This week, I'm going to "movies in the park" to spread out my picnic blanket, order from a local food truck, watch the sunset over the water and catch one of my all-time favorite rom-coms with dozens of other people in my community.  

In honor of summer movie vibes, check out my colleague Kristen Hare's roundup of recent films and short documentaries about local news. If you're inspired by the journalists featured, keep scrolling to up your game with Poynter.

— Andrew DeLong, Teaching and Event Services Director 

"The Summit came at a fantastic time for me, since I was starting a senior editor job that was new to me and to our evolving newsroom," said Cheryl Saenz, editor at large for Bloomberg Industry Group and a graduate of Poynter's Summit for Reporters and Editors. "We needed to update how we present news for our law, policy and business readers, and the Summit gave me the tools to think more broadly about stories, visuals, and social media. I use what I learned every single day when I’m working with reporters to define and craft stories, and the emphasis on narrative absolutely makes our work more compelling."

Now online, Poynter’s annual Summit for Reporters and Editors fosters collaboration, stokes innovation, and helps journalists thrive both professionally and personally.

Like reporters and editors who have graduated from this program in the past, you'll learn from co-leaders Tom Huang and Jacqui Banaszynski. Guest instructors include Maria Carrillo and Kathleen McGrory from the Tampa Bay Times. New this year, you will book a private, one-on-one coaching session to talk through your career hurdles and opportunities with a faculty member.

Cost: $450.
Apply by Tuesday, June 1.

Now in its 11th year, Teachapalooza is the place for college journalism educators to catch up, power up and reignite their passion for teaching. Join us for two fast-paced days of relevant, cut-to-the-chase learning for journalism educators. 

Hear from approachable national experts about the future of higher education — what’s next for remote learning, four-year journalism schools, community colleges and international students. Explore cutting-edge tech tools and the latest journalism best practices for immediate application in your classroom. And learn to better understand America’s racial reckoning and its connection to journalism, including how to facilitate difficult conversations about race, gender and belief systems among your students.

Online group seminar, June 14-25

Now online and available to students nationwide, this program will teach high schoolers multimedia storytelling skills, fact-checking best practices and journalistic ethics for the future. Journalism experience isn't required to apply, though the program can launch participants into a communications program in college, set them up for an internship or help them apply to their student paper.

Students can expect personalized, varied online instruction from Poynter faculty and award-winning media professionals, including PolitiFact editor-in-chief Angie Drobnic Holan and Boston Globe investigative reporter Elizabeth Koh.

By the end of the 10-day program, students will have produced a multimedia story of their choosing and written a personal essay — perfect for college admissions. 

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Internship Database
Students can look for summer, fall and spring internships while news organizations can submit their openings for paid internships in Poynter's new database. Explore now.

Newsroom Readiness Certificate
Self-directed course, start anytime 
This self-paced course includes five lessons about newsgathering, interviewing, media law, media ethics and diversity — basics all journalists should master. Cost: $49.99.  On Sale! $29.95. Enroll now.

Writers Without Editors: How to Edit Your Own Writing
Online group seminar, July 5-23
In this six-session course, freelancers, writers and independent journalists will gain the skills they need to polish their own prose. Cost: $349. Enroll now.

Becoming a More Effective Writer: Clarity and Organization
Online group seminar, Oct. 4-29
Build the habits you need to organize your information better and write more clearly in this four-week online seminar, led by former New York Times copy chief Merrill Perlman. Cost: $429. Enroll now.

Poynter Producer Project
Sept. 20-Oct. 16, 2021
This eight-session, four-week online seminar will help you expand your expertise as a TV producer with new writing, storytelling, coaching and ethical decision-making skills. Cost: $499. Apply by Aug. 23, 2021.