporting ~U Ethics
and responsibilities of on-line journalism ~U Citizen journalism ~U
Building on-line communities, involving the audience ~U Search Engine
Optimization ~U Blogging, Social Media and Online Curation.
Requirements: you will have one or more of the following: ~U Basic
experience as a multi-media journalist ~U Current involvement in
multi-media or on-line journalism ~U Experience in blogging and the
use of social media for news production, distribution and citizen
activism ~U Editorial experience in multi-media environment
This is a 2 full- day course
3) Media Managers and Senior Editors on Professional and Financial
Independence- 11-13 February 2013 (TBC) ~U Business planning ~U
Strategic marketing ~U Developing practical tools - mechanics of
selling advertising preparing price lists, negotiation techniques ~U
Effective broadcast scheduling ~U Managing multi-platform content ~U
Newsroom management, including integrated newsrooms ~U Foreign desk
management ~U EU and its policies towards your country and region ~U
HR development ~U Winning donor grants and project management
Requirements: you will have experience in one or more of the following
areas: ~U Current managerial or senior editorial position in a media
outlet ~U Media sales ~U Programming or scheduling ~U Audience research
~U Newsroom management or foreign desk management ~U News producer
~U Media business management ~U Donor relations and project management
This is a 3 full-day course
Application and Information To apply please send a CV and
a letter outlining your experience and your suitability to
[email protected] by 24th September 2012. Please also
specify the course you are applying for.
Please include the names and current email addresses and phone numbers
of at least two referees at a senior level with whom you have worked
and whom you would be happy for us to contact.