- Workshops with CIRCOM journalists at the European Parliament
The aim of the workshop is to:
- Increase awareness of the works among European Regional TV-stations of the European Parliament, its Members and the assistance they can get from the Audiovisuelle Unit.
- Encourage journalists to produce program mes about the European Parliament to be broadcasted on regional CIRCOM member TV-stations.
- Develop sustained working relations between the staff of the AV-Unit in particular and in general that of the DG Info and journalists, TV-stations and the Regional CIRCOM Association
Criteria for participation
Journalists requesting to participate have to be employed on a regular basis by a TV-station being member of the Regional CIRCOM Association. The participation will be based on the principle 'first come, first served'; the journalists sending in first their request for participation will be included first.
Only restriction will be the prerequisite to assure a geographical diversity - priority will be given to journalists working for TV-stations coming from one of the new EU member states.
Two different modules proposed
A. - 2-5 days stay at the European Parliament for production of short or medium program me
B. - Up to one month stay at the European Parliament for production of longer program me
What the EP offers
For both modules, the European Parliament offers its services to the selected journalists during the stay; a TV-crew, TV-editing and TV-studio facilities will be available free of charge following the normal criteria applied for such use. Further a special coach person will be on hand to guide, inform and explain the functioning of the Parliament, the rules of procedures, the different services available etc.
For the module B, the EP would like to offer the integration of journalists to work in close relation with the Audiovisual Unit for a maximum of one month. We offer a fully equipped working place in the EP building and a real involvement in the activities of the Audiovisual Unit.
- Workshop visit to your TV-station
The Audiovisual Unit offers as well the possibility of sending a journalist/producer from our Unit at no cost to your station on a 2 - 4 days workshop. By concrete assistance in the production of items related to the EP, the aim is to optimize the use of the services available from the EP.
1. A guide to the services of the European Parliament - how to get the best from our services
- EbS (Europe by Satellite) in practise - interactive contact with the crew of EbS, the possibilities of requesting special coverage and thematic illustrations etc.
- Audiovisual Archives - get hold of latest archive footage, identify and requesting of thematic illustrative footage, preparation of up-coming news topics and interviews with relevant MEPs
- Planning - detailed guidance to ensure efficient coordination of your needs in the preparation as well as on the set.
2. A reflection on how to improve your work methods regarding EP topics - Explore the research possibilities of the EP
- In detail acquaintance of the internet portal of the EP,
- Establishment of personal contacts with the Unit's Hotline-Newsdesk, the Political spoke men's service etc.
CONTACT:
Branka Prazic,
Circom Secretariat,
tel +385 1 634 3613,
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or
Heike Stiegler,
Bayerisches Fernsehen,
tel +49 911 6550 314,
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