Writing Business News
| Course type: | Business news |
| Start date: | 26 Oct 2008 |
| End date: | 30 Oct 2008 |
| Location: | Amman |
| Language: | Arabic |
| Partners: | Higher Media Council Jordan |
| Deadline: | 27 Sep 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
Business journalists from the Middle East.
Funding
Bursaries would include travel expenses (economy class), accommodation and a modest living allowance. This arrangement is subject to variation. For more information please email: foundation@reuters.com
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.