Report
Find sources and record interviews.
Research with Perplexity, search archives and public records, and transcribe interviews with Otter.ai and Descript.
Campus AI · For journalism & media students
AI-Assisted Journalism & Media. Report with AI, verify like a journalist.
Rooman's AI-Assisted Journalism & Media is a 40-hour, 8-week online course for Mass Communication, Journalism and English students. You learn AI workflows for research, transcription, writing, video, podcasts, social media and fact-checking, then produce a multi-format news package in a capstone and earn the Rooman Campus AI Certificate.
40 hours10 modulesWeekly live cohortCapstone project
What you'll be able to do
Report with AI, and get it right.
AI is reshaping journalism: research, fact-checking, transcription, video editing and social listening all use AI tools now. This course teaches the practical AI workflows journalists use, with explicit attention to verification, attribution and the ethical use of AI in news.
Produce
Tell a story across formats.
Write headlines, ledes and long-form pieces, edit news video in CapCut and Descript, and produce podcasts and social posts.
Verify
Check before you publish.
Use reverse image search, video verification and source triangulation, and know what AI use you must disclose.
Skills covered
- AI and the future of journalism
- AI for research and source-finding
- AI for transcription and interviews
- AI for script and article writing
- AI video editing for news
- Podcast production with AI
- Social media journalism
- Fact-checking and verification
Who it's for
Built for future journalists and media writers.
The course is for Mass Communication, Journalism and English students who want careers in media, journalism or content writing. It suits aspiring journalists, future content writers, and independent journalists and bloggers who want AI workflows that stand up to verification.
Who takes this course
- Aspiring journalists
- Mass Comm students
- Journalism students
- English students
- Future content writers
- Independent journalists and bloggers
Entry requirements.
- A current BA or MA student, or a recent graduate
- An active interest in a journalism or media career
- Completion of AI for ALL
New to AI? Start with AI for ALL, Rooman's 20-hour, 9-module foundation course. Not sure which course fits? Take the 10-minute career assessment.
40 hours · 10 modules
A curriculum built around a real story.
The modules follow the life of a story, from research and interviews to writing, video, audio, social media and verification.
01AI and the future of journalism3 hrs
What AI is changing in journalism, what it is not, and which jobs still exist.
Topics covered
- What AI is changing in newsrooms, and what it is not
- The journalism jobs that still exist, and the skills they need
- Where AI fits in a reporter's workflow
You produce: a map of journalism roles and the skills they need.
02AI for research and source-finding5 hrs
Perplexity, source verification, archives and public records.
Topics covered
- Background research with Perplexity
- Verifying sources before you use them
- Searching archives and public records
You produce: a verified source list for a story.
03AI for transcription and interviews4 hrs
Record and transcribe interviews efficiently with Otter.ai and Descript.
Topics covered
- Recording and transcribing interviews with Otter.ai
- Editing transcripts in Descript
- Transcribing efficiently, then checking quotes against the recording
You produce: a checked interview transcript.
04AI for script and article writing6 hrs
Headlines, ledes and structure for long-form pieces.
Topics covered
- Writing and testing headlines
- Drafting a strong lede
- Structuring long-form articles
- Keeping AI-assisted drafts accurate and in your own voice
You produce: a news article with headline options.
05AI video editing for news5 hrs
Edit news video with captions and B-roll in CapCut and Descript.
Topics covered
- Editing news video in CapCut and Descript
- Adding accurate captions
- Choosing and placing B-roll
You produce: a captioned short news video.
06Podcast production with AI4 hrs
A full production workflow with Adobe Podcast and ElevenLabs.
Topics covered
- Cleaning up audio with Adobe Podcast
- AI voice with ElevenLabs, and when to disclose it
- A full podcast production workflow, from recording to publishing
You produce: a produced podcast segment.
07Social media journalism4 hrs
Live coverage, threads and packaging one story for several platforms.
Topics covered
- Covering events live on social media
- Writing threads that report accurately
- Packaging one story for several platforms
- Using social listening tools to follow how a story spreads
You produce: a social media package for a story.
08Fact-checking and verification4 hrs
Reverse image search, video verification and source triangulation.
Topics covered
- Reverse image search to trace a photo
- Verifying video: source, place and time
- Source triangulation: confirming a claim with independent sources
You produce: a verification log for a story.
09AI ethics and attribution in journalism3 hrs
What you must disclose, when AI use is wrong, and plagiarism risks.
Topics covered
- What you must disclose about AI use
- When using AI in news is wrong
- Plagiarism risks and how to avoid them
You produce: an AI disclosure note for your work.
10Capstone2 hrs
Produce a multi-format news package on a real story.
Topics covered
- Choosing and reporting a real story
- A written article and social posts
- A short video and a podcast snippet
- Using AI throughout the workflow
You produce: your capstone news package.
Tools covered
The tools you'll work with.
Every tool is used hands-on in cohort labs, on stories you research and report yourself.
| Tool group | Tools | What you use them for |
|---|---|---|
| AI assistants | ChatGPT, Claude | Draft headlines, ledes and scripts, and structure long-form pieces |
| Research | Perplexity, NotebookLM | Find sources and work through documents |
| Transcription | Otter.ai, Descript | Transcribe and edit interviews |
| Video | CapCut, Descript | Edit news video with captions and B-roll |
| Social listening | Social listening tools | Follow the conversation around a story |
Capstone
One real story. Four formats.
Produce a full multi-format news package on a real story: a written article, social posts, a short video and a podcast snippet. Use AI throughout the workflow.
Along the way you complete hands-on lab exercises in every module.
Your capstone portfolio.
- A verified source list and interview transcript
- A news article with headline options
- A captioned short news video
- A produced podcast segment
- Your capstone: a multi-format news package on a real story
Your credential
Rooman Campus AI Certificate.
A skill certificate with a completion record. It is not a degree. It records the course you completed and the capstone you built.
Your capstone portfolio shows what you can do with AI, which is what employers, clients and interviewers ask to see.
What's included
Everything you need to finish.
- Certified industry-expert trainers
- Weekly live cohort sessions online
- AI-powered LMS with 1-year access
- Hands-on lab exercises and a capstone project
- Résumé, LinkedIn and portfolio workshop
- Help with internship matching
Before you enrol
Questions journalism students ask.
Can't find your answer? Call 080 6945 1000 or WhatsApp us.
Who is this course for?
The course is for Mass Communication, Journalism and English students who want careers in media, journalism or content writing. It suits aspiring journalists, future content writers, and independent journalists and bloggers who want AI workflows that stand up to verification.
Which AI course should a journalism student take?
Start with AI for ALL, Rooman's 20-hour foundation course. Then take AI-Assisted Journalism & Media (40 hours). The Humanities Foundation is optional.
Is this for college students only?
Mostly, yes. Recent graduates and career-switchers are welcome too.
What do I need before I start?
AI for ALL, Rooman's 20-hour foundation course, is the only course you must complete first. You can take the Humanities Foundation beforehand if you want a wider base, but it is not required.
Will AI write my stories for me?
No. You use AI for research, transcription, drafting and editing, but the reporting, judgement and final words are yours. Module 9 covers what you must disclose and when AI use is wrong.
Does the course cover fact-checking?
Yes. Module 8 covers reverse image search, video verification and source triangulation, and source verification is part of the research module too.
How much time does it take?
40 hours over 8 weeks, combining self-paced lessons with one live cohort session each week.
Is it online or classroom?
It is taught online, with self-paced lessons and a weekly live cohort session, so it fits around college or work. Ask a counsellor about classroom batches.
Will I get hands-on with real tools?
Yes. Every tool listed on this page is used hands-on in cohort labs.
What is the capstone?
Produce a full multi-format news package on a real story: a written article, social posts, a short video and a podcast snippet. Use AI throughout the workflow.
What can I do after this course?
Pair it with Digital Content & Influencer Economy if you want to build your own audience, or with Public Policy, Governance & Digital India if you want to report on policy.
Is this course AICTE or UGC approved?
It is a skill course from Rooman, not a UGC-approved degree. You receive the Rooman Campus AI Certificate and a completion record.
Will my college recognise this?
Rooman's partner colleges may count it as a skill credit. Check with your college's placement officer.
Does the course include placement support?
Yes: a résumé and LinkedIn workshop, and help with internship matching. It is not one of Rooman's job-guaranteed programmes.
Which certificate will I receive?
The Rooman Campus AI Certificate, with a record of the course you completed.
How do I find out fees and batch dates?
Talk to a Rooman counsellor on 080 6945 1000 or WhatsApp +91 97390 86029. They will share current fees, payment options and upcoming batch dates.
Can my college run this course for a whole batch?
Yes. Colleges can bring Campus AI courses to their students through Rooman's university partnerships. Placement or training officers can call 080 6945 1000.
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Start with a conversation.
Tell us your course and year, and a counsellor will call you with batch dates, fees and payment options.
- Call: 080 6945 1000
- WhatsApp: +91 97390 86029
- Email: hello@rooman.com
Course details reviewed on 25 September 2026.