The Young Journalist Summer Experience

Name: The Young Journalist Summer Experience
Brand: InvestIN Education
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The Young Journalist Summer Experience

Overview

We are now fully booked for this Summer Experience.

The Young Journalist Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully-immersive experience of working as a journalist in London

Over the course of 15 days, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of journalism that one can imagine.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful journalist.

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Visit a state-of-the-art news studio at a major national news organisation and present the evening news in a simulated broadcast
Attend a private reception with award-winning journalists from major news organisations, including The BBC, The Telegraph and Channel 4 News
Become the sports correspondent and read the latest sporting headlines in an interactive session at a radio studio
Become the investigative journalist and journey through the political and financial heart of London to uncover a ground-breaking exposé

Be coached through the immersive experiences with journalists from world-renowned media brands including The BBC, The Financial Times, The Guardian, Sky News, CNN and Channel 4 News and more
Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career

Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in journalism
Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
World-class professional development training: dedicated coaching on all the soft skills you need to become a top journalist: leadership, teamwork, communication, time management, public speaking, negotiation and more

Attending the Summer Experience demonstrates that you have gained skills which are highly-valued by top universities
Complete the assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your university applications

Experience life at one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.

Select your preferred length of experience. You can choose to attend for:
- 1. days 1-15 (the full experience); or
  2. days 1-10 only; or
  3. days 1-5 only
Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout

Immersive Experiences Days 1-5

Print and Digital Journalism

Receive coaching from experienced journalists from The Guardian, The BBC and more on how to structure an engaging story with speed, accuracy and that all-important angle
Breaking news! You are the lead journalist on a breaking story
Work under pressure to verify the facts, find your angle and craft your story
Learn the craft of journalistic writing, creating engaging headlines and editing for impact
Will your story go viral? Maximise the impact of your story by utilising social media

Investigative Journalism

Discover how investigative journalists who worked on international scandals such as the #MeToo movement and the Panama Papers use state-of-the-art tools to unearth stories
You’ve just received a tip-off: use your investigation skills to follow leads and uncover the truth
Receive powerful interview coaching by expert investigative journalists
Explore the ways journalists work with sources: gaining their trust, protecting anonymity and reporting accurately
Interview a key source relating to your investigation in an immersive interviewing simulation

Broadcast Journalism

Record your own piece of on-the-ground broadcast journalism
Go into the field and gather all the components that bring a story to life for viewers
Receive coaching on the art of improvisation from experienced correspondents
Receive coaching from award-winning broadcast journalists on staying calm, collected and in control

Enter the Editing Suite

Visit to a high-tech editorial suite and learn the digital skills needed to edit your own news stories
Use the footage from the newsroom and out on the road to create your own high-impact story
Become the producer: learn how to manage the news team
Craft a cohesive news campaign with a compelling narrative, interactive graphics and multi-media coverage
Premiere your news campaigns: showcase your campaign and receive detailed feedback from a panel of experienced journalists

Data Journalism

Delve into the world of data visualisation and learn how it has recaptured readers in the misinformation age
Get guidance and coaching from top names in the emerging field of data journalism

Immersive Experiences Days 1-5

Fashion Journalism

Explore how successful institutions have kept up with changing media trends to keep readers engaged
Continue to create your own portfolio of work on varied subjects and topics within Journalism

Policy, Peace Building and Conflict Resolution

Explore tactics used to defuse tensions, build relationships and end suffering.
Represent the UN Security Council as you work to from a collective resolution
Negotiate a compromise factions as you balance national and international priorities
Resolve the conflict scenario and vote on your negotiated resolution

Political Journalism

Examine how political correspondents scrutinise politicians and their media team
Learn the artistry of interviewing media-savvy politicians
Discover how to craft a story when faced with political spin and legal limitations
Receive live feedback from experts on how they would have handled the challenge

Private Networking

Private networking session with students and professionals from Law, Politics, International Development and Journalist programmes
Celebrate completing the programme by creating vital connections for your future career

Immersive Experiences Days 11-15

CAREERMAX

Now you’ve gained the knowledge and understanding it takes to excel in journalism, it’s time to spend the final five days of your experience building your skills to help you thrive in the world of work. Undertake a series of interactive masterclasses and challenges in communication, teamwork, leadership and resilience to supercharge your applications and help you stand out from the competition in the journalist industry. Once you’ve completed these, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a several hour assessment centre putting your time management and problem solving to the test for which you’ll receive bespoke feedback.

Leadership & Teamwork Coaching

What makes the ultimate team player?
Build your high-performance team and compete in a series of complex challenges
Discover the most effective styles of leadership you can adopt
Maximise your influence with coaching on how to motivate and inspire others

Public Speaking & Communication Coaching

Public speaking coaching by a specialist who trains CEOs
Perfecting enunciation, tone, pace and body language to engage any audience with impact
Understand the art of negotiation and influencing others
Perfect your written communication skills to support your upcoming applications
Learn how to reflect and communicate your experiences with purpose

Resilience & Problem-Solving

Discover the key tenets of resilience and how they can lead to a successful and happy career journey
Harness the power of mindfulness, empathy, and emotional intelligence in your decision-making
Practice overcoming obstacles and build a resilient mindset ready for future challenges

The CareerMAX Project

Utilise the skills you’ve learnt over the last 5 days to tackle a full-day assessment centre
Your task: Work together to create and maintain the perfect civilisation
Receive bespoke feedback on your performance and a personalised certificate

We are now fully booked for this Summer Experience.

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The programme starts on 28th July 2023. You can choose to attend for either days 1-5, days 1-10 or days 1-15; and either with or without accommodation. Pricing for all options is set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place. Alternatively, if you wish to pay via invoice, please complete this form and a member of our team will reach out to you.

	London 5-Day	London 10-Day	London 15-Day
Length	Days 1-5	Days 1-10	Days 1-15
Attend a private tour of a top newspaper. Uncover a ground breaking exposé with investigative journalists. Visit a studio and present the evening news. Edit your news campaign in an editing suite
Scrutinise politicians live from parliament square. Meet the team at a fashion magazine. Tour a cutting-edge radio station and address listeners
Private networking session with top journalists
World-class professional development training: 5 days of coaching on all the skills you need to become a top journalist
Summer Experience fee	£1475	£2850	£3950
Optional fee for University of London accommodation (private single rooms) with all meals and guardianship included	Available for an additional £990	Available for an additional £1815	Available for an additional £2640
Optional fee for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way)	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150	Available for an additional £150

In Person

Available dates:

28th July 2023

Venues:

The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

Accommodation location:

Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 3 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls

Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN,

College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ

International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS

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Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!

Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.

Upon completion of the programme you will receive a bespoke certificate to include in all of your future applications. This will help you stand out from the crowd and show your passion for your chosen career. Letters of attendance are also available upon request at info@investin.org.

On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.

You can choose to add our accommodation package to your booking where you will be allocated to the University of London's Garden Halls, College Hall, or International Hall. Here, you will enjoy your own private room, 3 meals a day, and 24/7 guardianship. There are also lots of communal areas such as a games room and cinema room where you will be able to socialise with other students. Our safeguarding team will also put on evening activities such as trivia night, games night, and sports evenings. You will be able to arrive at the accommodation the day before the programme starts and checkout will be the day after the programme comes to an end.

We offer payment plans for our Summer Experiences, allowing you to pay in instalments. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your place. To arrange your personalised plan contact contact us at info@investin.org.

On the mornings of day 6 and day 11 you will have rest time to allow you to recharge for the next period of your programme. You will also have time in the evenings and during your lunch break to relax and socialise with the other students on the experience.

Covid-19

There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.

Support

If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device.

You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.

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The Young Journalist Summer Experience