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Social Video for Journalists

A smartphone on a tripod frames a reporting setup with a microphone, studio light and video editing laptop nearby.

Social Video for Journalists is ONA’s six-week, interactive, in-depth professional development course on Zoom, Monday, July 27–Monday, August 31, 2026, for journalists and editors, including beginners, building social video skills to reach receptive audiences and deliver impactful journalism amid audience and technological change. Six practical modules cover video voice, social scripts, lighting, camera and mic specifications, engaging editing, platform habits and audience feedback; six classes feature expert trainers with combined decades of experience in social video for news, with a video project developed through interactive sessions and asynchronous homework, then submitted after the last session for instructor review, constructive feedback and ideas for honing your craft. The course is sold out; join the waitlist to be notified if a spot opens and/or the course is offered again.

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