Reporting and visual production skills for professional news coverage.
reportagevx trains journalists and crews in field preparation, studio reporting, camera operation and lighting balance, so every bulletin looks and sounds broadcast-ready.
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Everything you need to cover a story, from brief to broadcast.
Practical modules built around real newsroom workflows.
We believe in the power of well-trained storytellers.
reportagevx has coached newsroom crews across the UK, combining field craft with studio discipline for consistently broadcast-ready output.
Three disciplines, one seamless workflow.
Field Preparation
Kit checklists, location scouting and safety planning so your crew arrives ready for any assignment.
Studio Reporting
Autocue delivery, interview technique and on-camera presence for confident, credible bulletins.
Camera & Lighting
Framing, exposure and lighting balance that keep footage consistent across changing conditions.
Sharpen your studio reporting from behind the desk.
Our studio module pairs practical delivery coaching with real control room feedback, so presenters and reporters leave camera-ready.
- Autocue delivery and camera presence coaching
- Live two-way and studio interview technique
- Studio lighting balance for consistent skin tones
How the training works.
Prepare in the field
Plan the shoot, check kit and brief the crew before a single frame is recorded.
Report and shoot
Apply camera and lighting fundamentals on location under realistic time pressure.
Review and refine
Break down footage with tutors and adjust technique ahead of the next assignment.
Learn from working broadcast professionals.
Every tutor at reportagevx continues to work in the industry, bringing current newsroom practice into every session.
Helen Marsh
Course Director
Marcus Reid
Camera Operation Tutor
Priya Anand
Lighting Design Tutor
David Whitfield
Field Reporting Coach
Mei Chen
Studio Production Tutor
Samuel Okafor
Sound & Workflow Tutor
Zoe Bennett
Editing & Workflow Instructor
Richard Cole
Programme Director
Choose the training that fits your newsroom.
Every enquiry is reviewed by our enrolment team before a place is confirmed.
Foundation Course
A five-day introduction to field preparation and camera basics.
- Field preparation workshop
- Camera operation basics
- Group feedback sessions
- Course completion certificate
Intensive Reporting Programme
Full studio and field training with one-to-one tutor review.
- Everything in Foundation
- Studio reporting intensive
- Lighting balance masterclass
- One-to-one tutor review
- Location shoot day
Studio Mentorship
Bespoke mentoring for newsrooms and production teams.
- Tailored curriculum
- On-site or studio sessions
- Ongoing mentor support
- Team workflow review
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need previous camera experience to join?
No. The Foundation Course assumes no prior experience and covers camera and lighting basics before moving into field and studio practice.
What equipment should I bring?
Studio and field cameras, lighting kit and audio equipment are all provided during sessions. You are welcome to bring your own kit for review.
Are courses run in a studio or on location?
Both. Programmes combine studio reporting sessions with location shoot days to reflect real newsroom assignments.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, every course concludes with a completion certificate and a tutor assessment of your on-camera and technical skills.
Can teams book training together?
Yes, our Studio Mentorship option is built for newsroom and production teams who want tailored, on-site coaching.
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