This trainer-led online course offers a unique opportunity to master the art of sub-editing. This course has a flexible start date so you can start any time
This trainer-led online course offers a unique opportunity to master the art of sub-editing.
It's delivered in six self-directed units. The BBC's former head of writing standards, Martin Lloyd, coaches you and a group of trainees through each stage of the process until confident subbing becomes second nature to you.
Short and practical sessions combine insider know-how, group discussion, quick quizzes and video tutorials to give you the skills to turn raw copy into precise and compelling stories at high speed.
You’ll join a dedicated forum where you can get support from a tutor who spent 20 years as a sub-editor before becoming a classroom trainer and online course developer at the BBC.
Set yourself apart from other editors by getting the skill-set to not only spot errors quickly but turn dry, clunky copy into captivating editorial. Discover how to enhance and sharpen stories without the author even noticing.
This interactive and engaging course will quickly turn you into a competent and confident editor. It's equivalent to about 3 days of editing training that you can work through at your own pace.
This is an online, self-directed course taking place on our online training platform and a private forum which you can start any time and complete at your own pace.
This is an online, self-directed course taking place on our online training platform and a private forum. We recommend setting aside between 2 and 4 hours a week to complete each unit. This course has a flexible start date.
Martin Lloyd is a Journalism.co.uk and NCTJ trainer.
He spent 10 years as writing standards editor at the BBC’s training division, the BBC Academy, where he trained BBC News journalists, TV and radio producers and senior managers.
He mentored a team of 15 BBC digital content producers, produced writing guides for BBC staff, and was ultimately responsible for training the trainers.
Since leaving the BBC, Martin has trained staff at the likes of Fortune, the UK Government, ITV, Forbes, Global, NICE and the International Olympic Committee.
He has also mentored editors at The Financial Times and Guardian.
For a while, he was a content designer for the Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Earlier in his career, Martin edited copy and designed pages for newspapers and magazines including The Metro, Broadcast, New Statesman and Marketing Week.
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