Birmingham Media Lab series

Birmingham Media Lab series

We are delighted to invite you to join us for our series of Media Labs in Birmingham, facilitated by news journalist Selbin Kabote.

You can learn more about written and verbal skills in relation to storytelling, news coverage and pitching stories to media outlets.

SESSION 1: Wednesday 9 August 2023 • register here

SESSION 2: Wednesday 16 August 2023 • register here

SESSION 3: Wednesday 30 August 2023 • register here

SESSION 4: Wednesday 6 September 2023 • register here

WHEN: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

WHERE: 208 Zellig Building, Gibb Street Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AT

These are stand alone sessions, which means you can attend all of them or pick what’s appealing for you.

This is a great opportunity to get more tools to promote your work. You can also email loraine@migrantvoice.org or WhatsApp 07849182225 if you would like to attend, but hurry as spaces are limited!

SESSION 1 • Wednesday 9 August 2023 • register here

Effective Communication Skills: Written

• Writing a news/story pitch
• Pitching a story idea on social media
• Writing a news article

SESSION 2 • Wednesday 16 August 2023 • register here

Effective Communication Skills: Verbal

• Interview skills
• Public debate
• (Homework for break week)

SESSION 3 • Wednesday 30 August 2023 • register here

Content Creation: Using written & verbal skills

• YouTube videos
• Social Media
• Books

SESSION 4 • Wednesday 6 September 2023 • register here

Content Creation: Producing content for publication

(Content to be published by Migrant Voice)

• Article
• Video
• Interview