AI TOOLS for JOURNALISTS & NEWSROOMS MASTERCLASS

Everything you need to revolutionise your Journalism & News Production workflow using AI tools

The growing concern that AI-generated content and synthetic media may undermine audience trust has made many newsrooms and journalists hesitant to embrace AI tools. However, when used thoughtfully, AI can significantly enhance the depth, efficiency, and quality of a journalist’s work. This course focuses on leveraging AI to support and elevate your workflow, rather than solely creating media for output—an area we explore in greater depth in our sister courses.

Specifically designed for journalists and media professionals, this program equips you with cutting-edge AI tools to transform your processes. You’ll learn how to streamline research, storyfinding, content acquisition, and note-taking, as well as use AI for transcription, saving time while ensuring accuracy. We also cover advanced AI-powered writing tools that enable you to produce high-quality content more efficiently, along with techniques for managing social media platforms using AI.

Additionally, the course delves into AI-driven data analysis and visualization, teaching you how to turn complex datasets into engaging stories for your audience. You’ll gain expertise in AI-based fact-checking tools to verify information quickly and accurately, and explore AI content detection solutions to maintain the originality and integrity of your work. With practical, hands-on modules, this course empowers you to seamlessly integrate AI tools into your daily journalism routine, giving you the confidence to enhance your storytelling and stay ahead in the evolving media landscape.

Who’s it for?

This course is designed for journalists, editors, media professionals, and content creators who want to harness the power of AI to enhance their work. It’s ideal for those looking to streamline their workflows, improve the quality of their reporting, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving media landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the industry, this course provides practical tools and insights to help you integrate AI into your daily routines while maintaining journalistic integrity and audience trust.

WHAT WILL THIS COURSE COVER?

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of how AI tools can enhance journalistic workflows and media production. Key topics include:

– Introduction to AI in Journalism: Understanding the role of AI in media and addressing concerns about trust and authenticity.
– AI for Research and Storyfinding: Tools to streamline research, discover compelling stories, and acquire content efficiently.
– Transcription and Note-Taking: Leveraging AI for accurate, time-saving transcription and note management.
– AI-Powered Writing Tools: Techniques for using AI to create high-quality articles, reports, and content quickly and effectively.
– Data Analysis and Visualization: Using AI to analyze complex data sets and turn them into engaging, audience-focused visual stories.
– Fact-Checking Tools: Exploring AI solutions to verify information rapidly and ensure journalistic accuracy.
– Content Integrity: Tools for detecting AI-generated content and maintaining the originality of your work.
– Social Media Management with AI: Optimizing platform management, scheduling, and audience engagement through AI.
– Practical Application: Hands-on modules to integrate AI tools seamlessly into daily journalistic workflows.

This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to elevate their journalism using AI while preserving credibility and trust.

What's in this course?

A.I. TOOLS for JOURNALISTS & NEWSROOMS

Module 1 - AI Tools for the Workflow
Module 2 - AI tools for journalists - research
Module 3 - AI tools for fact checking
Module 4 - AI tools that help with story finding
Module 5 - AI tools for journalists and newsrooms
Module 6 - AI tools for publishing management and increased audience engagement
Module 7 - AI transcription and translation tools
Module 8 - AI tools for detecting AI content
Module 9 - AI for data visualisation and infographics
Module 10 - AI powered post production aides and tools
Module 11 - AI media generators
Module 12 - AI - the issues and the future

Face to face training

This course is available, and has been extensively delivered, in person. Email me at training@deanarnett.com to discuss costs and logistics. The course can be adapted and tailored to your exact needs.

Pre-recorded online training course

This course is now available as a series of pre-recorded online video modules to consume at time and cadence that suits you. Go to www.videoschool.deanarnett.com to get started.

Live online training

This course can be delivered live and virtually from a purpose-built multi camera training studio at a time to suit, while avoiding additional travel and accommodation expenses. Email me at training@deanarnett.com to discuss and book. The course can be adapted and tailored to your exact needs.

Consultancy service

Often clients want to know how to unlock the benefits of AI tools quickly. That’s why I also often travel the world, offering hands-on consultancy to deliver rapid results and optimal outcomes. Email me at training@deanarnett.com to discuss.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This course is designed for journalists, editors, media professionals, and content creators who want to harness the power of AI to enhance their work. It’s ideal for those looking to streamline their workflows, improve the quality of their reporting, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving media landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the industry, this course provides practical tools and insights to help you integrate AI into your daily routines while maintaining journalistic integrity and audience trust.

COURSE OUTCOMES

– Understand AI in Journalism: Gain a clear understanding of how AI can enhance journalistic workflows without compromising trust or integrity.
– Streamline Workflow: Learn to use AI tools for research, storyfinding, content acquisition, note-taking, and transcription to save time and improve efficiency.
– Enhance Content Creation: Master AI-powered writing tools to produce high-quality content quickly and effectively.
– Leverage Data and Insights: Use AI for data analysis and visualization to create compelling, data-driven stories that engage audiences.
– Boost Fact-Checking Capabilities: Acquire skills to use AI tools for rapid and accurate fact-checking to ensure the credibility of your work.
– Maintain Content Integrity: Learn to use AI content detection tools to ensure the originality and authenticity of your media output.
– Manage Digital Platforms: Discover how to optimize social media management with AI, improving engagement and efficiency.
– Integrate AI Seamlessly: Gain practical, hands-on experience to confidently incorporate AI tools into your daily journalistic processes.

Journalists

This course has been delivered to journalists around the world, including those working in the newsrooms in the UK, Egypt, across Africa and across India. 

Broadcasters

This course has been delivered to staff of major broadcasters around the world., directly resulting in the improved efficiency and production values of programme output.

Digital Publishers

Digital publishers around the world have made the next step into major programming making by taking this course.

Filmmakers

Filmmakers around the world have used this course to develop, shape, fund and produce their passion project or TV series.

WHO IS YOUR TRAINER?

Dean Arnett is an international award-winning documentary producer, and former BBC staff producer and BBC Academy trainer. As a filmmaker, he has been commissioned by the BBC, Discovery, Amazon Prime and Al Jazeera, as well as global brands, such as Dropbox, Oracle, ServiceNow, Microsoft, Casio, Orange, the NHS, and many others.

Over the years, he has also developed and delivered training courses for the BBC, ITV, STV, MediaCorp, Internews, Irex and Associated Press among others.

All of his training courses are developed to broadcast quality standards for market-leading clients around the world and have been delivered online or face-to-face.

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