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Courses & Services

Professional media training built for today's newsrooms

Every mediawireka course is crafted with real newsroom practitioners to give you skills you can use immediately — not theory alone.

Our Curriculum

Choose your training path

From single-day intensives to comprehensive bundles — mediawireka has a programme for every stage of your media career.

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Content Planning & Editorial Calendar Mastery

Learn to build structured editorial calendars, prioritise stories, plan publication schedules, and coordinate with multiple desks. This course covers the full content lifecycle from story idea to published piece, aligned with Australian newsroom workflows.

Design and manage a full editorial calendar
Apply story prioritisation frameworks
Coordinate across print, digital, and broadcast desks
Measure content performance and iterate

AUD $1,200AUD $840

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News syndication network visualization on multiple screens

New

Online | 2 days

News Syndication & Wire Distribution

Master the mechanics of syndicating news content through AAP, AP, Reuters, and digital wire networks. Covers rights management, embargo handling, republication workflows, and the economics of content licensing for modern newsrooms.

Navigate wire services and syndication platforms
Manage rights, embargoes, and licences
Automate distribution to partner publications
Track syndication performance and revenue

AUD $1,450AUD $1,015

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Multi-platform media publishing across devices

Advanced

Workshop | 4 days

Multi-Platform Media Publishing

Adapt and publish content seamlessly across web, mobile, audio, video, podcast, and emerging digital channels. Covers CMS configuration, SEO for news, structured data, push notifications, and platform-specific adaptation strategies.

Configure and optimise major news CMS platforms
Adapt content for each channel format
Implement news SEO and structured data
Build a multi-platform publishing workflow

AUD $1,600AUD $1,120

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Foundational

In-Person | 2 days

Editorial Coordination for Newsrooms

A practical introduction to editorial coordination — managing reporters, deadlines, story queues, and cross-desk communication. Perfect for senior reporters transitioning into editing roles or new sub-editors joining a digital newsroom.

Run daily editorial meetings effectively
Manage story queues and reporter assignments
Communicate clearly across editorial and production
Handle breaking news coordination

AUD $980AUD $735

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Intensive

Online | 1 day

Media Workflow Design & Optimisation

Audit, redesign, and optimise the end-to-end production workflow in a modern newsroom. Covers process mapping, bottleneck analysis, tool integration, and change management for media organisations of all sizes.

Map and analyse current editorial workflows
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks
Integrate tools across CMS, DAM, and distribution
Lead workflow change management

AUD $750AUD $525

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Bundle

Online & In-Person | 10 days

Complete Newsroom Professional Bundle

The complete mediawireka curriculum in one bundle — covering all five core disciplines. Ideal for media organisations looking to upskill a whole team, or ambitious individuals seeking a comprehensive career transformation.

Full coverage of all five core disciplines
Dedicated mentor and career support
Team enrolment discounts available
Certificate of Professional Development

AUD $5,980AUD $3,990

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are courses available online?

Most courses are available fully online, with select workshops offered in-person at our Sydney and Melbourne training centres.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes, all mediawireka graduates receive a Certificate of Professional Development recognised by the Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA).

Can my organisation enrol multiple staff members?

Absolutely. We offer group enrolment discounts for teams of three or more. Contact us for a tailored corporate training proposal.

What experience level do I need?

Our courses are designed for practising journalists, editors, content managers, and media professionals. Some courses have recommended prerequisites — see individual course pages for details.

Not sure which course is right for you?

Our enrolment advisors are happy to discuss your career goals and recommend the best pathway for you.

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