About trendshotko
We're Australia's most trusted video journalism training provider — built by journalists, for journalists.
Empowering visual storytellers since 2019
trendshotko was founded in Sydney with a single mission: make professional video journalism skills accessible to everyone. We saw a growing gap between traditional journalism training and the fast-moving demands of digital news, and we built a curriculum to bridge it.
Today, trendshotko has trained over 4,200 journalists, content creators, and newsroom teams across Australia — from solo freelancers to major broadcast networks. Our courses are built on real field experience and updated constantly to reflect how news is actually consumed in 2025.
- Nationally recognised certificates
- Expert instructors with active newsroom experience
- Courses for every skill level, from beginner to advanced
Our Core Values
Practical First
Every lesson is grounded in real-world field experience, not just theory.
Digital-Native
We teach for today's platforms — mobile, social, broadcast, and beyond.
Industry Trust
Our curriculum is developed with active journalists and newsroom leaders.
Meet Our Team
Sarah Mitchell
Head of Curriculum & Lead Instructor
Former ABC News senior correspondent with 15 years of broadcast experience. Sarah designed the trendshotko core curriculum and leads our flagship programs.
James Hargreaves
Senior Camera & Production Instructor
Award-winning documentary cinematographer and news camera operator. James brings hands-on expertise across broadcast, web, and social video formats.
Mei Lin
Digital Media & Analytics Coach
Digital journalism strategist and former digital editor at a major Australian publisher. Mei specialises in audience analytics and digital content optimisation.
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