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National Newspaper Awards webcast

Online 12 Constance Street, London, London, United Kingdom

Winners of the 2019 National Newspaper Awards will be announced on Friday, May 1. Because of COVID-19, the annual NNA gala to announce winners has been cancelled. Instead, the announcements will be made in a webcast starting at 7 p.m. ET on May 1. To view the webcast at that time, go to https://live.webcastcanada.ca/go/nna. The webcast…

Online course: Getting started as a freelance journalist

Online

Freelance journalism is a tough gig, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. Led by established freelance journalist Abigail Edge, this online course will teach you everything you need to know about the nuts and bolts of freelance writing. Throughout the four-week course, you'll have the opportunity to submit to a virtual…

£150

Covering Coronavirus: How to be an antiracist

Online

The first part of this program will be a conversation between Ibram X. Kendi, New York Times-bestselling author and Founding Director of The Antiracist Research & Policy Center at American University and Robert Samuels, Washington Post national reporter, about disparities in coronavirus coverage and how to overcome them. The conversation will be moderated by Shannon…

Free

WEBINAR: Podcasting ABCs

Zoom Video Webinar

The traditional communication methods your clients use are rapidly changing. Being able to offer them podcasting options is just one more skill you should have in your arsenal. Thanks to today’s technology, the learning curve is less steep and making podcasts is more affordable than ever before.

Free – $20

CAJ Cyber Happy Hour

Zoom Video Webinar

Connect with journalists from across Canada on Friday May 8 and learn about some of the best reporting of 2019. 

Free

Writing through: A Personal Pandemic

Online

New York Times journalist Sarah Maslin Nir was reporting on coronavirus in New Rochelle when she lost her sense of smell and tested positive for COVID-19. The first part of this program will be a 15-minute conversation with Sarah about writing through a personal pandemic. The second part of the program will be a 15-minute…

Free

Collaborative Podcasting While Physical Distancing

Online 12 Constance Street, London, London, United Kingdom

We are living in an unprecedented time where we are being asked to isolate ourselves during the pandemic. This has been challenging and stressful for many, but has also given us some stillness to reflect on things that matter most to us in our busy world.​ Stories are emerging for everyone: stories of helping vulnerable…

How to Work with a Guest Editor

Online

Magazines sometimes use celebrity guest editors to create a buzz, but guest editors can also help you reach new audiences, develop critical conversations, and enliven your publication. What are some of the benefits, and potential pitfalls, of working with guest editors? Canadian Art‘s Editor-in-Chief Jayne Wilkinson and Features Editor Yaniya Lee, who is guest editing Canadian Art‘s Summer 2020 issue,…

Free

Prime Ministers, media, and messaging: communicating about COVID-19

How can leaders have democratic conversations during health emergencies? Is media meeting the challenge of reporting on these emergencies, for all communities? And what works better for COVID-19 prevention messaging: 'don't get it' or 'don't spread it'?

Virtual Coffee Break for Journalists

Online

Houston SPJ's virtual coffee break is a monthly opportunity to share your experiences as we navigate the coronavirus pandemic and its professional and personal impacts. We'll have a semi-moderated discussion about topics such as: 1. How you're coping with the coronavirus pandemic 2. Issues you're facing working from home and/or 3. Covering your beat while…

Free