Innovative course will raise standards of journalism and improve your papers
The diploma was developed and run by renowned British newspaper training organisation, The Editorial Centre. It was established a year ago by TCH and the first graduates received their diplomas yesterday.
The 17 recipients qualify as senior journalists within the group, which publishes The Irish Examiner, Sunday Business Post, and 10 regional newspapers. TCH also has interests in the electronic publishing and commercial radio.
The Diploma, the first of its kind in the country, covered writing techniques, ethics, interviewing skills, media law, design and production. Each module was supplemented by projects and on-the-job training.
A second group of TCH journalists began studying for the diploma this month.
TCH managing director, Anthony Dinan, said the diploma was a significant investment in the group's journalists.
“Through this Diploma we are investing in our products and our people for the ultimate benefit of our readers.
“We are particularly pleased that the 17 graduates represent our electronic publishing division, Thomas Crosbie Media, and nine different newspapers within our group,” he said.
Peter Sands, Editorial Centre director, applauded TCH for its pioneering approach to training. “There are so many courses that teach journalism as an academic subject rather than a vocational qualification.
“It was refreshing that Thomas Crosbie Holdings insisted on exact professional training that gives its journalists the real skills required to do the job,” he said.
The Financial Times, the Daily Telegraph and The (London) Times are among the media organisations who hire The Editorial Centre to train staff.
