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two-week newsroom intensive

upcoming! two-week newsroom intensive

two-week Intensive newsroom course // winter session
Dec
1
to Dec 15

two-week Intensive newsroom course // winter session

OUR INTENSIVE COURSE THIS DECEMBER

*limited spots

Sharpen your Reporting Skills and Get Published!

Experience field reporting in Berlin: pitch, investigate, write — publish! Over two weeks, you'll learn journalism by doing it. Claim your spot on our small editorial team and create a print and online magazine from scratch, under the daily mentoring of our Editor-in-Chief. Leave with your byline in a professional publication!

Your instructors: Nadja Vancauwenberghe // Maiia Dadunashvili

What you'll practice:

  • Pitching like a pro 

  • Nailing the best angle for your feature stories

  • Working as an editorial team with an editor, a photographer and a layouter

  • Reporting your way through Berlin

  • Interviewing skills through a live Q&A

  • Building an informative and compelling journalism story

  • Key professional skills to approach editors, reach out to sources, and structure your text and time

Special highlights:

  • Live Q&A with a Berlin artist

  • Daily mentoring and follow-up on your stories

  • Final one-on-one feedback

  • Your stories in print — laid out by a professional designer

  • Small International groups 

  • The magazine!

Who it's for: Perfect for students curious about real-life journalism, freelancers looking to get published, and anyone who wants to learn writing like a pro, collect articles for their portfolio.

What to bring: Your smartphone, a laptop, curiosity and motivation to report!

What you'll leave with: 

  • Real-world reporting skills, and confidence for pitching to editors, writing solid feature stories and getting them published.

  • Five copies of the print magazine you contributed to with your bylines in it!

  • Certificate of course completion, references, a recommendation letter.

Format: Two weeks – daily workshops, small class, hands-on, personal mentoring.

Investment: €1,399 (incl. VAT) – early-bird discount available.

Spots are limited – apply now and secure yours!

Apply by October 20th and claim our 10% Early Bird discount!

 

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Programme//Electives

  • Pitch Like a Pro

    Turn your idea into a marketable journalism pitch and learn how to approach editors with confidence.

    We’ll cover what to include, what to leave out, pitching etiquette, and essential dos and don’ts. Ideal for junior journalists and freelancers aiming to get published.

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  • Nail the Right Format, Pick a Voice

    You’ve got a story idea and the material, but what format suits your piece best? Portrait or Q&A for a great interview? Pros and cons explained.  Reportage or feature: when is it best to use first person?  How opinionated can or should your piece be?  We’ll work through your perspective, explore options and choose the right.

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  • Interview Prep-Up

    Preparing for an important interview or need a confidence boost? Learn how to approach interviewees, prepare effectively, and conduct Q&As  like a pro. I’ll share all the key tips and the dos and don’ts.

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  • Story-Building

     You’ve finished your reporting and gathered your material; now it’s time to lay the foundations for a solid, well-structured narrative! We’ll work on your angle and use first-class storytelling techniques to bring your piece to life.

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  • One-on-One Editing Session (+ Post-Production Essentials)

      For those with a first draft ready, this session provides a professional feedback + edit. We’ll review, tweak, and polish your piece together. The workshop includes fact-checking and legal tips, final touches, and everything you need to ensure your story is well structured and accurate –  ready for publication!

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Short Masterclasses

Whether you need a refresher, some motivation, insider tips, a boost of confidence, or professional feedback — or if you're simply stuck with a story — these sessions are designed to help you achieve professional results at each step of the reporting and writing process, all the way up to publishing.

Refreshers, and Deep-dives

  • Masterclasses are €200 for a 3-hour session in a mini group (3-6 people)

  • Book a private session for €150 (2,5 hours), and get a one-on-one suited to your specific needs.

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