This course–reserved for New School Free Press editors–will cover the art and craft of editing in a newsroom context. The Free Press is the New School's student-run newspaper, covering the campus community and catering to the interests of New School students. In this course, students will learn about the various aspects of running a newsroom. This includes how a news product is created, how to assign and edit stories, how to develop a coverage plan, and how to provide constructive feedback so that they uphold the standards of the Free Press—all while working on tight deadlines. Other topics we will cover are: bulletproofing a story, developing your publication's brand, and collaborating with colleagues across various sections. By the end of the course, students will have a greater understanding of how to be an editor in a newsroom that serves its community. You must have instructor permission to enroll in this course.

This course–reserved for New School Free Press editors–will cover the art and craft of editing in a newsroom context. The Free Press is the New School's student-run newspaper, covering the campus community and catering to the interests of New School students. In this course, students will learn about the various aspects of running a newsroom. This includes how a news product is created, how to assign and edit stories, how to develop a coverage plan, and how to provide constructive feedback so that they uphold the standards of the Free Press—all while working on tight deadlines. Other topics we will cover are: bulletproofing a story, developing your publication's brand, and collaborating with colleagues across various sections. By the end of the course, students will have a greater understanding of how to be an editor in a newsroom that serves its community. You must have instructor permission to enroll in this course.