Prerequisites

• Basic familiarity with media work concepts.
• Experience or interest in the field of news presenting.

Course Description

This workshop aims to equip presenters with the essential skills needed to handle breaking news live on air, by focusing on rapid comprehension, accurate delivery, and controlling emotions during urgent events. The workshop provides participants with professional guidelines for presenting breaking news in a professional manner that preserves credibility and objectivity.

Course Objective

By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Discuss the concept of breaking news and the importance of balancing speed and accuracy.
• Apply spontaneous delivery skills and control their tone of voice during live broadcasting.

Course Outline

• The concept and importance of breaking news:
- Definition of breaking news.
- The presenter’s role in covering real-time events.
- Balance the speed with accuracy.
- How to link immediate breaking news to previous news contexts.

• Spontaneous delivery skills during live broadcasting:
- Handle the incomplete information.
- Control the tone and pace.
- Body language and audience communication.
- Avoid common mistakes in urgent news delivery.

Course Benefits

• A participation certificate by Al Jazeera Media Institute.