De Montfort University and the BBC Young Reporter Team would like to invite the next generation of journalists, content creators, presenters and tech innovators to join us for this special opportunity to develop young people’s knowledge and skills of the news and creative industries.

They’ll get to hear from influential people working in the industry, gain insight into what makes award-winning journalism and content via our BBC Young Reporters masterclass, and get the latest tips and practical advice for what it takes to get their first job in the media.

They’ll learn how to spot fake news, plus get practical skills and create and make their own content via our workshops which include making videos for TikTok, podcasting, storytelling, presenting and interviewing, to name but a few.

Throughout the day students will take part in interactive sessions with both BBC professionals and the De Montfort University academics, including using industry-standard media facilities at the university.

Schedule:

09:00 - 09:45: Arrival and Registration

09:45 - 10:00: Welcome Talk by DMU Leicester Media School & BBC

10:00 - 10:45: Real News Workshop – Can you work out what’s real and what’s fake news? – Delivered by representatives from the BBC.

10:55 - 11:45: Session 1 (choose one):

• Tiktok
• Soundscapes for TV & Film
• Story-telling
• Podcasting
• Studio/TV Journalism
• Radio Journalism
• Reporting Disaster

11:45 - 12:45:

Session 2 (choose one):

• Tiktok
• Soundscapes for TV & Film
• Story-telling
• Podcasting
• Studio/TV Journalism
• Radio Journalism
• Reporting Disaster

12:45 - 13:25: Lunch

13:25 - 14:05: Careers Panel – Learn about the range of jobs in the creative sector.

14:05 - 14:45: Exclusive Masterclass

14:45 - 15:00: Feedback and Thank You

This event is aimed at Post-16 students - however, students do not need to be studying Media or English qualifications to take part.

Teachers/Staff: secure your place - please email studentadviser@dmu.ac.uk and confirm how many students you wish to bring.

We can accommodate any size booking, from whole-year groups to smaller cohorts.

 

Students are also able to book and attend on their own by completing the form below. We will contact the students directly to confirm details.

Student Booking Form: (not required for school group bookings).