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THIS WEEK'S TL;DR:
Get tools to manage stress ([link removed]) ; last chance to track climate rollbacks ([link removed]) ; grasp drivers of female incarceration ([link removed]) ; spot AI risks ([link removed]) like bias and hallucinations; wasting time on repetitive tasks? Automate them ([link removed]) instead.
Nearly all journalists — 96% — say ([link removed]) they have trouble switching off after work. They ask for mental health support in their workplace, but few actually get it.
Take a break from the news cycle to focus on a forgotten priority — your own well-being.
Poynter’s Mental Health Reporting Project ([link removed]) is back with new tools for media professionals seeking to recharge their battery, rest and regroup.
🔋 Tune in on Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. Eastern to Take care of yourself, too ([link removed]) and explore embodiment practices to protect your mental health and stability. You’ll get actionable tools to manage stress and understand trauma’s impact on your body.
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UPCOMING DEADLINES
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** Beat Academy: Tracking climate change rollbacks ([link removed])
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Online webinar
Free
Airing this week: Track what climate projects and programs in your state or municipality are underway, at risk, or cancelled. We’ll walk you through how to use The Clean Economy Tracker from Atlas Public Policy — using examples from Great Lakes states — and talk with journalists who have turned the information it provided into stories and broader coverage.
Watch live: Oct. 16, 2025.
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** Women and prisons: Covering the impact of incarceration ([link removed])
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Two-part webinar series
Free
Deepen your coverage of incarcerated women and women with incarcerated family members. Get research and tips on ethical reporting. Participants who watch both webinars in full are eligible to apply for five reporting grants of $10,000 each.
Watch live: Oct. 23 and 30, 2025.
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CONSULTING & COACHING
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ONLINE COURSES
📓 AI for Journalists and Content Creators: From Understanding to Application ([link removed])
Self-paced course
(Orig. $119) $99.00
Get core training covering AI tools, risk assessment, misinformation detection and ethical application. Gain the skills to streamline research, draft smarter and work faster while earning a Poynter Certificate — recognized worldwide in journalism and media.
📓 Poynter ACES: Discover Macros for Word ([link removed])
Self-paced course
$65 ($50 for ACES members)
Stop wasting hours on repetitive tasks — automate them instead. Learn to create custom Word shortcuts in Windows or macOS that reduce editing time without sacrificing accuracy and consistency.
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Self-paced certificate programs
Communicators at any stage of their professional development can benefit from one or all of our three editing certificate programs: Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced. There are no prerequisites for any of the certificates — learners can choose any or all of the learning paths to level up their editing skills.
IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
🥳 Poynter’s 2025 Bowtie Ball ([link removed])
Nov. 15
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Celebrate Poynter’s 50th anniversary at the 2025 Bowtie Ball, honoring Jane Pauley alongside Dean Baquet and G.B. “Garry” Trudeau. This signature evening brings together civic leaders, journalists and supporters to champion a free press. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable night of recognition and community in Tampa.
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FROM OUR NEWSROOM
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