$1,497 $2,997 value

Elite · Most Complete

The Pro Operator.
Everything we teach.

Advanced field craft, bonus industry interviews, and the business systems behind running this as a serious, long-term operation.

$1,497 $2,997 value

All 12 phases: 65 video modules

+ 43-Document Resource Library + Guest Interview Library

✓ Includes every module below.

✓ 14-day refund window

What’s included

Everything in the Elite tier: includes the Free, Starter, and Signature tiers, plus advanced field craft, bonus industry interviews, business systems, archive value, distribution, and long-term sustainability.

Phase 1 Orientation

01 Introduction to the Stringer Business
02 Expectations, Lifestyle & Learning Curve

Phase 2 Getting Started

03 Beginner Roadmap: Getting Ready
04 Understanding Your Local Media Market

Phase 3 Gear, Tools & Getting Ready

05 Minimum Viable Gear Setup
06 Scanners and Apps
07 Do You Need to Shoot in 4K?
08 Your Vehicle as a Mobile Command Center
09 The Best Times to Go Out and Why: Targeting the Double News Cycle

Phase 4 Finding Stories

10 Scanner Fundamentals
11 Police Codes, Fire Lingo & Field Language
12 Finding Stories in the Era of Encryption
13 Pattern Recognition: What Happens When
14 Building a Human Tip Network

Phase 5 Safety, Law & Ethics

15 Safety Equipment and Field Readiness
16 Body Armor and Helmets
17 Brush Fire Dangers
18 Freeway Dangers
19 Protest Safety
20 Fatigue and Adrenaline Management
21 When to Help and When Not To
22 Ethical Journalism and Not Editorializing
23 Press Passes & Credentials + DMV Press Plates
24 How to Not Get Arrested: What I Did Wrong
25 409.5 PC and Photographer’s Rights
26 Footage as Evidence and Subpoenas

Phase 6 Getting There First

27 Your First Live Night
28 Learn Your Roads Like Your Life Depends on It
29 Know Your City: Good Areas and Bad Areas
30 Parking Strategy
31 The First 60 Seconds on Scene

Phase 7 Shooting the Story

32 Camera Mastery for News
33 What to Shoot First
34 Must-Get Visuals on Common Story Types
35 Positioning Better Than the Competition

Phase 8 Editing, Writing & Packaging

36 Editing for Station Editors
37 Getting the Facts for Your Story
38 Using AI for Captions and Headlines

Phase 9 Selling & Monetization

39 Who Buys Footage and How the Market Works
40 What Sells, What Doesn’t
41 Pricing and Negotiations
42 Assignment Desks and Producers
43 Calling the Desks and Sending Your Footage
44 Tip Fees: Getting Paid for Story Info
45 Why We Don’t Default to Exclusive Sales and When We Do
46 Packaging Multiple Stories
47 TV Payment Terms: What to Expect
48 Contract Verbiage From Networks and TV Shows: How Not to Get Screwed
49 What to Charge TV Shows Based on Format
50 Copyright, Fair News Use & Getting Paid What You Deserve
51 Making the Transition Into TV News Staff / PIOs

Phase 10 Advanced Story Craft

52 Interviews That Beat Your Competition
53 Getting Official Interviews
54 Sourcing Outside Footage
55 Drone Use
56 Wildlife and Unusual Footage

Phase 11 Advanced Business & Systems

57 Building a Distribution System
58 Archive Building and Turning It Into a Money Stream
59 Starting a Company and Running It Professionally
60 Building Your News Agency
61 Brand, Online Presence & YouTube Strategy
62 Accounting Software and Financial Tools
63 Tax Write Offs

Phase 12 Elite Thinking

64 Story Judgment and Elite Decision-Making
65 Long-Term Mental and Career Sustainability

Plus, included with Elite

A working library of checklists, guides and templates.

Practical documents you can use on your very next story. Each one is yours to download.

Field & Safety

M1Stringer GlossaryPDF
M6Scanner and App ShortlistPDF
M10Scanner Quick-Start GuidePDF
M11Police and Fire Radio Codes Reference CardPDF
M14Tip Contact TrackerXLS
M15Disaster Coverage Field GuidePDF
M15Complete Equipment ChecklistPDF
M19Protest Coverage Safety GuidePDF
M20Fatigue and Adrenaline Decision FlowchartPDF

Rights & Ethics

M22News Stringer Code of EthicsPDF
M23Press Pass Application ExamplePDF
M23DMV Paperwork KitPDF
M25Know Your Rights: 409.5 PC CardPDF
M26Subpoena Response ChecklistPDF

Shooting, Editing & Fact-Checking

M32News Camera Settings GuidePDF
M33What to Shoot First: Quick Reference GuidePDF
M34Shot List by Story TypePDF
M36Station Ready Editing ChecklistPDF
M37Pre-Publish Fact-Check QuestionsPDF
M38AI Caption and Headline Prompt PackPDF

Selling & Pricing

M39Who Buys Footage: Market MapPDF
M40What Sells: Quick ReferencePDF
M41Footage Pricing GuidePDF
M43Cold Outreach Email and Call ScriptPDF
M48Contract Red Flags ChecklistPDF
M49TV Rate Guide by FormatPDF
M50Copyright and Fair Use BasicsPDF
M50Copyright Demand Letter TemplatesWORD

Advanced Field Craft

M52Witness Interview Questions and AI PromptsPDF
M53PIO Interview Questions and AI PromptsPDF
M54Footage Request ScriptPDF
M54Footage Release Form TemplateWORD
M55Commercial Drone Law Quick ReferencePDF

Business, Distribution & Taxes

M57Distribution System FlowchartPDF
M57Media Use Terms TemplateWORD
M58Archive Monetization Platform DiagramPDF
M59Company Formation FlowchartPDF
M60Media Distribution Agreement TemplateWORD
M61Channel and Profile Setup ChecklistPDF
M62Invoice TemplateXLS
M62Recommended Software GuidePDF
M63Expense TrackerXLS
M63Tax Write-Off GuidePDF

And an expanding Guest Interview Library, included with Elite.

Ready to go pro?

$1,497 one-time. Includes everything in the Free, Starter, and Signature tiers.