Prerequisites

• Interest in media field.

Course Description

A Ramadan session bringing participants together with a media professional with deep, hands-on experience. During the session, the trainer shares real stories from the heart of media work and pivotal moments that shaped their professional journey. The workshop opens space for direct discussion about what happens behind the camera and what is not usually said on screen. The session concludes with an interactive studio experience, allowing participants to get closer to the media work environment and take part in a brief on-camera experience.

Course Objective

By the end of the workshop, participants will:
• Explore real professional media experiences drawn from fieldwork.
• Understand the professional and ethical challenges of media work.
• Become familiar with studio workflows and the production environment.
• Take part in a short studio experience that strengthens their understanding of on-camera television presentation.

Course Outline

• Professional journey: from the beginning to today:
- How is a media career built?
- Key milestones in the trainer’s career.
- Coverage of major events.
- Media ethics illustrated through real-life situations.

• Behind the camera:
- How is the studio managed?
- What happens before and after the broadcast?
- The importance of teamwork, not just the individual.
- Enter the studio and become familiar with the work environment.
- A short on-camera experience.

Course Benefits

• A participation certificate by Al Jazeera Media Institute.