9 Upcoming Journalism Webinars
/Thu, Sept 29 – An Introduction to Solutions Journalism
What: Solutions journalism is an approach to reporting that focuses on social problems and what is being done to address them. This workshop will explain how individual journalists can practice solutions journalism and how newsrooms can adopt solutions journalism into their culture.
Who: Michael Davis, who manages a 12-state southern region for Solutions Journalism Network and oversees the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative; Mikhael Simmonds, the director of regions at Solutions Journalism Network; J.D. Allen, managing editor at WSHU Public Radio, and host of the climate podcast 'Higher Ground.'
When: 7 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Press Club of Long Island
Fri, Sept 30 - Election Coverage: Sifting Through Misinformation to get to the Real Story
What: The midterm elections are on the horizon, and college journalists must grapple with reaching their audiences while sifting through misinformation along the campaign trail. This session aims to provide tips on how to navigate the political free-for-all while getting down to the issues.
Who: Trusting News Assistant Director, Lynn Walsh. Walsh is an Emmy award-winning journalist who has worked in investigative journalism at the national level. She is the former Ethics Chair for the Society of Professional Journalists and a past national president for the organization.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: College Media Association
Mon, Oct 3 – Media Law Office Hours
What: Allows journalists with legal questions to help find answers.
Who: Attorney Matthew Leish
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Deadline Club of New York
Tue, Oct 4 - Teaching News Literacy in the Era of Hyperpolarized Media
What: Learn how to use news literacy methodology to recognize and rate bias and reliability in the news and “news-like” content. During this hands-on session, attendees will practice diplomatically dealing with sensitive political topics while maintaining objectivity. Particularly for educators.
Who: Vanessa Otero, Founder and CEO, Ad Fontes Media; Moderated by Kristi Hemingway, VP of Content and Creative Strategy
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Sponsored by Ad Fontes Media
Thu, Oct 6 - Navigating freelance contracts
What: In this webinar, former journalist and media lawyer Charles Glasser will answer your questions about why contracts are important, language to include and avoid, and how to negotiate the contract you want.
Who: Charles Glasser spent twelve 12 years as the global media counsel for Bloomberg News, where he trained more than 2,200 reporters on legal issues and journalism fundamentals. He is now a private legal consultant and teaches law and ethics for investigative journalism at New York University's Arthur Carter Journalism Center.
When: 12 noon, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Association of Health Care Journalists
Wed, Oct 12 - Careers at The Associated Press
What: Explore various career paths within the field of journalism and at one of the largest independent news organizations around the globe
Who: Lauren Easton, vice president, corporate communications, The Associated Press; Will Federman, senior director, AP News; Ryan Pearson, manager, Los Angeles entertainment video, The Associated Press
When: 12 noon, Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: USC Annenberg School of Communication & Journalism
Wed, Oct 19 - Information at War: Journalism, Disinformation, and Modern Warfare
What: Interview with Prof Philip Seib (University of Southern California) about his new book “Information at War.”
Who: Philip Seib, a leading authority about the relationship between news media and foreign policy, and about the effects of news coverage on armed conflict, including terrorism; Dmitry Chernobrov Dept of Journalism Studies, University of Sheffield.
When: 8 am, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Journalism Research Seminars
Thu, Oct 20 - Informed or Influenced? Media and News Literacy Skills for Election Season and Beyond
What: Join News Literacy Project experts and news literacy educators to learn how you can strengthen your students’ media and news literacy skills and equip them for active, responsible civic life. Learn about best practices for teaching about bias and primary purpose of various sources and types of information, and discover how you can help students identify news and information that is presented in a fair and accurate way.
Who: News Literacy Project’s Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning Alexa Volland; Teacher-librarian Jill Hofmockel from West High School in Iowa City, Iowa; Molly June Roquet, the education librarian at Saint Mary’s College of California; News Literacy Project’s Senior Director of Education Partnership Strategy, Shaelynn Farnsworth.
When: 5pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The News Literacy Project
Fri, Oct 21 - Covering Food Insecurity: Access, hunger, and empathetic reporting about a basic need
What: A discussion about what journalists can cover at the intersection of food access, community impact, and systemic racism.
Who: Panelists include:
Alejandro Figueroa, food reporter for WYSO
Bridget Huber, reporter with the Food and Environment Reporting Network
Lauren Lindstrom, independent journalist focused on health and housing and O’Brien Fellow in Public Service Journalism at Marquette University
Karen Robinson-Jacobs, investigative reporter on the Public Service Journalism team at Lee Enterprises
When: 11:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The National Press Club’s Journalism Institute