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During Poynter leadership seminars, we often talk about the importance of celebrating small wins. It can improve motivation, provide an opportunity for human connection and even help make meaning during tough times.
On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Poynter is celebrating journalism wins, both big and small, during our annual online gala. This event is honestly good for the soul. Will you join us?
Plan to be immersed in an evening of poignant storytelling featuring special appearances from journalists you know, glimpses inside award-winning newsrooms and examples of journalism’s critical role in a democratic society. We will also honor the distinguished career of Lesley Stahl, award-winning broadcast journalist and “60 Minutes” correspondent for CBS News. Interviewing the guest of honor is always my favorite part, and I can't wait to hear about Stahl's trailblazing career from her perspective.
Get your tickets today! There are free tickets available, as well as a variety of donation and VIP levels.
Now, onto this week’s upcoming training and events.
— Andrew DeLong, director of teaching operations
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| An Evening with NBC News’ Peter Alexander: Covering the White House |
Online event, Sept. 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern
Join us for an evening with Peter Alexander, chief White House correspondent for NBC News and co-anchor of Weekend Today, on Thursday, Sept. 23, starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. This Emmy Award-winning journalist will come to us live from Washington. This will be an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at covering U.S. presidencies and global affairs from the White House press room.
During this engaging conversation with Alexander, we’ll learn what it’s like to:
- Be the first to break the world’s biggest stories
- Globe-trot with the president
- Cover the White House with a critical eye
- Hold the highest levels of government accountable
Cost: Free. Suggested donation $25. |
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Online group seminar, Nov. 22-Dec. 13, 2021
Pulling from the best practices, feedback and application needs of Poynter’s flagship Leadership Academy for Women in Media, this four-session workshop is especially designed to help women and nonbinary journalists in the journalism industry use their social capital to lead with influence.
If you have the official title of project manager or product manager, or are in the position of being responsible for outcomes without formally supervising anyone — this includes those all-important bridge roles in audience, innovation and strategy — Lead With Influence is for you.
Each week, you'll explore a different theme, from the the quiet craft of self-marketing to the challenge of conflict, silos and communication. In addition to exchanging ideas and experiences with other talented leaders, you'll have the opportunity to discuss your career with an experienced Poynter leadership coach during a private, 45-minute session.
Cost: $450. Apply by Nov. 1, 2021. |
| Poynter ACES Advanced Editing |
Online group seminar and/or certificate, Nov. 2-23, 2021
This four-week editing seminar — which you can take on its own or as part of the advanced certificate — will help you hone your skills and edit strategically, going beyond editing for style, grammar and punctuation. It includes live online sessions, one-on-one coaching, homework and group discussion. When you’re done, you will have expertise in substantive editing and know how to use critical thinking skills across multiple platforms and disciplines.
If you select the advanced editing certificate, you will have access to both the online group seminar and the Poynter ACES course pack. The course pack includes four webinars, three self-directed courses and seven assessments. When you’re done with the certificate, you will be able to isolate the essential elements of a story when cutting or curating content for different platforms and different audiences.
Cost: $449-600. Members of ACES can enroll in both the online group seminar and the certificate at discounted rates. Log in to your ACES portal to receive your coupon code and enter it during checkout.
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| Diversity Across the Curriculum |
Online group seminar, Nov. 1-22, 2021
This course 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.
By the end of this four-week online seminar, you will be empowered to examine your current teaching materials and curriculum with an eye toward inclusion and representation, and use new tools and skills to diversify your lessons, examples, speakers and more.
Your lead faculty is Dr. Earnest Perry, 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, Poynter’s director of college programming, will facilitate. Participation is limited to 25 people to ensure active participation and personalized feedback.
Cost: $499. Apply by Friday, Oct. 8.
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Table Stakes: Poynter’s Local News Innovation Program
Online and in-person, Jan. 5-Nov. 30, 2022
This intensive, 10-month program is proven to help local newspapers, public radio stations and digital news organizations make the transition to sustainable digital publishing and build a culture of performance-driven change. We specialize in coaching small to medium-size news organizations, with a focus on family-owned, Black-owned or independent newspapers. Cost: $500-$6,500, based on newsroom size. Apply by Oct. 31, 2021.
The 2022 Media Transformation Challenge (MTC) Program: A Poynter Institute Executive Fellowship
Online and in-person, Jan. 10, 2022– Jan. 9, 2023
This yearlong program, formerly operated as the Punch Sulzberger Program at Columbia, is designed for executive editors, presidents, publishers, founders and other top-level media leaders. Deliver real results for your enterprise with help from MTC’s world-class tools, concepts, coaches, peer group, and alumni network. Apply by Dec. 3, 2021.
2022 Digital Transformation Program
Funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and delivered by Poynter
Up to 75 public media CEOs and their stations will participate in cohorts of 20 stations at a time, with a new cohort starting every three months. This virtual program will teach strategies and best practices to help you adapt your organizational culture to a digital-first, audience-centric mindset. Learn more and apply now. |
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Covering Jails and Police Reform
Online webinar series, Sept. 22-Oct. 20, 2021
This free online workshop will help journalists more confidently cover America’s criminal justice system, from learning about COVID-19 inside jails to proposed changes in local policing. Cost: Free. Enroll now.
Becoming a More Effective Writer: Clarity and Organization
Online group seminar, Oct. 4-29, 2021
Clean up your writing habits with the former New York Times copy chief, Merrill Perlman. Cost: $429. Enroll now.
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Professor’s Press Pass
Subscription
Get access to a growing library of case studies, taken straight from the newsroom and adapted for your college classroom. Subscribe for $12/month.
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.
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Global Fact 8
Virtual summit, Oct. 20-23, 2021
Fact-checkers, journalists, technologists, policy makers, leaders, educators and consumers who care about the integrity of our interconnected information ecosystem can now register to attend the International Fact-Checking Network’s eighth Global Fact summit. Cost. Free for general admission. Register now.
How to Spot Misinformation Online
Self-directed, start anytime
You can help your readers tell fact from fiction online in the newest educational resource from Poynter’s MediaWise program, a national, nonpartisan digital literacy initiative. This free, self-guided training is designed to teach simple digital literacy skills to help news consumers outsmart algorithms, detect falsehoods and make decisions based on factual information. Cost: Free. Enroll now. |
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RTDNA has created the SAFE Journalist Training & Resource Center to provide newsroom managers, field journalists and freelancers with the knowledge and tools to stay safe during daily reporting and escalated events including civil unrest. |
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The International Women’s Media Foundation has a fund for U.S.-based journalists of any gender who have been targeted while reporting during political unrest. You can apply for funds here. |
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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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