Graduate Certificate in Future of News Editing
Published on June 21, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be talking with an expert in the field of journalism and media editing. We're discussing the exciting new course, "Graduate Certificate in Future of News Editing". Can you tell us a bit about what inspired this course? GUEST: Absolutely, the rapidly changing media landscape and the need for editors who are well-versed in digital storytelling and innovative editing techniques drove the creation of this course. HOST: Interesting, can you share some current industry trends that this course addresses? GUEST: Of course, some key trends include the importance of audience engagement, managing content across multiple platforms, and the use of data to inform editorial decisions. HOST: Those are certainly critical skills for any editor today. Now, what challenges did you face while designing this program, or that you think students might face when learning these new skills? GUEST: The biggest challenge is staying ahead of the technology curve. For students, it can be overwhelming to learn new tools and techniques, but we've designed the course to be adaptable and responsive to these changes. HOST: That's great to hear. Looking forward, how do you see the role of an editor evolving in the future? GUEST: The role of an editor will become even more crucial as the amount of information available continues to grow. Editors will need to be adept at curating meaningful stories from this vast sea of data. HOST: Indeed, it's a fascinating time to be involved in news editing. Thank you for sharing your insights with us today. GUEST: My pleasure, thank you for having me.
