Our Journalism Courses
Six specialist courses designed for working journalists, editors, and media professionals in Australia. Each programme is built around real newsroom challenges with practical assignments and expert feedback.
Core SkillNews Writing Fundamentals
Master the inverted pyramid, craft compelling leads, write accurate headlines, and develop the deadline discipline that defines professional news journalism.
- Write clean, accurate news copy to professional standards
- Structure stories for print, online, and broadcast
- Apply correct attribution and source citation methods
- Manage multiple story deadlines efficiently
Was $695 AUD
Core SkillInterview Techniques for Journalists
Learn how to prepare for interviews, build rapport with sources, manage on-the-record and off-the-record discussions, and extract newsworthy information from reluctant or evasive subjects.
- Develop pre-interview research strategies
- Conduct structured and unstructured interview formats
- Handle broadcast and print interview scenarios
- Navigate sensitive and high-stakes interviews ethically
Was $695 AUD
InvestigativeSource Verification & Fact-Checking
In an era of misinformation, the ability to verify sources and confirm facts quickly is indispensable. This course equips you with OSINT tools, digital forensics, and verification workflows used by leading investigative journalists.
- Use OSINT tools and digital forensic methods
- Perform reverse image searches and geolocation verification
- Apply verification standards from the Verification Handbook
- Build robust fact-checking workflows for breaking news
Was $650 AUD
Professional DevelopmentEditorial Standards & Media Law
Understand the editorial obligations that govern Australian journalism — from the Australian Press Council standards to defamation, contempt of court, and privacy law — and build the ethical frameworks your newsroom needs.
- Apply Australian Press Council standards in daily practice
- Identify defamation and contempt of court risks
- Build and enforce ethical editorial guidelines
- Navigate commercial influence on editorial independence
Was $850 AUD
DigitalMultimedia & Digital Reporting
Produce compelling stories across video, audio, photography, and data visualisation. This course covers mobile journalism, podcast production, and building digital story packages that engage modern audiences.
- Produce mobile-first video journalism packages
- Record, edit, and publish podcast-style audio stories
- Build interactive data visualisations for digital news
- Optimise digital stories for SEO and platform distribution
Was $950 AUD
Professional DevelopmentPress Release Analysis & PR Literacy
Critically evaluate press releases, identify genuine news angles, spot spin and misleading claims, and understand the ethics of the journalist-PR relationship in the Australian media context.
- Deconstruct press releases to find newsworthy angles
- Identify PR spin and unverified claims
- Understand embargo and exclusivity protocols
- Maintain editorial independence when working with PR sources
Was $490 AUD
Custom group training for media organisations
Pressrixo works with newsrooms, broadcasters, digital publishers, and PR agencies across Australia to deliver tailored training programmes. Group bookings of 5 or more receive discounted rates and the option of in-house delivery. Contact us to discuss a custom solution for your team.