Street Journalism Training Programme (Online Course)
The Street Journalism Training Programme by South London News (SLN) is an online, self-paced course designed to equip volunteer Street Reporters with the fundamentals of journalism. It provides the essential skills to report accurately, ethically, and impactfully on local issues affecting South London communities.
1. Who Can Join?
No prior journalism experience is required! This programme is open to residents of South London who are passionate about telling real stories and contributing to their local communities through responsible journalism.
2. Course Format & Duration
✅ Fully Online & Self-Paced – Learn at your own convenience.
✅ Estimated Duration: 4–6 weeks (flexible learning).
✅ Interactive Lessons – Video tutorials, quizzes, and writing exercises.
✅ Mentorship & Feedback – Receive guidance from experienced journalists at SLN.
3. Course Overview & Objectives
- Train South London residents to report real stories from their boroughs.
- Provide essential journalism skills — news writing, ethical reporting, and digital storytelling.
- Empower volunteers to hold local authorities accountable through factual, unbiased reporting.
- Strengthen grassroots journalism and encourage civic participation across South London.
4. Course Structure & Modules
This fully online and self-paced course includes interactive lessons, real-world case studies, and practical assignments to help you develop hands-on experience in journalism.
Module 1: Introduction to Street Journalism
📌 What is Street Journalism & Why Does It Matter?
📌 The Role of Community Reporting in Strengthening Local Democracy
📌 Understanding Your Audience & the Local News Landscape
Module 2: Journalism Ethics & Responsible Reporting
📌 Principles of Ethical Journalism (Fairness, Accuracy, Objectivity)
📌 Avoiding Misinformation & Sensationalism
📌 Privacy Laws, Defamation, & Legal Boundaries in Reporting
Module 3: News Writing & Storytelling Techniques
📌 Crafting a Newsworthy Story – Headlines, Leads & Structure
📌 Writing with Clarity, Objectivity & Impact
📌 Human-Interest Stories – Amplifying Local Voices
Module 4: Mobile Journalism & Digital Reporting
📌 Using Smartphones for Reporting – Capturing Photos, Videos & Live Coverage
📌 Basics of Photojournalism & Visual Storytelling
📌 Social Media Reporting – Sharing News Responsibly & Effectively
Module 5: Investigative & Community Reporting
📌 Covering Local Issues (Housing, Transport, Public Services, Crime, Politics)
📌 Conducting Interviews & Asking the Right Questions
📌 Building Trust & Engaging with the Community
Module 6: Practical Assignments & Real-World Application
📌 Hands-on Exercises: Writing & Submitting News Reports
📌 Personalised Feedback from Journalism Mentors
📌 Case Study Analysis – Learning from Real-Life News Stories
5. Certification & Future Opportunities
🎓 Earn a Certificate: Receive a South London News (SLN) Street Journalism Certificate upon completion.
📰 Become a Published Reporter: Top-performing students may have their work featured on South London News.
📢 Further Progression: Opportunity to advance to investigative journalism and cover in-depth local issues.
Join the Movement – Become an SLN Street Reporter!
🔗 Enrol Now and start your journey in community journalism — helping to shape the future of South London News (SLN) and giving a voice to your borough.
Disclaimer:
The Street Journalism Training Programme is not an academic qualification, diploma, or accredited certificate. It is a community-focused training initiative designed to equip passionate South London residents with practical journalism skills. The programme’s goal is to foster grassroots reporting and civic engagement, not formal academic certification.
