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When I walked Poynter’s halls as a high school student, I never thought I’d have the chance to work for such an esteemed institution and in a role at the intersection of so much. I do not take any day for granted. Recently, I've been able to hire a team of incredible producers and managers to support Poynter's teaching operations team to accomplish even more.
I'm delighted that other teams at Poynter are growing, too. If you're searching for a new opportunity, Poynter might be the right place for you. Here are some recent job postings (including remote-friendly work!):
Training & partnerships coordinator ([link removed]) . The successful candidate will work closely with journalism and media clients to assess their training and other programmatic needs, and then align with Poynter professionals to create successful and lasting relationships.
Administrative assistant ([link removed]) . This person will support the areas of recruitment, hiring, payroll, benefits, record maintenance, contracts and general administrative tasks for the Business and Finance team.
PolitiFact fact-checking reporter ([link removed]) . PolitiFact is the largest political fact-checking organization in the U.S. and is based at Poynter.
We're also looking for a new writer and editor to host The Cohort ([link removed]) , a twice-monthly newsletter by and for women in media. This is a 12-month contract.
For more in-depth opportunities for growth in journalism, scroll on!
— Andrew DeLong, Director of Teaching Operations

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Poynter Producer Project

Online group seminar, Sept. 20-Oct. 16
Making stories work involves more than just teases and live shots. 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.

The Poynter Producer Project is long on practicality and low on theory. Poynter Senior Faculty Al Tompkins ([link removed]) and a five-star lineup of visiting professionals will sharpen your writing and ethical decision-making skills, stretch your leadership muscles and increase your value to your newsroom. This course will energize you and expand your professional contacts.
Cost: $499. Apply by Monday, Aug. 23.
Members of AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, NAJA or NLGJA — 50% tuition scholarships are available, thanks to the Scripps Howard Foundation.
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Writers Without Editors: How to Edit Your Own Writing
Online group seminar, July 6-23
In a world where speed is of the essence, there’s less time for the many layers of editing that have traditionally stood between writers and readers. Fortunately, if you write, you have a facility for language that you can use to edit. In this six-session course, you’ll gain the skills you need to polish your own prose.
Former New York Times copy chief, Merrill Perlman ([link removed]) , will teach you how to overcome the pitfalls of editing work that you have created and how to correct errors more efficiently and effectively. This course is perfect for freelancers and independent journalists who don’t have access to traditional editors. You'll connect with fellow writers through a weekly group text chat, live video sessions and assignment feedback from Perlman.
Cost: $349. Enroll by Monday, July 5.
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Diversity Across the Curriculum

Online group seminar, Nov. 1-22
This course — returning this fall by popular demand! — will give journalism educators an opportunity to make a real impact on the future diversity, inclusion and equity efforts of American newsrooms when they model those values in the classroom.

You will learn how to modify your current teaching to include more diverse classroom examples, readings, videos and speakers. You will understand where, how and why to examine materials for diverse voices. You will develop the instinct to audit the makeup of the topics, sources and authors you introduce into your teaching, and how to pivot to ensure diverse voices are represented.

Your lead faculty is Dr. Earnest Perry ([link removed]) , associate dean of graduate studies at the University of Missouri, a researcher, educator and consultant who specializes in issues related to diversity and inclusion. Barbara Allen ([link removed]) , Poynter’s director of college programming, will facilitate.

Cost: $499. Apply by Sunday, Sept. 26.
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Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color
Online group seminar, Nov. 18-21


The Power of Diverse Voices workshop — now one of Poynter’s most competitive programs — is a transformative, four-day seminar that helps journalists of color find their voice and build skills for writing opinion pieces and personal essays.

Opinion writing plays a vital role in explanatory, features and watchdog journalism, and is important in a thriving democracy. Led by Tom Huang ([link removed]) , this seminar will foster the diversity of voices necessary in the profession and train the next generation of opinion writers from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

You will learn both through instruction as well as intensive coaching in small writing groups. You will focus on fact-based opinion writing — and using social media to spark a conversation — across platforms.
Cost: Free. Apply by Monday, Aug. 23.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Poynter 2021 Speaker Series: An Evening with Miles O'Brien ([link removed])
Tuesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. Eastern
Join us to learn what’s next in aviation’s race against climate change during an engaging Q&A with PBS NewsHour’s chief science correspondent and award-winning independent journalist Miles O’Brien. Sign up to attend ([link removed]) .
Poynter's Bowtie Ball
Saturday, Nov. 6
Poynter’s Bowtie Ball ([link removed]) is an elegant year-end celebration of the free press and its impact on our lives. The 2021 gala will take place in Florida at St. Petersburg’s premier waterfront hotel, the Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club, on Saturday, Nov. 6. Honorees will be announced soon. Save the date!
REPORTING, WRITING, EDITING

Becoming a More Effective Writer: Clarity and Organization
Online group seminar, Oct. 4-29
Clean up your writing habits with the former New York Times copy chief, Merrill Perlman. Cost: $429. Enroll now ([link removed]) .
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: [DEL: $49.99. :DEL] On Sale! $29.95. Enroll now ([link removed]) .

Pay Attention: Legal Issues and Your Media Company
Self-directed course, available now
This multi-hour course will help media outlets become better versed in defamation law, as well as in issues of copyright, fair use and privacy. Enroll in the public version for free ([link removed]) or use your coupon code from the Institute for Nonprofit News to access this more in-depth, INN-member version ([link removed]) .
Understanding Title IX
Self-directed course, start anytime
This course is designed to help journalists understand the applications of Title IX, how to navigate it, and what kinds of reporting can be done around both individual Title IX cases and entire higher education institutions. Cost: Free. Enroll now ([link removed]) .


How Any Journalist Can Earn Trust
Self-directed, start anytime
This online, self-paced course will help journalists understand mistrust and gain a better understanding of what trust in news looks like in the U.S. It will also provide you with tips and tools to be more transparent, more engaged and more open with your readers. Cost: Free. Suggested donation: $15. Enroll now ([link removed]) .
COLLEGE RESOURCES
In 2020, MediaWise Campus Correspondents conducted more than 80 virtual digital literacy trainings for their peers at campuses nationwide. They taught their peers key fact-checking skills to sort fact from fiction online.
Are you interested in having one of our trained collegiate fact-checkers visit your classroom virtually during the 2021/22 academic year? Please fill out this form ([link removed]) .
If you have questions or need more information, please email program coordinator Barbara Allen at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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MORE RESOURCES
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Andrew DeLong
Andrew DeLong is the director of teaching operations at Poynter. He shares tips, training and resources to transform your journalism.
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