Udemy – Mobile Journalism: Shoot, Edit & Publish with Your Phone

Want to become a journalist using just your phone? This course shows you how. Whether you’re an aspiring journalist, content creator or media student – mobile journalism gives you the power to report, shoot, edit, and publish professional stories using only your smartphone. Taught by Farah Heiba, a video journalist who worked with Thomson Reuters and gained hands on experience with CNN International, this course gives you real-world skills used in top newsrooms today.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to find and plan impactful stories
• Filming techniques for professional-quality video using your phone
• Capturing clean audio, even without fancy gear
• Editing videos directly on your phone (with free or low-cost apps)
• Going live and covering breaking news in real time
• Publishing to platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Explore how AI tools can help you create content faster, smarter, and more creatively
• Ethical and safety considerations in mobile reporting

Who This Course is For:

• Journalism and media students
• Content creators and social media managers
• NGO communication officers and field workers
• Freelancers and independent reporters
• Anyone who wants to tell powerful, real-world stories

By the End of This Course:

• You’ll have the confidence and skills to report, shoot, edit, and publish stories from anywhere – using just your phone.
• You’ll also complete a final project: a short mobile journalism video you can share, publish, or add to your portfolio.

This course includes quizzes and assignments.