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The art & craft of the interview: How to deeply listen
The coronavirus pandemic has forced journalists to collect their stories from afar. Conducting an in-person interview is near impossible. On the telephone or on a video call, the ability to pay attention is crucial. Do you listen, or do you wait to ask? The National Press Club Journalism Institute has invited two of the best interviewers in journalism — Terry Gross and Michael Barbaro — to have a discussion on July 17, from 4-4:30 p.m., about the challenges and opportunities of interviewing now. Marketplace correspondent Kimberly Adams will moderate. The first part of this program will be a…
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Newsroom Leadership in the age of Black Lives Matter
The pandemic, economic struggles, and demands for social justice are forcing newsrooms to account for their own failures at diversity, inclusion and representative coverage. Those failures have led to resignations of top leaders at The New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, and many other publications. In a conversation co-hosted by the News Leaders Association and the National Press Club Journalism Institute and moderated by Gannett executive Mizell Stewart III, executive editors Katrice Hardy of the Indianapolis Star and Mary Irby-Jones of The (Jackson) Clarion-Ledger will discuss how they…
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FOIA as a last resort: Getting public information through the front door
As a reporter, filing a Freedom of Information Act request should be your last resort. The government documents you need may be hiding in plain sight. Whether you’re a Washington policy writer, a regional reporter or a local journalist covering a beat, this workshop from three accomplished reporters will show you how to get the government records you always wanted but weren’t quite sure how to find. The session will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the National Press Club. Jerry Zremski, Washington Bureau Chief for the Buffalo News, will share tactics from his…
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Hate Crime Coverage: How journalists can get it right
Reports of hate crimes have surged nationally, with targeted violence against Asian-Americans, Jewish Americans, and Black Americans all dominating national headlines. Journalists need to understand what is behind the increased violence, and what the trends are in hate crime attacks, which have historically been significantly under-reported. Seeking to remedy that problem, Congress last month passed a law that approves more federal resources for local police departments to improve their training in the recognition and reporting of hate crimes to the FBI, while providing funding for states…
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Numbers are not neutral: How journalists can detect deep bias & avoid hidden traps
Numbers, like those in polling and survey audiences, population samples, and research cohorts, are not inherently objective or neutral. They are a sample of real humans and the product of myriad factors. And just because big data is big does not mean that it, or algorithms that stem from large data sets, are representative or unbiased. How do journalists fairly use numbers in reporting? What does it really mean for a sample to be representative? In what ways can reporters vet numbers quickly and reliably for potential bias? Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and the National…
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You Are Here: A virtual meetup for journalists
Journalism takes us places we might not otherwise see, leads us to people we might not otherwise meet, and prompts us to capture experiences we might not otherwise document. And journalists often carry those stories with them long after they are published. Whether you travel across the country or across the street for work, “You Are Here” is here for you. This virtual meetup is for journalists to explore where their personal and professional lives intersect. “You Are Here” is a new series of community conversations designed as a safe space for journalists to meet virtually and explore topics…
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Think Outside The Classroom: How to diversify education sources and the stories we tell
Education is said to be the great equalizer — but not all education coverage is created equal. Education reporters have witnessed and documented the pandemic’s enormous effects on students, parents, teachers, administrators, and their communities. With so many voices - and quickly changing policies going into the next academic year - how can an education reporter lift the voices of those most impacted? In “Think Outside The Classroom: How to diversify education sources and the stories we tell,” a distinguished panel of veteran education reporters and editors will share their techniques for…
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How op-eds can amplify original voices & engage new communities
There is no shortage of opinions online, so how do news organizations choose the voices they feature on their platforms? How do they differentiate their op-eds from the noisy crowd? Who are these op-eds and guest essays intended to serve? Is their purpose to persuade or to preach to the choir, and how often do they reach the audiences they hope to inform? Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and a distinguished panel for a discussion of these questions and to learn tips for broadening the voices you feature and the audiences they reach. Panelists include: Deborah Douglas, The…
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Your legacy: How planned giving can benefit you and your family
Families can feel awkward or confused by the best way to honor a loved one’s legacy after they are gone. You can ease some of that burden by planning now how you’d like your philanthropic efforts to endure. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and certified financial planners from West Financial Services to learn about the different types of planned gifts, how to make them, and how to maximize their impact on the causes you care about most. Many people feel passionate about a charity or agency, but may believe they’re unable to donate funds at a high enough level to make a “…
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Police Accountability: How to get hidden records
Since the murder of George Floyd by police, there has been renewed attention to police misconduct and growing momentum for holding law enforcement accountable. But journalists struggle to get access to public records that could be used to reveal police conduct. The outcome of police discipline proceedings across the country are among our nation’s best kept secrets. Register now to join the National Press Club Journalism Institute for an hour-long program at 11:30 a.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 24, to learn how to break into this hidden system. The hour will feature tips from: WAMU reporter Martin…
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