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Journalists in Exile: How foreign reporters are coping after their work pushed them from home
Government crackdowns. Foreign invasion. Military coup. Terrorist takeover. Drug cartel threats. Assassination and arrest fears. The reasons why an increasing number of foreign journalists are making the difficult decision to flee their home countries vary. But the trendline is unmistakable and harrowing for what it tells us about global norms around intolerance for critical watchdog journalism. As hundreds and even thousands of journalists seek asylum and try to build a life abroad, the support they receive in their new locations can vary greatly and, with it, the ability of these exiled…
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Arrested on the Job: Press freedom trends & advice for journalists working in the field
Threats. Arrests. Intimidation. Harassment. Whether you work for a large media company, a community news organization, or as a freelancer, even seemingly routine assignments can turn hostile while carrying a press badge. Journalists working throughout the United States face innumerable risks to their well being while performing their essential work, and the disturbing trend is only growing. Join us at 11:30 ET on Friday, May 5, for a discussion about concerns for journalists working in the U.S., an extension of important activities we are organizing around World Press Freedom Day. This…
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Mobile Journalism: How to tell big stories with small cameras
In this virtual session, mobile journalism expert Robb Montgomery will showcase the latest technology, tools, apps, and techniques for field reporting with mobile gear. He’ll include fresh case studies and best practices from mobile journalism news reports and documentaries from around the globe. Registration is open for this free webinar, which will take place at 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 11. Participants will learn from an experienced U.S. visual journalism professional and explore some of the most pressing topics in the world of news reporting with smartphones. The session will…
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Burnout & Stress: How journalists can manage both in 2024
Journalists are likely to face stressors from many directions in 2024: the demands of constant deadlines, industry-wide financial turmoil, and an uncertain election season ahead are among them. Research shows these stressors affect journalists’ mental health. Depending on their beats or work locations, as many as 59% of journalists experience symptoms of serious stress including the inability to concentrate or to sleep, as well as feeling on edge, numb, or angry, according to the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute at 11:30 am ET on Friday…
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Moving Meditation: Exercises for journalists to reduce stress and boost wellness
Surveys show up to 70% of journalists have experienced unaddressed work-related burnout and stress, leading to the inability to focus, to sleep, or even to find satisfaction in their vital work. Among the ways to cope with chronic stress and prevent burnout is moving the body, focusing on breathwork, and connecting with others, according to the National Institutes of Health. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s Bara Vaida for a gentle movement and breathing class aimed at reducing tension in the body, relaxing the mind, and encouraging connection with fellow hard-working…
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Election 2024: How to use poll data to accurately inform the public
As election 2024 gets under way, one thing is certain: Polling is poised to dominate media coverage for better or worse. But different polls and methodologies can create misleading results and media narratives that impact voter turn-out. Knowing how polling organizations conduct their surveys is a key skill for accurately informing the public as the 2024 election season ramps up. For example, some large polling companies still use the telephone and conduct live interviews; others use an opt-in panel of people to answer questions; some use online polls and robocalls with opt-in samples. Each…
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Covering Firearm Violence: How journalists can reframe their reporting
Firearm violence is largely covered in the media as a crime issue focused on individual shooting events. But experts assert that reframing firearm violence as a broader public health issue is crucial to finding policy and community solutions aimed at preventing deaths and injury from guns. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute, with support from the Association of Health Care Journalists, at 11:30 am ET on Friday, Feb. 9, for a conversation among experts and journalists on where to find the best data and research on firearm and gun deaths for your reporting. Registration is open…
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Journalists & Work: Separating your career from your identity
For many of us, journalism is not just a job; it is a calling. And the high intensity nature of the work of a journalist often means that our job becomes a central part of our identity. That might be fine when we are loving what we do, but what happens if you don’t anymore? What if you were laid off, or your news organization downsizes and you have to watch colleagues leave while you take on more work? What then? Do you stay in journalism, or pivot to something else? What if these questions and challenges feel like you don’t know who you are anymore? Many journalists may be asking themselves…
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Moving Meditation: Exercises for journalists to reduce stress and boost wellness
Surveys show up to 70% of journalists have experienced unaddressed work-related burnout and stress, leading to the inability to focus, to sleep, or even to find satisfaction in their vital work. Among the ways to cope with chronic stress and prevent burnout is moving the body, focusing on breathwork, and connecting with others, according to the National Institutes of Health. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s Bara Vaida for a gentle movement and breathing class aimed at reducing tension in the body, relaxing the mind, and encouraging connection with fellow hard-working…
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The Appeals Process: Steps to take when your FOIA requests are denied
Public records belong to the public. So what recourse do journalists and the public have when your records requests are denied? Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute for a webinar focused on practical advice on the records appeals process: how to start, how to track, and how to succeed with your open records requests. Whether you are seeking federal, state, or local records, you’ll learn how to get the information you’re after (with patience, perseverance, and a plan). Registration is open for this webinar, which will take place on Friday, March 15, from noon to 12:45 p.m. ET. …
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