Writing Business News
| Course type: | Business news |
| Start date: | 01 Nov 2010 |
| End date: | 05 Nov 2010 |
| Location: | Beijing |
| Language: | English |
| Partners: | Tsinghua University |
| Deadline: | 22 Oct 2010 |
| Apply |
This course is designed to help Chinese 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 for this course must be Chinese journalists working full time for a Chinese media organisation. They must also be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism in their country. Applicants must have at least two years' professional experience and must have a good level in spoken and written English.
Funding
Course fees will be covered by Thomson Reuters Foundation and Tsinghua University. Participants from outside Beijing may need to cover their travel and accommodation costs 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.
- A story of 250-500 words on the state of your national economy.