WHEN You can begin your certificate coursework at any time. We offer all certificate courses multiple times throughout the year. WHERE Online All classes are available online, with select classes also offered in NYC. WHAT Six courses leading to a complete skill set in digital journalism. Plus AvantGuild membership and a Freelance Marketplace listing. PRICE $1,650 Add to Calendar iCal | Outlook Notify me when this is offered again.

Details

Mediabistro's Digital Journalism Certificate Program provides extensive practical training in content creation for new media platforms. You'll progress through a curriculum designed for media professionals who want to learn how to produce multimedia packages, use social media to report and promote stories, and write and edit for the web. In the electives of your choice, you'll learn more about podcasting, blogging, or online video.

Students in the program also get access to Freelance Marketplace and AvantGuild.

Mediabistro is the premier online education program for media professionals. When you graduate from the program, you will receive a certificate that will enhance your resume -- and your job prospects.

By the end of the program, you will be able to:

• Write and edit clear, compelling copy for the web
• Conceive and create multimedia packages for the web
• Understand the tools and trends that are transforming media

Course of Study

The certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the 4 required courses and 2 electives within one year. Students receive a letter of completion and certificate suitable for display.

Required Courses

• Multimedia Journalism
• Writing and Editing for the Web
• Online Production for Writers and Editors
• Digital Content Strategy

Choose Two Electives

• Social Media 101 or Social Media Marketing Boot Camp
• Blogging
• Web Analytics
• HTML 
• Create Your Own Website Using Wordpress

Additional Resources

The Mediabistro Digital Journalism Certificate Program includes access for 12 months to the following mediabistro.com resources:

• Freelance Marketplace
  Showcase your work and get jobs from managers who need to fill editorial assignments.
• AvantGuild
  Make your professional life a little easier and a lot more productive with premium access to mediabistro.com's career-focused resources, editorial content, discounts, and other member benefits.

Admission and Enrollment

Students have 2 certificate options.

1) Enroll in each required class separately and apply for the certificate when you have completed all requirements.

2) Enroll in the full program for $1650. Only program enrollees receive priority notice about upcoming courses, expedited enrollment, 1 year of access to Freelance Marketplace and AvantGuild.

Courses must be completed within one calendar year. Questions? Email us.