Community Reporters
One of the outcomes of the multi-media journalism training is for you to join our team of Community Reporters.
Community Reporting means having an ear to the ground to bring local news stories national significance. They might be broadcast on radio, television or on social media platforms.
We will provide work-based training, mentoring and critical feedback so that you are proud of your skills and the news stories you produce.
We will alos put you in contact with other media services: National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS), National Radio News (NRN – CBAA), ABC, NITV and Koorie Mail.
The Training Manual has links to a range of training resources that you can view at any time when producing a story.
Reporter Resources
For you to do your job as a (multi-media) Regional Reporter, you will need the following equipment and software:
- iPhone (Apple or Android)
- Access to the Internet
- Computer (laptop or PC)
- Computer software – iPhone photo-editor, email, Word, iMovie, Audacity, DropBox, Zoom.
- Microphones – directional (for video), omni-directional (for audio and video)
- Tripod (for video)
As part of this News Project,. you will be trained in how to use this equipment and software. A Mobile Equipment Kit will be provided to you when you attend the trainig at Batchelor Institute.