Media Safety Advisors Back Watch Training Course- 28 October 2026
£250.00
Course Title: Media Safety Online BackWatch Training Course
Date & Time: 09:30 to 16:00, 28 October 2026 ONLINE
Specially designed for security professionals from military and non military backgrounds, this course equips you to safeguard journalists in high-risk environments across the UK, Europe whilst ensuring the news teams meet their editorial goals. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE FOR EACH COURSE
Course learning will be delivered in the English language.
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A Media Safety BackWatcher helps keep journalists and news crews safe while they concentrate on reporting. They monitor the wider environment, identify developing risks and provide practical security support during assignments such as demonstrations, civil unrest and live broadcasts. COSAIN CONSULTANCY
Their responsibilities include:
- Assessing risks: Reviewing the location, assignment and potential threats, then updating that assessment as conditions change.
- Maintaining situational awareness: Watching crowd behaviour, approaches to the crew and signs of growing hostility. LinkedIn
- Managing filming positions: Helping the team establish and maintain a suitable space for interviews, filming and live broadcasts.
- De-escalating conflict: Using calm communication to manage unwanted attention and reduce confrontation. Ken Perry
- Planning safe movement: Identifying access, exit routes and options for relocating or withdrawing.
- Keeping the crew informed: Giving clear, timely advice when circumstances change and supporting the agreed emergency response.
The role requires an understanding of how news teams work, sound judgement and discretion, so safety advice supports the crew’s editorial objectives.
Additional information
| Accreditation options | QNUK Level 3 Certified, Cosain certification |
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