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A pedestrian walks past a sign for the Iowa Caucuses on a downtown skywalk in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2020. Iowa Republicans have scheduled the party’s presidential nominating caucuses for Jan. 15. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

You'd be hard-pressed to find a political reporter who doesn't love juicy scoops and insider dealings.
And you'd be equally as challenged to find a workshop for political journalists as fulfilling as Poynter's free upcoming training, How to Cover the Iowa Caucuses ([link removed]) , presented in partnership with Drake University.
The training workshop, set for Sept. 13-15 in Des Moines, Iowa, will convene fact-checkers, political journalists, academics and campaign consultants for behind-the-scenes looks at how to cover the Iowa caucuses. The Republican caucuses are set for mid-January; the Democrats will likely break tradition and vote at a later date.
"We love the fact-checking segment, because people learn how to quickly research sketchy political claims, but the training is more than that," said PolitiFact managing editor Katie Sanders. “We’re bringing in experts to get us thinking about how to cover the new Republican party and demonstrate how campaigns are already using AI in their voter outreach.”
This on-the-ground workshop is free to political journalists looking to better cover the 2024 presidential election. There's even money for travel scholarships.
Space is limited and applicants are accepted on a rolling basis, so apply now ([link removed]) .
FEATURED TRAINING
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Executive Leadership Summit
Online program, Oct. 18-20
Get leadership advice from Los Angeles Times Executive Editor Kevin Merida ([link removed]) .
Hear insights about navigating tension from journalist and “Good Conflict” founder Hélène Biandudi Hofer ([link removed]) .
Learn strategies for managing colleagues across generations from president and general manager of Hearst Television’s KOAT TV Lori Waldon ([link removed]) .
Merida, Biandudi Hofer, Waldon and Poynter’s Kelly McBride ([link removed]) will keynote the 2023 Executive Leadership Summit. They will join Poynter’s Sitara Nieves ([link removed]) and Cheryl Carpenter ([link removed]) in conversation about top-level media management, empowering you to prioritize your values and vision as a leader.
This is your chance to surround yourself with a small cohort of other executive leaders who are experiencing the same media leadership challenges you are — and discover solutions together. Plus: up to a month after the program concludes, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule a one-hour personalized coaching session.
Space is limited to 20 participants. The final deadline to apply is Monday, Aug. 14.
Cost: $2,000.
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** Leadership Academy for Women in Media (2024)
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Applications are open Aug. 1-Sept. 8, 2023
Join a cohort of more than 550 leaders in news and media who have transformed their careers — and created a ripple effect in the journalism industry — through this competitive Poynter program. It is designed for those who directly manage people and are within their first five years of formal leadership experience.
We will host three leadership academies at Poynter in 2024, each open to 30 participants: March 18-22; May 20-24; and Sept. 23-27. Each academy is unique, with different instructors, new workshops and a diverse mix of participants from all over the world. Key lessons could include how to beat back imposter syndrome, tackle difficult conversations, delegate with purpose and navigate ethical issues.
Our program welcomes all women, including cis and trans women, as well as nonbinary and gender nonconforming journalists who are comfortable in a space that centers the experiences of women in media. Apply before Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.
Cost: $1,300. Scholarships available.
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Strength in Numbers: How to Use CDC Data to Upgrade Your Mental Health Reporting
Webinar, 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30
In advance of Mental Health Awareness Month in September, Poynter and the CDC are teaming up to help journalists tell better stories.
During this free 90-minute webinar, journalists will get an overview of CDC-maintained public databases and learn how to use them to access national-, state- and county-level injury and death data, including deaths by suicide, gun violence and more.
Acquiring basic skills in these databases will allow you to quickly supply valuable context for a wide range of news, including stories on breaking news, public policy, community initiatives and fact checks. Enroll before Aug. 30.
Cost: Free.
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** Covering Climate Change Science and Policy in a Polarized World
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In-person seminar; Arlington, Virginia; Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
This free one-day, in-person workshop sponsored by RAND Corporation — a nonprofit, nonpartisan global research organization in Arlington — will give journalists access to and information from some of the nation’s leading climate change analysts.
The goal is to advance journalists’ understanding of climate change using the most reliable and scientifically accurate information available today. Participants will connect one-on-one with top climate change researchers and add to their stock of web tools and resources to inform and enhance reporting.
Lunch, coffee and snacks will be provided.
Cost: Free.
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UPCOMING TRAINING
Will Work for Impact: Fundamentals of Investigative Journalism
Online group seminar, Oct. 2-30
Led by ProPublica deputy managing editor Alexandra Zayas, this jam-packed course ([link removed]) will empower you to access information that isn’t available to the public; utilize the power of human reporting; construct an investigative story around findings to make a powerful case; and learn strategies you can employ, before and after publication, to help your story make a difference. Cost: $399. Enroll now. ([link removed])
Level Up: Critical Skills for Local Reporters
Online group seminar, Oct. 3-Nov. 14
This weekly interactive program will provide reporters with the most relevant and practical skills needed to boost their reporting expertise and drive their professional development. Master-class level instruction on key concepts includes reporting and writing, investigations, trauma-informed interviewing, fact-checking and self-editing. Cost: $750. Apply ([link removed]) now. ([link removed])
Lead with Influence
Online group seminar, Nov. 6-27
This four-session virtual workshop is especially designed to help women and nonbinary journalists in the industry use their social capital to lead with influence. Cost: $600. Apply now. ([link removed])
Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color
In-person seminar, Nov. 15-18
A transformative, four-day seminar that helps journalists of color find their voices and build skills for writing opinion pieces and personal essays. With the support of expert instructors and fellow journalists of color, you’ll develop the confidence and skills to share your unique perspective in persuasive writing. You will learn both through instruction as well as intensive coaching in small writing groups. Cost: Free. Apply now. ([link removed])
EVENTS
The Bowtie Ball, Honoring Anderson Cooper
In-person gala, Nov. 18 in Tampa, Florida
The Bowtie Ball is Poynter’s largest annual celebration of journalistic excellence that recognizes the contributions of the brightest and liveliest minds in the industry to democracies worldwide. Learn how ([link removed]) to get first dibs on tickets or secure your tickets by becoming a gala sponsor ([link removed]) today!
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