The Street Journalism Training Programme is an online, self-paced course designed to equip volunteer Street Reporters with the fundamentals of journalism. It provides the necessary skills to report accurately, ethically, and impactfully on local issues affecting East London communities.
1. Who Can Join?
No prior experience required! This programme is open to residents of East London who wish to report real stories and contribute to their local communities through journalism.
2. Course Format & Duration
✅ Fully Online & Self-Paced – Learn at your own convenience.
✅ Estimated Duration: 4-6 weeks (with flexible learning).
✅ Interactive Lessons – Video tutorials, quizzes, and writing exercises.
✅ Mentorship & Feedback – Receive guidance from experienced journalists.
3. Course Overview & Objectives
- Train local residents to report real stories from their boroughs.
- Provide essential journalism skills—news writing, ethical reporting, and digital storytelling.
- Empower volunteers to hold local authorities accountable through factual, unbiased reporting.
- Strengthen grassroots journalism and encourage civic engagement.
4. Course Structure & Modules
This fully online and self-paced course includes interactive lessons, real-world case studies, and practical assignments to develop hands-on experience in journalism.
Module 1: Introduction to Street Journalism
📌 What is Street Journalism & Why Does It Matter?
📌 The Role of Community Reporting in Strengthening Local Democracy
📌 Understanding Your Audience & the Local News Landscape
Module 2: Journalism Ethics & Responsible Reporting
📌 The Principles of Ethical Journalism (Fairness, Accuracy, Objectivity)
📌 Avoiding Misinformation & Sensationalism
📌 Privacy Laws, Defamation, & Legal Boundaries in Reporting
Module 3: News Writing & Storytelling Techniques
📌 Crafting a Newsworthy Story – Headlines, Leads & Structure
📌 Writing with Clarity, Objectivity & Impact
📌 Human-Interest Stories – Making Local Voices Heard
Module 4: Mobile Journalism & Digital Reporting
📌 Using Smartphones for Reporting – Capturing Photos, Videos & Live Coverage
📌 Basics of Photojournalism & Visual Storytelling
📌 Social Media Reporting – Sharing News Responsibly & Effectively
Module 5: Investigative & Community Reporting
📌 Covering Local Issues (Housing, Transport, Public Services, Crime, Politics)
📌 Conducting Interviews & Asking the Right Questions
📌 Building Trust & Engaging with the Community
Module 6: Practical Assignments & Real-World Application
📌 Hands-on Exercises: Writing & Submitting News Reports
📌 Personalised Feedback from Journalism Mentors
📌 Case Study Analysis – Learning from Real-Life News Stories
5. Certification & Future Opportunities
🎓 Earn a Certificate: Receive an East London Times Street Journalism Certificate upon completion.
📰 Become a Published Reporter: Top-performing students may have their work featured on East London Times.
📢 Further Progression: Opportunity to advance to investigative journalism training.
Join the Movement – Become a ELT Street Reporter!
🔗 Enrol Now and start your journey in community journalism, helping to shape the future of East London News.
Disclaimer:
The Street Journalism Training Programme is not an academic qualification, diploma, or accredited certificate. It is a community-focused training initiative designed solely to equip interested volunteers from the East London community with the fundamental skills needed to become Street Reporters for East London Times. This programme is intended for practical learning and community engagement rather than formal academic or professional certification.
