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Since the 1970s, there has been a steady decline in how favourably the public views the press, a drop from about 72% of Americans who said they trust it a great deal or fair amount in 1977 to 41% last year, according to Knight-Gallup polling. We will explore the reasons for this, why it's concerning.
We will discuss how this organization with roots going back 100 years connects foreign and local affairs in more than 90 cities around the United States makes foreign affairs less foreign. They will discuss how they bring international issues to local audiences without ever leaving their hometowns.
Everyone has an opinion, but not everyone expresses their views with power and impact. Some voices rise and echo, and others never penetrate the noise that surrounds us. Having an important platform — like the New York Times or L.A. Times — can amplify perspectives.
Learn three decision-making tools to find the most precise words to ensure that all subjects and sources are described with dignity.
Before the novel coronavirus hit, most national media outlets only hired local journalists to cover breaking news until their staff crews could rush to a scene. Now, in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, many news directors are turning to local independent journalists for coverage, trusting freelance reporters and photographers to supply continuing on-the-spot news.
This interactive class will help you explore the strengths (and weaknesses) of your personal brand.
Freelance writer and bestselling author Eva Holland on when and how to deploy immersion journalism.
This online group seminar will help you build an investigation, from the seed of an idea to a powerful execution.
Coverage still fails to depict a realistic picture of how people of color live their lives, with much of it focused on crime and an array of social and economic ills that afflict their communities. For decades, journalists of color have raised these issues and suggested ways to address them. Some newsroom managers finally appear to be listening.
Government records belong to the public, but journalists often face delays and redactions that make it difficult to get the information they need to inform the public about significant issues. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever for journalists to be strategic when they are seeking government records.
Looking to go deeper on the structure of solutions reporting? This hands-on, interactive webinar is an opportunity for journalists to work with each other to identify the core ingredients of solutions journalism.
Join Tim Herrera, Permission to Write founder Ashley M. Coleman, writer and podcast host Gabrielle Hickmon and Patrice Yursik, founder of Afrobella, for a discussion about having a career in media as a BIPOC.
Join Tim Herrera and service journalism experts Anna Goldfarb and Kristin Wong for a chat about what makes a good service journalism story and how to make yours ~sing~.
How can high school media best cover this moment, while being actively anti-racist in their own newsrooms?
GQ's sex columnist will help you bring fun, authority, and authenticity to a touchy subject without doing harm.
This session explores the perception of bias and offers steps journalists should take to draw the line between news and opinion.
As news organizations and the nation have responded to the coronavirus pandemic and the protests following the murder by police of George Floyd, journalists have increasingly confronted the need for newsroom equity and a truer relationship with the communities they serve.
In this session, veteran trainer and freelance journalist Benet Wilson shares tips on using Scholar, Alerts, Trends, Advanced Image Search and Translate to improve your freelance skills.
Join Tim Herrera and freelancer Wudan Yan for a discussion on the business of freelancing.
Join Tim Herrera and Sam Sanders of NPR's podcast It's Been a Minute; and Ashley M. Coleman and Gabrielle Hickmon of the podcast EightyTwo NinetySix.
Max Fawcett shares what it takes to have your voice heard and how to cover your blindspots.
Selecting the right source for a story can lend it credibility, while choosing the wrong one, or none at all, can reinforce the distrust many news consumers have for the press. This session will offer guidance on picking the best sources, such as those who are independent and verify information with evidence.
Journalist, editor, and labour organizer Haley Mlotek shares helps you get the most out of every conversation.
With globalization being rampant, editing in a multilingual world requires finding innovative ways of expressing and writing for individuals who do not use English as a first language. ‘Lost in Translation’ is often repeated in the world of editing. Is translation the only area where an editor faces the difficult choice of finding the right word that not only conveys the same meaning, but also encapsulates the message from the author?
When do ‘objectivity’ and ‘neutrality’ mask inequity? How do journalists move from covering protests to systemically telling stories that root out racist treatment in health care, education and other social spheres? And how can journalists practice antiracism in their everyday work?
Join Tim Herrera and Cosmo features editor Elizabeth Kiefer for a deconstruction exercise of a longform narrative + tips on how to use those tools in your writing.
Join Tim Herrera and freelance writer and author of the newsletter Approved Pitches Rae Witte.
Reboot your skills, recharge your watchdog batteries and reconnect with the world’s largest network of investigative journalists during this year’s gathering in National Harbor, MD. Choose from more than 175 panels, hands-on classes and special presentations. Learn how to improve reporting and storytelling across all platforms. Celebrate the best of investigative reporting during our IRE…
Investigative journalist Ethan Lou exposes the techniques of spinning a good yarn with limited information.
Ask a panel of authors all your questions about writing a nonfiction book, from proposal to promotion.
Ask a panel of experts how to launch and grow a successful newsletter.
DATE TBD in FALL 2020 You look to Poynter to inspire responsible journalism. You rely on NPR to bring you the news and information to navigate your world. And Korva Coleman is your guide through the news of the day. In a world that’s often loud and bipartisan, Coleman writes, produces and delivers national news…