InterviewsReading a room before the first question
How our trainers coach reporters to build trust with a subject in under a minute, before the camera even rolls.
Explore trainingField training for Australian newsrooms
Course Reporter tools and field workflows for reliable story delivery
reportexly.com builds practical routines for interviews, camera preparation, live crosses, and confident, repeatable delivery from the scene, so every assignment goes to air on time.
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Field guides
Practical notes from the field
Interviews
Live crossesStaying calm when the signal drops
A repeatable fallback routine for handling technical issues mid-cross without losing composure on air.
Explore trainingFAQ
Questions newsrooms ask us
Who are the training programs designed for?
Early-career reporters, camera operators, and full newsroom teams across Australian broadcast, digital, and regional outlets.
Do you train on our own equipment?
Yes. Sessions can run with your newsroom's actual cameras, microphones, and live-cross kit so routines transfer directly to daily assignments.
How long does a typical program take?
Field Basics runs across two days, while our Live Cross Certification and Full Newsroom Program extend over one to three weeks depending on team size.
Can we book a program for a single upcoming assignment?
Absolutely. Many newsrooms book a focused session ahead of a major event, election, or breaking-news period. Contact us with your timeline.
Practical routines
Four routines every field reporter should master
Each routine is broken into repeatable steps that hold up under deadline pressure, bad weather, and unreliable signal.
Interview routines
A consistent approach to vox pops and sit-down interviews, from approach to sign-off, so every subject feels at ease on camera.
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Camera preparation
Checklists for framing, focus, audio levels, and backup recording that crews run through before every setup.
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Live cross delivery
Timing drills and fallback plans that keep reporters composed when going live from an unpredictable scene.
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Story delivery & handover
A clear workflow for logging footage and notes in the field, so editors can turn material around quickly.
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Modules that build a complete field skill set
Outside broadcast basics
Understanding the mobile unit, mast, and signal chain before a live cross.
Fast turnaround editing
Trimming and logging footage quickly enough to hit tight bulletin deadlines.
Building a reliable field kit
Choosing and maintaining the gear that goes out on every assignment.
On-camera presence
Posture, pacing, and eye-line habits that read as calm and credible on air.
How it works
From first briefing to certified field routine
01
Book a consultation
We discuss your newsroom's assignments, equipment, and current gaps in field workflow.
02
Attend field sessions
Hands-on training covering interviews, camera preparation, and live-cross timing.
03
Practise under pressure
Simulated deadlines and technical hiccups so routines hold up on a real assignment.
04
Certify and deploy
Reporters return to the newsroom with a repeatable routine and a completion certificate.
Our team
Trainers who have worked the beat
Claire Whitfield
Head of Field Training
Arjun Mehta
Live Cross Coach
Talia Nguyen
Producer & Story Coach
Graham Ellis
Senior Camera Instructor
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