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| Poynter senior faculty Al Tompkins taught broadcast journalists about five key election issues during a workshop on Aug. 2 at Poynter's campus in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Chris Kozlowski) |
This week the U.S. Senate passed a major spending bill to deal with climate, inflation and health care costs — three topics central to Poynter's latest workshop series, Midterm Essentials.
In July and August, Poynter taught more than 160 local TV journalists in five battleground states how to meaningfully cover issues important to voters ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
“We urged journalists not to allow candidates to only answer in party talking points and nonsense claims, but to get candidates on the record about issues that voters say are vital to the nation’s future,” said lead faculty Al Tompkins.
In the weeks Poynter held these workshops, the GDP fell for the second consecutive quarter. Poynter’s team of experts helped journalists understand why and what it means in a pandemic-confused economy.
As floods washed through St. Louis and Eastern Kentucky and the nation suffered through a heat wave, Poynter taught journalists how to ask smarter questions about climate change.
While states were holding midterm primary races, Poynter explained how journalists can battle disinformation that confuses voters and obscures important issues.
“I believe that TV stations, especially, have an obligation to aggressively cover the midterm elections because the TV stations, uniquely, profit from these races through the extensive political advertising,” said Tompkins. “We cannot allow the public to make their voting decisions based solely on ads that promote fake claims and political mudslinging over the real exploration of a candidate’s record and promises.”
We’re less than 100 days away from the midterms. On behalf of your audience, stay sharp with more Poynter resources and training.
— Andrew DeLong, director of teaching operations
P.S. Bummed you missed our Midterm Essentials training? We’re creating a free online version that will be available later this month! More soon. |
| DEADLINE THIS WEEK! Poynter Producer Project |
Online and in-person program, Sept. 12-24
The Poynter Producer Project is long on practicality and low on theory. Senior faculty Al Tompkins 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 Friday, Aug. 12.
If you are a member of AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, NAJA or NLGJA, 50% tuition scholarships are available! |
| Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color |
In-person, St. Petersburg, Florida, Nov. 10-13
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.
Led by Poynter adjunct Tom Huang, 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.
Cost: Free. Apply by Aug. 22. |
| Leadership Academy for Women in Media (2023) |
In-person, March 5-10, May 21-26 or Sept. 24-29
This competitive program has transformed the careers of more than 500 people in news media and tech. It is designed for women and nonbinary journalists who directly manage people and are within their first five years of formal leadership experience.
🎧 Learn more about this program in a live Q&A this Thursday, Aug. 11 at noon Eastern, hosted on Twitter Spaces. Poynter faculty Samantha Ragland and Doris Truong and alumni, including PBS KIDS' Veronica Toney and City Cast's Sarah Menendez, will talk about the application process and program impact.
Cost: $1,300. Apply by Sept. 9, 2022.
Scholarships available! |
| Level Up: Critical Skills for Local Reporters |
Online seminar, Oct. 4-Nov. 15 (with a week off for Election Day!)
This six-week online program will provide reporters across mediums the front-edge skills they need to up their game and manage their careers with savvy.
Poynter local news expert Kristen Hare and a slate of accomplished journalists will provide master-class level instruction on key concepts including reporting and writing, investigations, trauma-informed interviewing, fact-checking and audience development. Sessions will also include dedicated time to discuss the realities facing the journalism industry and how to navigate them over a sustainable and satisfying career.
Cost: $750. Apply by Sept. 6. |
Executive Leadership Summit
Online group seminar, Sept. 19-21
For top-level newsroom leaders, focus on retaining your all-stars during an intensive, three-day leadership check-in. Cost: $2,000. Apply now. Only a few seats remain!
Lead With Influence
Online group seminar, Oct. 3-24
Demonstrate leadership without authority and use your social capital to lead with influence. Cost: $600. Apply by Sept. 2. Scholarships available!
Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders
In-person seminar, St. Petersburg, Florida, Dec. 12-16
Focus on critical skills new managers need on their paths to leadership in journalism, media and technology. Cost: $1,500. Apply by Oct. 14.
Table Stakes: Poynter’s Local News Innovation Program (2023)
Online and in-person, Jan. 17, 2023-Dec 8, 2023
Make the transition to sustainable digital publishing and build a culture of performance-driven change. Cost: Starts at $500. Apply by Nov. 18, 2022. |
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REPORTING, WRITING, EDITING |
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Will Work For Impact: Fundamentals of Investigative Journalism
Online group seminar, Sept. 8-29
Build an investigation, from the seed of an idea to a powerful execution. Cost: $399. Enroll by Sept. 1.
Covering Political Extremism in the Public Square
Online workshop, Sept. 20
Stay safe and produce ethical, excellent stories for voters leading up to the 2022 midterms. Cost: Free. Apply by Sept. 16.
Find Facts Fast
7-day mobile course, start anytime
Empower news consumers in your community with the digital media literacy skills they need to find reliable information online, fast. Cost: Free. Learn more.
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