Certified News Editor

BY
Vskills

Sign up to become a Certified News Editor with sharp writing and editing skills. Learn to manage content efficiently across various sections of a company.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 3499

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Vskills News Editor certification course has a comprehensive curriculum to test learners in crucial areas of writing methods, prioritisation, legality, news sources, structure, objectivity, and speciality writing. This programme will improve your skills and provide you with a competitive edge in the current job market, as there is a rise in demand for skilled news editors.

The News Editor programme also allows you to stand out in today's competitive workspace and display your advanced skills with a professional certificate, which is government-approved and has lifelong validity. Moreover, the final certification exam is entirely online. Candidates can take the exam from anywhere and at any time of the day.

Once you become a Certified News editor, you will be able to widen the job opportunities naturally. Besides, it is a flexible course with free practise tests and lifelong e-learning support access. You can complete the course at your pace. And upon successful completion, you can kickstart your career with the necessary skills at hand.

The highlights

  • Online exam

  • ‘Vskills Certified’ tag on shine.com and monsterindia.com 

  • Internships

  • Tutorials

  • Government certification

  • Certificate valid for life 

  • Free practise tests

  • Online learning access – lifelong

  • Study material- hard copy

Program offerings

  • Free practice test
  • Interview preparation facility
  • E-learning access
  • Government certification
  • Online certification exam

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 3,499
  • The total Vskills News Editor course fee is Rs. 3,499.
  • You can pay the programme fee via digital wallets, debit cards, credit cards, or net banking.

Certified News Editor fee structure

Course 

Fee

Certified News Editor 

INR 3,499 (excludes taxes)

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Vskills

Who it is for

The Vskills News Editor online programme is well-suited for the following:

  • Students who wish to acquire advanced skills for better career prospects.

  • Jobseekers looking for employment opportunities in the news editing sectors of different companies.

  • Professionals who want to upskill and increase their pay scale. 

Eligibility criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

Candidates need to clear a certification exam online to become a Certified News Editor. They can appear for the exam anywhere and anytime within one year of course purchase.

What you will learn

Writing skills

Upon successful completion of all the modules in the Vskills News Editor certification course, you will know the following:

  • The different elements of news values

  • News writing- general rules and elements

  • Structured writing and news selection

  • Ethical and legal issues related to news writing

  • Important aspects of conducting and writing an interview

  • Various sections of writing such as documentaries, biographies, speciality writing, sports, calamities, etc

  • Different channels of releasing news

  • Judgement while editing news write-ups

The syllabus

Introduction

  • Definitions of News

  • General Rules for News Writing

  • News Virtues

  • Qualities of the News Writer

  • Elements of News Values

  • Current Affairs

Selection of News

  • Finding Stories

  • Types of News

  • The Concept of Objectivity

  • VERBS - The Writing Coach

  • Public/Civic Journalism

  • Details to Avoid

Writing Technique

  • Introduction

  • Elements of Good Writing

  • Writing for your Announcer

  • Writing for your Audience/ Viewer

  • Guidelines for Copy Preparation

  • Types of Leads for Broadcast Stories

  • Sources for Broadcast News

  • Putting Together a Newscast

News Sources

  • Sources of News

  • Finding and Using News Sources

Developing Story Line By Line

  • The Five W’s and H Rule

  • Writing Broadcast Copy

Prioritisation

  • Editorial Policy Conforming to the Newsroom of BBC

Editorial Values and Policies

  • News

Objectivity

  • Introduction and discussion about objectivity

Structure

  • Introduction

  • Active Verbs

  • English Composition and Broadcast Writing

  • Additional Readings

Legality

  • Checklists for Public Affairs Reporting

  • Legal and Ethical Issues

Interviews

  • Whom Should I Interview?

  • Why am I Interviewing?

  • What Questions Should I Ask?

  • Where should I Conduct the Interview?

  • When Should I Conduct My Interviews?

  • How should I Conduct Interviews?

  • Writing the Interview Story

Documentary and Feature Programmes

  • Definitions of the Terms

  • The Documentary

  • The Feature

  • Types of Feature Stories

  • The News Documentary

Biographies

  • What are Biographies?

Specialty Writing

  • Wildlife Writing and Reporting

  • Business Reporting

  • Environmental Reporting

  • Investigative Reporting

  • Consumer Reporting

Science and Sports

  • Developing a Medical Glossary 

  • Science

  • Writing Science News

Disaster and Human Interest

  • Hazards of Human Interest

  • Reporting Courts and National Disasters

News Releases

  • News Releases

  • Types of News Releases

  • Elements of A News Release

  • The No Problem

  • The Journalist’s Perspective

  • Checklist for Handling News Releases

  • Other Problems with News Releases

The Internet

  • Internet Addresses or URLs

  • Journalists and the Internet

  • Ethical Considerations

  • Search Engines and Subject Directories

  • Mailing Lists and Newsgroups

News Agencies

  • News Agencies Round the World

  • Monitoring

  • The Press Trust of India

  • The ‘Big Four’ as the Paramount News Sources

  • AFP

  • AP (Associated Press)

Other Media

  • Newspaper Vs Radio and TV News

  • Magazines

  • Newspapers

  • Alternative Newsweeklies

  • News agencies

  • A New Concept in Media: Talking Newspapers

  • Good Practice for Talking Newspapers

  • Additional Material

  • Concise details

  • Other sources of news

Editorial Judgment

  • News Judgment

  • Many Publics, Mostly Local

  • Fictional and Factual

  • Recognizing and Evaluating A News Story 

  • News is More Than Story

Pricing Together Video and Audio

  • Avoiding Jump Cuts

  • Television Script Formats

Writing for Radio

  • Your Audience

Writing for Television

  • Writing for the Television Newscast

Admission details

Step 1. To apply for the News Editor certification course, use the link here: https://www.vskills.in/certification/media-and-communications/certified-news-editor. 

Step 2. Select the " Buy Now" tab at the top of the course page to register for the course. You will land on the 'Checkout' page. 

Step 3. Here, provide necessary details to complete registration with Vskills. 

Step 4. Lastly, select your preferred payment mode and pay the certification fee to begin the programme.


Filling the form

To join the Vskills News Editor Certification, you need to register by creating an account with Vskills. On the 'Checkout' page, you will find the 'Account Details' section. Here, fill in the necessary details such as email ID, name, phone number, region, and country. 

Evaluation process

The certification exam for the Certified News Editor course is 100% online and can be taken from any location as per convenience. The test duration is 60 minutes, and there are a total of 50 questions. Candidates must score at least 25 marks (50%) to clear the certification exam. 

How it helps

The Vskills News Editor Certification is beneficial for graduates as well as professionals who wish to succeed in their respective career fields. Many companies have independent editing departments, and a certified news editor can fit this position perfectly. 

Apart from this, individuals who are already working as news editors can further their careers with this certification course and raise their earning potential. This comprehensive programme will give you the essentials for flourishing as a successful news editor and accelerate your career appreciably. 

FAQs

What is the validity of the certification?

The Vskills News Editor Certification has a lifelong validity and is recognised by the government. 

Are companies hiring news editors right now?

There is a great demand for skilled news editors in today's job market. Companies that specialise in outsourced writing services or media are always on the lookout for good news editors. Not to mention, many private and public companies require news editors for specific needs as well. 

What are the merits of taking a certification exam by Vskills?

With the help of Vskills News Editor certification course, you will develop skills that are valued in the industry and open new career avenues. It will boost your chances of employment and give you important information in areas where you have not received formal education.

Is the certification exam conducted online?

Yes, the certification exam is entirely online.

What kind of study material is provided for this course?

A hard copy of the study material and e-learning access is provided to learners for this certification course.  

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