About this Event

Aberdeen

Gender balance has become a hackneyed phrase to most of us in the media, but the truth is that gender balance in broadcast media has some way to go. Broadcasters want to redress this imbalance as much as Women in Journalism Scotland, so we’re teaming up to take action.

We want to give women journalists and writers working within the media industry the chance to expand their existing skills into broadcast journalism. One acknowledged barrier is that women are more inclined than men to turn down broadcast media invitations.

There are many reasons for this but to tackle it head on, we’re offering a day of coaching, mock interviews, speakers, networking and familiarisation with broadcast environments to ensure that participants are primed to say YES to the next media opportunity.

Participants will hear from speakers from the industry before being given vocal guidance to build confidence. This will be followed by lunch at STV and then on to two training sessions with STV North News anchor, Andrea Brymer, and other senior broadcast journalists: on-camera news interviews and a live studio panel discussion.

These will be hosted at STV News at Craigshaw Business Park, West Tullos, Aberdeen, AB12 3QH, on Friday April 3rd from 1130 -1730.

The afternoon will conclude with a debrief and networking drinks, to which senior producers and contributor bookers will be invited to meet participants. There will also be a chance to watch the evening’s STV News being broadcast live from the production gallery.

The fee of £20 includes membership of Women in Journalism Scotland. Existing WiJ Scotland members can attend free of charge (please choose the free WiJ member ticket option when booking if already a member).