Amman, Aug. 2 (Petra) — A comprehensive journalism training course
opened on Sunday at the Petra Training Center of the Jordan News
Agency (Petra), with the participation of 28 media and public
relations professionals representing government ministries,
departments, and public institutions.

The five-day course aims to equip participants with skills in news
writing and best professional practices for preparing press releases,
interviews, press conferences, news editing, reports, and
investigative features, alongside media applications for social
platforms.

The program covers core techniques in news drafting, interviewing,
and editing, as well as strategies for utilizing social media and
digital platforms effectively within media operations.

Inaugurating the course, Petra Director General Fairouz Mubaideen
said the participation of media professionals across various
institutions creates a valuable opportunity to exchange expertise and
gain hands-on training in journalists’ crafts in line with
professional standards.

Mubaideen emphasized that the Jordan News Agency has earned public
trust through its commitment to accuracy and objectivity, noting that
credibility remains essential across all facets of news operations.
She added that Petra continues to keep pace with rapid technological
advancements by integrating digital transformation tools to produce
more modern and interactive content for audiences.

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