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There's still time to enroll in today's webinar! Plus, a shout-out to those shaping the future of journalism

On Friday, June 10, journalism student Nataly Joseph walked to the front of the room to kick off the Teachapalooza keynote with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters. (Courtesy Mark E. Johnson)

Throughout Poynter’s 12th annual Teachapalooza, students took charge and shared key lessons with teachers.

Four current college students and recent grads talked over video about a piece of journalism they created — and how their professors and advisers contributed to their success.

“My journalism professors are the only thing that got me through COVID,” said Sam Mallon, a 2022 Western Kentucky University photojournalism grad. “They’re friends. They’re coaches. They’re family to me at this point.”

Nataly Joseph, a journalism major at USC Annenberg School for Communication and executive editor for USC Annenberg Media, moderated the keynote address with New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey about investigative journalism (Read this round-up of their tips!). Later, University of Alabama-Birmingham journalism major and open source intelligence expert Justin Peden taught alongside MediaWise director Alex Mahadevan about the latest online verification tools and techniques.

It was all a heartening example of the excellent work being done by student journalists and a tribute to the educators dedicated to shaping the future of our industry.

No matter where you are in your career journey, Poynter has timely and nuanced training available just for you. Scroll on to see what we have in store this week!

— Andrew DeLong, director of teaching operations

NEW AND UPCOMING

TODAY! How to Cover Gun Violence and the Gun Debate in America

Webinar, June 14 at noon Eastern

In the wake of recent mass shootings in the United States and proposed federal legislation, this free 90-minute webinar will help journalists at any stage in their career develop story ideas to better cover gun violence and the gun debate in their communities.

Enrollees will have access to the replay of Monday's session about "red flag" laws. Today's session, moderated by PolitiFact senior correspondent Jon Greenberg, will be focused on bringing Washington gun policy home. Tune in at noon Eastern time.

Cost: Free, thanks to the Joyce Foundation.

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Summit for Reporters and Editors

Online group seminar, July 7-23

If you want to take a step back from the daily grind, focus on improving your craft and connect with other passionate journalists, Poynter’s Summit for Reporters and Editors is for you.

Each online session will weave together tips, tools and case studies that benefit both the reporter and the editor. All-star faculty including Tom Huang, Maria Carrillo, Kathleen McGrory, Kathy Lu, Kelly McBride and Samantha Ragland will also offer one-on-one coaching sessions to help you navigate your current challenges and grow in your career.

Cost: $700. The deadline to apply is this Friday, June 17.

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A Journalist’s Guide to Covering Jails – Minneapolis

In-person workshop, Minneapolis, Sept. 8-9

Focus on understanding the causes and consequences of local jail incarceration and explore ways that local communities are addressing the issue. In this two-day workshop, data-driven presentations, first-person perspectives and big picture conversations will be balanced with opportunities to talk, connect and think deeply about jails and justice.

Cost: Free, thanks to the MacArthur Foundation.

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How Many, Which Ones? The Refugee Crisis and U.S. Immigration Reform

Webinar, July 13 at 2 p.m. Eastern

Core to the debate over immigration reform in the U.S. is how to handle refugees, from Ukraine, from Afghanistan, and from countries in Central America. This free webinar will give journalists a more nuanced understanding of immigration in the U.S. in order to analyze current policy, report on reform efforts in a deeply divided Congress and understand the impact of legislation on local communities in the U.S. — not to mention those fleeing violence and persecution abroad.

Cost: Free, thanks to the support from the Catena Foundation.

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ALUMNI NEWS AND MOVES

🎉 Congrats on the promotion, Ashley Lewis! A 2020 women’s leadership academy alumna, Ashley is now the deputy managing editor of audience for USA Today. She will manage daily operations and strategy for alerts, newsletters, desktop, mobile web, apps and SMS. Ashley told us she is thrilled to continue putting her “Poynter learnings into practice.”

💖 Welcome to Team Poynter, Annie Aguiar! She is our new audience engagement producer and a graduate of the 2015 Poynter High School Journalism Program. Annie also visited Poynter as an Ernie Pyle scholar in 2019. At the time she said: “Places like Poynter are so useful for exposing you to new ideas and new conversations, and each visit is just as useful as the last. You’re luckier than you know.” We’re the lucky ones, Annie!

Are you a Poynter grad with a win you want to celebrate? We want to know! Email [email protected] with your story.

LEADERSHIP

Executive Leadership Summit
Online group seminar, Sept. 19-21
Connect with a cohort of forward-looking news executives during an off-the-record online gathering about leadership and retention. Cost: $700. Apply by July 15.

Lead With Influence
Online group seminar, Oct. 3-24
Demonstrate leadership without formal authority and use your social capital to lead with influence. Cost: $600. Apply by Sept. 2.

BROADCAST

Poynter Producer Project
Hybrid online and in-person program, Sept. 12-24
Expand your expertise as a TV producer with new writing, storytelling, coaching and ethical decision-making skills. Cost: $499. Apply now. If you are a member of AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, NAJA or NLGJA, 50% tuition scholarships are available, thanks to our sponsor.

Midterm Essentials - Florida
In-person, St. Petersburg, Florida, Aug. 2
Ask more informed questions and demand more solid answers about five complex issues facing America in the 2022 midterm election cycle. Cost: Free. Apply by July 5.

You can also find this program in Arizona, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania!

REPORTING, WRITING & EDITING

How to Develop Stories from 2020 Census Data
Self-directed course, start anytime
Access and analyze data from the 2020 census. Cost: Free. Enroll now.

Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color
In-person, St. Petersburg, Florida, Nov. 10-13
Develop the confidence and skills to share your unique perspective in persuasive writing. Cost: Free. Apply by Aug. 22.

Will Work For Impact: Fundamentals of Investigative Journalism
Online group seminar, Sept. 8-29
Analyze award-winning investigations and apply those reporters’ strategies to your own work. Cost: $399. Enroll now.

Covering Political Extremism in the Public Square
Online group seminar, Sept. 20
Stay safe and produce ethical, excellent stories for voters leading up to the 2022 midterms amidst increased intimidation, threats and violence surrounding the democratic process in the United States. Cost: Free. Apply by Sept. 16.