WHEN 4 weeks, Tuesdays, October 21 - November 18, 6:45-9:45 pm WHERE New York (Midtown East) LEVEL Advanced PRICE $450 ($425 for ) more info

Course Details

Build on your knowledge of television news reporting in this 4-week course designed as a sequel to our introductory TV news reporting class. Learn more about what it takes to be a good television news reporter, including: meeting deadlines, preparing and delivering "live shots," and conducting on-camera interviews. If you've decided to pursue a career in television journalism, but need further experience and instruction, then this course is for you. Students will get time in front of the camera, work with a professional cameraman, and perfect their television writing skills.

• Turn around a quick script
• Work on your "tracking" voice
• Report on the scene
• Find a job in TV news
• Psyche yourself up for a live shot

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Instructor Bio

Wendy Gillette's Courses

Wendy Gillette is a television reporter and anchor with more than 10 years experience. She currently freelance reports for CBS NewsPath, providing reports for all the CBS affiliates in the country, News 12 Long Island and News 12 Westchester. She is also an anchor for News 12. She received her bachelor's degree from Rutgers College and her master's degree from Boston University.

Testimonials

Wendy is a passionate, giving and inspiring instructor who brings energy and enthusiasm to the classroom. She gives priceless advice, that you will not find anywhere else, to aspiring journalists. -- Irina Gorodetskaya

"Wendy is fun, down-to-earth and understands how to relate to us in a serious yet accessible way. She has a good eye for improvements and offers the most beneficial constructive criticism." -- Samaia Hernandez

"A must-take class for anyone with an interest in appearing before a camera, whether for an interview, XYZ-TV, or You Tube. This class will teach you to be comfortable as you relay news about your business or the world's. Wendy was down to earth, engaging and provided valuable feedback." -- Lois Weiss

"Wendy is an awesome instructor. Her coaching was invaluable. I gained tremendous insight about my performance, feel very prepared, and am looking forward to landing a job in broadcasting. The course was given as a gift to me and truly it's like the best gift I could have ever gotten!" -- Arlene Mukoko

"This class is a perfect place to be if you've been considering a career as a reporter but are not quite sure where to begin. She strikes a perfect balance of being tough but very encouraging. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking to start a career as a reporter." -- Christina Marrazza