Being a successful editor

TWO DAY COURSE

Being an editor is more than just recognising a good news story. You are the captain of the ship. As such there are many tasks facing an editor. This course is designed to build on the skills you possess already and equip you with new ones so that you manage your publication effectively and with panache. Run by editors who will share with you their experiences in the hot seat (or "the chair" as they like to call it), the course covers:

• The functions of an editor
• People management and team building
• Recruiting staff and employment law
• The business side of journalism: budgeting and marketing
• Delegation
• How to freshen up your publication
• Design considerations
• Dealing with the public events, sales and adverting teams
• Communication skills
• Refesher on libel and copyright

Email info@jtc.co.uk for the date of the next open course.

We can also run this important course in-house for you

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