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ESRI: Basics of Geodata-Mapping
Learn the basics of geodata-mapping June 2, 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. Registration is $5 for NPC members; $10 public. NPC members should login for the promo code. If you have a database with addresses or zip codes, you can visualize that information on a map. ESRI, one of the leading firms in the field, will provide a 90-minute introduction to their mapping software at an NPC training session at 9:30 am onJune 2, sponsored by the NPC Professional Development Committee and the NPC Journalism Institute. For those planning to attend the Investigative Reporters and Editors conference…
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Don't Fear the Math
Spreadsheets are much more than programs for doing your expense reports. Data skills can enhance your coverage of campaign money and help you watchdog how tax dollars are spent. Data tools like pivot tables can distill the daily deluge of data into killer statistics. This class takes spreadsheet programs like Excel to the next level, helping you harness the data and give your stories extra horsepower. Registration is $5 for NPC members; $10 public. Members should login for the promo code. The session will run from 9:00-12:00 p.m. "Don't Fear the Math," will be an introduction to using Excel…
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Advanced Facebook: How to Make the World's Largest Social Media Network Work for You
Learn how to leverage Facebook to bolster your reporting and your brand with Don Seymour, Facebook’s Politics & Government Outreach Manager. This intermediate level class includes an overview of Facebook and the resources it offers to journalists. Seymour will cover how to create an effective public Page, and will review best practices including how to break news and engage with your audience. Don’t get left behind. Seize your social media moment! Registration required. Fee: $5 for National Press Club members, $10 for non-members. NPC members should log in for the promo code.
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Taking Twitter to the Next Level
Now that you have the hang of tweeting, learn the easy way to adopt strategies that can boost your followers and engagement. Topics to be covered include: the optimum ways to tweet when news breaks, reaching the communities you're covering, and how to trend on Twitter. This session will be taught by Mark Luckie (@marksluckie), Creative Content Manager for Journalism & News at Twitter. Mark Luckie is a multi-platform journalist and editor, founder of the digital journalism blog 10,000 Words, and author of The Digital Journalist's Handbook, a guide to the tools necessary to thrive…
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Government Transparency vs. National Security: Press Rights, Limits & Ideals in a Post-9/11 World
How does a democracy achieve its public safety mission while honoring civil liberties -- particularly those liberties designed to keep a government true to its democratic character? The National Press Club Journalism Institute has assembled a panel of award-winning national security and press freedom experts to address this very question. We invite you to take part in this interactive session on Wed., January 21 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.:"Government Transparency vs. National Security: Press Rights, Limits & Ideals in a Post-9/11 World"Registration is required and is $5 for NPC members; $10 non-…
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iPhone Reporting: How to do it all with just one small device
iPhone Reporting: How to do it all with just one small device – Jan. 30, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Bloomberg Room WTOP reporter and iPhone whiz Neal Augenstein will offer a "how to" session at the NPC Journalism Institute on everything from reporting to recording with the popular phone that does much more. Learn the power of smartphone reporting with this interactive class - be sure to bring your phone! You'll learn: what iPhone reporting is, and what equipment is needed; how to turn a iPhone into a microphone; how to record and share audio; basics of shooting video; and how to create content on mobile…
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FEC Data Diving - Part 2
Federal Election Commission staff will introduce reporters to the campaign finance data available on the FEC website and demonstrate the avenues to access, search and sort the data. The session will include an overview of the data disclosure portal, which includes the presidential and congressional maps, the data disclosure catalog, and real-time data on independent expenditures and electioneering communications. Staff will also demonstrate the capabilities of the new candidate and committee viewer, which allows users to find campaign finance activity of any federal candidate, political…
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Disrupt DC!
What are the technologies poised to disrupt the District? Facial recognition tools, self-aware databases and visual bookmarking services are just a few of the emerging tech trends that will dramatically affect journalists, communications professionals, associations and government agencies in 2013. In this fast-paced session, you’ll learn how your organization can take advantage of what’s coming next! This session is being facilitated by Amy Webb, lead trendspotter and CEO of Webbmedia Group. Amy studies disruptive technologies and advises a worldwide client base for Fortune 100 and Global…
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Journalism Bootcamp: Thriving in a Changing Industry
The National Press Club Journalism Institute's Bootcamp is an intense, one-day immersion in everything you need to know to find your next job or help do the one you have better. Improve your search, enhance your networking skills and navigate the increasingly complex world of social media. You can also polish your resume and pick up tips on data-powered reporting. Space is limited, so register now! Cost is $15 for students and National Press Club members, $40 for nonmembers. NPC members should login to get the discount code. Please note: Bloomberg editor Jodi Schneider, a veteran recruiter…
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Facebook and Pinterest 101
Facebook and Pinterest 101 – Thursday, June 21, 9:30 – 11 a.m. in the Bloomberg Classroom If you’re feeling behind the curve on using social media tools, now’s your chance to catch up! Join us for a beginner’s session where you’ll learn how to discover trend stories, share your work with a wider audience, and more using these social media tools. Please make sure to have a Facebook and Pinterest accounts set up before the session. Pinterest requires a Facebook account and invitation to join, so please contact [email protected] if you have questions or need assistance prior to the session.…
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