Media Training
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
I took part in The Canary's inaugural Amplify training scheme - an opportunity that gave people from marginalised, working-class backgrounds journalism training. I created an investigative video documentary about LGBTQ+ intersectionality. This entailed diligently creating interview questions, professionally emailing participants and their agents, interviewing these participants (including Skin from Skunk Anansie and DJ Woody Cook) and editing the final film. I also learned… Show more I took part in The Canary's inaugural Amplify training scheme - an opportunity that gave people from marginalised, working-class backgrounds journalism training. I created an investigative video documentary about LGBTQ+ intersectionality. This entailed diligently creating interview questions, professionally emailing participants and their agents, interviewing these participants (including Skin from Skunk Anansie and DJ Woody Cook) and editing the final film. I also learned multiple aspects of journalism, including pitching, drafting engaging articles, interview techniques, union membership, law, and ethics. Show less