How to be a successful freelance Journalist

How to be a successful freelance Journalist

(SCQF level 4)

Evening, Media, Journalism and Professional Writing

Course Options
No course offerings available at the moment.

Overview

The course covers the demanding and fascinating world of freelance journalism across all platforms of modern media. You will learn the basics of news and features journalism, research, interviewing, article construction, editing and design, as well as developing and maintaining a social media profile and strategy and managing your business and finances.

What you study
  • News reporting.
  • Feature writing.
  • Research and interviewing.
  • Editing.
  • Basic Design (InDesign).
  • Social Media practice.
  • Self-employment fundamentals.

After the course

After the course you may wish to:-

  • Approach newspapers and magazines for potential commission.
  • Branch out into other areas of media.
  • Set up a blog/website.

Continuing study

You can apply for the Digital Journalism HND at the College.

How the course is taught

Lectures and tutorials.

Materials

Theory hand-outs, session overviews, useful websites, guides, presentations, exemplars.

Guide to Applying
Funding and fees information
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