Journalism trainingFAQ

• Will I be able to get a job at Reuters afterwards?

  While many TRF trainers are Reuters journalists, TRF is NOT involved in hiring people for the Reuters bureaux. However, the skills you learn will mean you are well placed to apply for jobs which are advertised on the Reuters website or through domestic channels.

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• What if I’m not good enough on the course? What if everyone else is better?

  You are with us to learn. The trainers use group and individual exercises to ensure EVERYONE succeeds. Courses assume a minimum level of knowledge, and build up step-by-step, with lots of reviews. Provided you are putting in enough effort, you will improve and the trainers will give you action plans and techniques to meet your own goals.

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• What if I get sick?

  You are covered by our insurance policy for illnesses while you are on the course, but you must provide a certificate to prove you are in good health prior to the course.

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• What happens after I’ve been on a course?

  We hope you’ll stay in touch!  You can apply for further courses but not within a two year period.  Certain courses have online learning modules for you to complete, and we hope you’ll write blogs and stories for our website. The alumni pages will keep you in contact with people you met on the course. 

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• What does the Foundation pay for?

  If you meet our requirements for a bursary you will receive economy flights, accommodation, food allowance and UK transfers. However, it varies dependent on the course, so check each one to see what funding is available.

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• What about incidental expenses?

  All other costs at your accommodation such as mini-bar, phone-calls, laundry, room service etc are NOT met by the Foundation along with sightseeing and personal entertainment.

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• How much time does the training take?

  Typically, training is from 0930 to 1730, which will leave you some time in the evenings to experience being in a different city, with a new group of colleagues. There is sometimes evening work, but this is kept to a strict minimum.  You will be expected to attend the course each day.

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• Do I need to speak perfect English?

  You need to be able to read and write English well enough to follow the teaching, and submit your stories. But you do not have to have absolutely flawless English, as we are looking for your ability to gather information and structure a story, rather than just grammar. There will be a basic language test if you are selected for a course. Some courses are held in other languages, so check the schedule.

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• Can you help me get a Visa?

  Applying for a visa is your responsibility, TRF will provide you with a letter of support to help with your visa application and if necessary an official explanation of why you have been invited. If your local embassy has any extra requirements, we will always try to help. However, you must apply for your own visa locally, and if you are rejected, this is beyond our control. Unless otherwise advised, you will have to pay the costs of getting your own visa (including any travel costs involved).   Please note that the offer of a place depends on your ability to get a Visa.

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