A study by the Reuters Institute last year found that many publishers are increasingly focused on digital audio compared to other types of media. Newsrooms are investing in audio to reach new audiences and journalists are looking for ways to sharpen their audio reporting skills. But for many reporters, the question remains: where to start?
By attending this class, you’ll learn:
– Strategies for identifying effective sources of audio and how to listen in new ways for sound.
– How to begin recording sound for your stories.
– How to incorporate audio recordings into your reporting.
The New England First Amendment Coalition launched in 2020 a monthly educational series featuring short, practical lessons on journalism and the First Amendment. The goal of the program — called “30 Minute Skills” — is to provide reporters and other citizens knowledge they can use immediately in newsgathering, data collection, storytelling and other areas of journalism and First Amendment law. The lessons are provided in a 30-minute format to accommodate the demanding schedules faced by many working in New England newsrooms.
The program is free and open to the public. Registration for each lesson is required.