Intro to TV News Reporting

WHEN 4 sessions, Tuesdays, June 5 - June 26, 6:45-9:45 pm ET WHERE New York (Midtown East) LEVEL General  PRICE $450 (or $425 for AvantGuild members - details) Add to Calendar iCal | Outlook Notify me when this is offered again.

Details

Learn the basics of what it takes to be a good television news reporter, including how to structure a piece, write a killer script, deliver a live report, and conduct on-camera interviews.If you have a background in print journalism (or even if you don't), this class will provide the fundamentals to pursue a career in television journalism.

Students will tape an interior report and an exterior stand-up (i.e., a "live from the scene" report).

In this class, you will learn how to:

• Write a compelling script
• Set up feature pieces
• Turn a print article into a good television piece
• Understand the video editing process
• Deliver a good "stand-up"
• Tell a good TV package from a bad one
• Film a feature or breaking news story

By the end of this class, you will have:
Two taped appearances.

Students who have taken this class have gotten on-air and reporting jobs at:
CBS Interactive, Fox Business Channel, Fox Philadelphia, WLNY-TV 55, News 12, WDBJ News 7, and more.

Course Syllabus

Intro to TV News Reporting (PDF) View a sample syllabus for the class here.

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New York, NY

Instructor

Debra Alfarone is an Emmy-nominated reporter for PIX 11 News in New York, where she covers breaking news, crime, and human interest stories. Prior to this, Debra reported for NBC Connecticut, where she covered the Wesleyan University student shooting, Middletown power plant explosion, and the murder of Yale grad student Annie Le. She was also a general assignment reporter with News 12 Connecticut, where she won awards from the AP and Connecticut Press Club. She started as a reporter for SI76, a Time Warner Cable affiliate in New York City.

Debra Alfarone's Courses
Intro to TV News Reporting – New York (Class starts June 5)

Testimonials

Debra shows the realities, trials, tests, and rewards of working as a field reporter for TV news. She is bright, well-spoken, animated, and kept the energy going. -- Jenna Duncan

"Debra has given me the priceless insight into this industry that I could not get in a typical J-school course." -- Kondomar Herrera

"Debra was amazing. She was very positive, honest, open, and aware. She knows the industry and gave very seasoned advice, always employing positive reinforcement." -- Tamara Gitt

"Debra is a fantastic teacher and person. In a short time I learned a great deal from her. This course was well worth the money!" -- Nicole Mendelsohn

"Debra will inspire anyone wanting to get in this business. She has a wonderful energy and sense of humor that keeps you engaged." -- Erica Castaneda

"I would enroll in ANY course that Debra teaches! I love her energy!" -- Fran Trelease

"Debra was awesome! She was honest about the business and very helpful. She really gives you the facts!" -- Toccara Labady

"For anyone interested in TV news, this class is for you. If you are lucky enough to have Debra as an instructor, you are guaranteed to have an enjoyable and informative experience." -- Drue Hontz

"This class was really fun and informative. What a great intro to on-camera reporting!" --Emily Ray Baraf