About Pressrixo
Pressrixo is Australia's dedicated training provider for journalism and newsroom skills — founded to help the next generation of Australian journalists thrive in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Raising the standard of Australian journalism, one course at a time
Founded in Sydney, Pressrixo was built on a simple belief: that Australia's media industry is only as strong as the people working within it. We designed our programmes to give journalists — whether emerging or mid-career — the concrete skills they need to produce accurate, compelling, and ethical journalism.
Our curriculum spans news writing, interviewing, source verification, editorial standards, press release analysis, and multimedia reporting. Every module is built with Australian newsroom realities in mind: the pressures of digital deadlines, the nuances of Australian media law, and the demands of platform-first publishing.
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What We Stand For
These are the principles that guide every Pressrixo course, instructor, and graduate.
Accuracy First
We believe every journalist has a responsibility to get the facts right. Our training embeds rigorous verification habits from day one.
Editorial Independence
Strong journalism depends on freedom from commercial and political pressure. We champion editorial independence in every course we deliver.
Practical Skills
Theory without practice is incomplete. Every Pressrixo course pairs editorial principles with hands-on assignments drawn from real newsroom scenarios.
Continuous Learning
The media landscape evolves constantly. Pressrixo updates its curriculum regularly to reflect shifts in digital publishing, audience behaviour, and media law.
Taught by working journalists
Every Pressrixo instructor is a practising or recently-retired journalist with direct newsroom experience.
Claire Sutton
Lead Instructor, News Writing
Former senior correspondent at a major Australian daily. Claire has 15 years of on-the-ground reporting experience and a passion for teaching the fundamentals of clear, accurate news writing.
Marcus Okafor
Senior Trainer, Editorial Standards
Ex-editor at a national digital publication, Marcus brings deep expertise in editorial governance, defamation law, and building ethical newsroom cultures.
James Whitfield
Instructor, Multimedia & Digital
Award-winning digital journalist and podcast producer. James specialises in mobile-first storytelling, data journalism, and building audiences for digital-native publications.
Diane Moretti
Course Coordinator & Facilitator
With a background in media education and instructional design, Diane ensures every Pressrixo learner has a smooth, supported experience from enrolment to certification.
Ready to advance your journalism career?
Speak with our team about course options, group bookings, or custom newsroom training packages designed for your organisation.
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