Australia's premier news desk operations academy
Founded by broadcast professionals, built for aspiring newsroom crews. Since 2012, newsdeckzo has been transforming media talent into broadcast-ready professionals across Australia.
Born from the newsroom floor
newsdeckzo was founded in 2012 by a group of former ABC News and Nine Network professionals who recognised a critical gap: journalism graduates were entering the workforce without the hands-on studio skills that broadcast employers demanded from day one.
What started as a small weekend workshop in a rented Sydney studio has grown into Australia's most respected training academy for anchor desk production, teleprompter integration, and multi-screen news deck management.
Today, newsdeckzo operates from a purpose-built 500 sqm broadcast training facility in the Sydney CBD, staffed by a faculty of current and former TV professionals whose combined experience spans every major Australian broadcast network.
500+
Graduates
12+
Years
98%
Employment
Our core values
Industry-Led Curriculum
Every module is co-designed with active professionals from Australia's top networks, ensuring our training reflects real production workflows.
Hands-On Practice
We believe broadcast skills are built in the studio, not the classroom. Participants spend the majority of their time operating real equipment.
Inclusive Excellence
We welcome aspiring journalists at every stage — from media students to mid-career professionals transitioning into on-screen roles.
Measurable Outcomes
Our graduates leave with a certified portfolio, industry references, and an employer-ready skillset that opens doors from day one.
Key milestones
newsdeckzo founded in Sydney by former ABC broadcast professionals.
Expanded to a fully equipped 500 sqm broadcast training studio in the Sydney CBD.
Launched the first accredited multi-screen news deck management certification in Australia.
Introduced live-stream hybrid delivery, enabling interstate and remote participation.
Reached 500+ graduates placed across ABC, Nine, Seven, Sky News, and regional broadcasters.
Launched AI-assisted teleprompter integration module — an Australian-first in broadcast training.
Our expert facilitators
Our instructors are working and recently retired broadcast professionals — so your training reflects what's happening in Australian newsrooms right now.
Sarah Whitfield
Lead Anchor Trainer
Former ABC News presenter with 15 years on-air. Sarah leads all anchor desk and delivery coaching at newsdeckzo.
James Hartley
Head of Production
Executive producer at Nine Network for over a decade. James designs our multi-screen and live production curricula.
Emma Dalgety
Teleprompter & Tech Specialist
Broadcast technology expert specialising in teleprompter systems and digital news deck integration across major Australian networks.
Ready to train with Australia's best broadcast educators?
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