Workshop: Creating vertical video to reach new audiences

In this hands-on workshop with creator-journalist Rahim Jessani (The Creator Translator), you'll learn how to script videos, master the basics of shooting content on your phone, and pick up exclusive tips and tricks for making concise, digestible videos for social media.

By the end of the session, you'll be ready to create your own short-form videos that engage and grow new audiences.

Bring your laptop, phone, microphone, and tripod, and come prepared to make some videos! (The Institute will provide a limited number of wireless mics and tripods for on-site trainiang).

Space is limited to 40 seats, so be sure to register soon while tickets last. Email [email protected] with any questions.

More info:

It should come as no surprise to journalists that online video news continues to grow — and dominate — the media landscape. Social media and video-first networks have, on average, become more popular than traditional broadcast platforms and websites as the global public’s main source of news, according to the Reuters Institute's 2026 Digital News Report.

This means that even the staunchest advocates for traditional means of journalism must face the facts: audiences prefer to watch the news on their phones and are “often drawing on a wider range of sources and voices,” per the report.

These trends present an opportunity for journalists to lean into social-first video and adapt their skills for a modern audience.

With this in mind, we'll start this half-day workshop with instruction from Rahim. Next, we'll break out to put what we've learned into practice by filming some vertical video. Finally, we'll come back together to workshop and edit our short videos.

Be prepared to network with likeminded creators and journalists as well!

Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.