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Did you know that Poynter offers a variety of newsletters about the news media? It's an easy — and free! — way to stay current and connected in between Poynter training. Here are some of my favorite newsletters:
The Poynter Report with Tom Jones and Covering COVID-19 with Al Tompkins are my daily must-reads. I trust Tom to give me a play-by-play analysis about the media world (his interview today with NBC News' Steve Kornacki, "Khakis, the big map and one of the sexiest men alive," is proof) and Al hands me a crystal ball about what will make tomorrow's headlines.
The Collective hits my inbox just once a month, and I always open it right away. Even though it's written by journalists of color, for journalists of color, I find the candid storytelling and takeaways invaluable as a white male ally.
Alma Matters is a delight. Barbara Allen, our director of college programming, is hilarious and a bottomless pit of generosity. There are so many resources for college educators and advisers in there every Sunday morning!
Subscribe to more newsletters from Poynter here and keep scrolling for your weekly roundup of training opportunities!
— Andrew DeLong, director of teaching operations |
| Webinar, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Eastern
During the 2021 legislative session, seven states passed laws that restrict transgender athletes’ ability to participate on sports teams that match their gender identity; dozens more states introduced similar bills in 2021 that didn’t pass.
At the center of public — and often vitriolic — debate around such laws are kids, families, athletic clubs and schools. This webinar, featuring award-winning ESPN reporter Katie Barnes, will teach journalists how to thoughtfully, accurately and ethically report stories about gender and sports on the local level.
Cost: Free, thanks to support from the Gill Foundation.
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| Redistricting and Elections |
Webinar, Nov. 17 at noon Eastern
Redistricting is a once-a-decade process that varies by state, inspires political, civic and legal action, and fundamentally determines how power is distributed in the United States. Led by PolitiFact editor-in-chief Angie Drobnic Holan and PolitiFact senior correspondent Louis Jacobson, this 90-minute webinar will help journalists report on redistricting and its impact for years to come.
Cost: Free, thanks to support from the Google News Initiative, in cooperation with the JSK Journalism Fellowships, and an anonymous donor. |
| Poynter’s Celebration of Journalism |
Virtual event, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Eastern
Join us at our virtual Celebration of Journalism on Wednesday, Nov. 10! Expect special appearances from prominent journalists, glimpses inside award-winning newsrooms and powerful examples of journalism’s critical role in democracy in 2021.
We will also feature an exclusive interview with guest of honor, Lesley Stahl, about her five decades of tough but fair reporting. Tickets range in price, and all proceeds benefit Poynter as a nonprofit. |
| Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Media (2022) |
In-person: May 15-20, Sept. 18-23, and Dec 4-9
Now in its eighth year, the Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Media has transformed the careers of more than 450 women in news media and tech. During a week often described as overflowing with “Poynter magic,” each participant learns to manage teams more effectively, hone and communicate their strategic vision and steer their organizations toward success. But perhaps more importantly, graduates join a global community of support.
Cost: $1,095. Apply between Oct. 25-Nov. 30, 2021.
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Table Stakes: Poynter’s Local News Innovation Program
Online and in-person, January-December, 2022
This intensive 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. Cost: $500-$6,500, based on newsroom size. Apply by Nov. 15, 2021.
The 2022 Media Transformation Challenge (MTC) Program: A Poynter Institute Executive Fellowship
Online and in-person, January 2022-2023
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. |
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REPORTING, WRITING & EDITING |
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How Any Journalist Can Earn Trust (International Edition)
Self-directed, start anytime
In this self-directed course, you’ll learn what news audiences in various parts of the world don’t understand about how journalism works. You’ll also look for opportunities to demonstrate credibility by explaining news processes, coverage goals and journalism ethics in accordance with the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles. Cost: Free. Enroll now.
Open Records Success: Strategies for Writing Requests and Overcoming Denials
Self-directed, start anytime
Learn successful strategies for requesting the records you want, as well as tips for overcoming an agency’s denials. Suggested donation: $20. Enroll now. |
2022 MediaWise Campus Correspondents
We’re looking for college students interested in misinformation and fact-checking to produce social content and lead virtual media literacy trainings at schools across the country. Sound like you or one of your students? Apply to be a MediaWise Campus Correspondent by Nov. 12. Learn more.
Professor’s Press Pass
New this week: Editors of The Wall Street Journal’s opinion pages ran a letter from former President Donald Trump about “election fraud,” which mainstream journalists have found none of. The decision to run the letter was widely condemned by media observers as irresponsible and reckless. Check out this week’s case study for curated discussion questions about this issue for your classroom. Subscribe now. |
PolitiFact Weekly
Get fresh insight heading into the 2022 midterm elections. Subscribe to PolitiFact’s newsletter for the most newsworthy, nonpartisan fact-checks of our country’s elected officials — and those campaigning to flip their seats. Sign up.
IFCN and Facebook will award $800K to fact-checkers fighting climate misinformation. Eligible applicants can receive up to $100,000 for innovative solutions to refute false claims about the environment. Apply now.
How to Spot Misinformation Online
Self-directed, start anytime
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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