JEMBER – The Global Security and Politics Laboratory (LKPM) of the International Relations (HI) Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Jember University, successfully held a Journalism Training titled “Uncovering the Secrets of the Press World: From Theory to Practice” over the weekend.
The event featured renowned senior journalist, Cholil Albab, as the main speaker and was enthusiastically attended by dozens of students from various cohorts. The training was spearheaded by Adhining Probowati, S.IP., M.A., the Head of the International Relations Laboratory.
During his presentation, Cholil Albab shared his rich field experience, covering everything from reportage techniques and in-depth interviews to crafting compelling and balanced news narratives. He emphasized that in this era of information overload, the ability to write and present facts clearly, accurately, and ethically is a necessity.
“Don’t just be a consumer of information; be a responsible producer. These journalistic skills are a powerful weapon for voicing the truth,” Albab told the participants.
Adhining Probowati, as the activity initiator, stated that the training was designed to bridge the gap between classroom theories and the skill demands of the professional world. “As prospective diplomats or international policy analysts, HI students must not only understand international relations theories. The ability to write, rapidly analyze events, and communicate them clearly is a crucial competency that will be highly utilized after graduation,” she explained.
The students’ enthusiasm was evident in the hands-on practical session. They were tasked with producing news writing based on current global case studies, which were then directly critiqued and corrected by Cholil Albab. This session was highly valued for providing real-world insight into the challenges and solutions involved in creating quality journalistic work.
The event concluded with a commitment to make similar training a regular program of the laboratory. It is hoped that, through practical skill provision like journalism, International Relations students will not only be theoretically astute graduates but also job-ready and competitive in the job market, whether in mass media, think tanks, or various sectors requiring excellent communication and analytical expertise.