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About the Course
This course is designed for beginners who want to get into cultural coverage and learn how content is created around real events and cultural moments.
Across four weeks of guided mentorship and practical assignments, participants work through the full process of new media coverage — from preparing a coverage and understanding context, to working on the ground at events and delivering publication-ready content with clear editorial criteria.
What You’ll Learn
Coverage Workflow
How cultural coverage operates in practice — from preparing a coverage independently to documenting events and publishing content according to new media and editorial standards.
Content Creation in Real Contexts
How to create content around film festivals, music festivals, red carpets, screenings, and live cultural events using text, video, or mixed formats.
Editorial Thinking
How to identify relevance, context, and strong angles, ask better questions, and make clear decisions about what is worth covering.
Independent Practice
How to structure, refine, and publish content in a way that allows you to work independently as a content creator after the course.
How It Works
Duration: 4 weeks (1 hour of instruction and mentorship per week)
Methodology: Instruction, assignments, and feedback
Level: Beginner
Format: Live online sessions via Zoom
Group size: 6–8 participants
Start: First week of each month
Languages: English / Español
Certification: TMN® Certificate of Completion
Publication: Selected work may be featured on TMN® following editorial review
No professional equipment required — mobile phones are accepted.
About the Instructor
Pablo Herrera is the Founder and CEO of Teens Media Network® (TMN®). His work has been recognized by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA), and he has been awarded by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE).
He has over 20 years of experience working in media and cultural journalism, covering film festivals, music festivals, red carpets, screenings, and cultural events internationally, including SXSW, Primavera Sound, and other major industry gatherings.
FAQs
Do I need professional equipment?
No. You can complete the course using a smartphone or any device you already have.
Who can join?
Anyone interested in cultural coverage and content creation. No age requirement.
What level is this course?
This is an entry-level course. It’s designed for beginners or those starting to explore cultural coverage. No prior experience is required.
When do the sessions start?
New groups begin the first week of each month. You’ll receive your schedule and Zoom link after enrollment.
Can I gift this course to someone else?
Yes. Select “This is a gift” during checkout and add the participant’s name and email.
What happens after signing up?
After completing your purchase, you’ll receive an email within 48 hours with your group confirmation, Zoom link, and Welcome Pack.
If you have any questions, contact teensmedianetwork@gmail.com