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NPC Candid Conversation panelists attest: Hispanic representation in media lags
After years of corporate hiring programs aimed to increase diversity in U.A. newsrooms and the entertainment industry, Latino journalists, editors, and managers remain few and far between. According to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released at the National Press Club Oct. 5, Hispanics represent 18% of the population but hold only 12% of jobs in the media industry. This finding was not a surprise to three journalists who spoke at an NPC Candid Conversation sponsored by the Club’s Communicators Team Dec. 1. They all reported feeling similar frustration and isolation…
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Support journalism and press freedom: Donate to NPC Journalism Institute’s year-end campaign
The National Press Club Journalism Institute has kicked off its end-of-year fundraising campaign that supports its press freedom and educational programming efforts. The Institute is close to its 2022 fundraising goal. Journalists have provided essential information and added important context to the conversations that are guiding our communities. As journalists’ professional needs continue to evolve in 2022, the Institute has answered by: Producing free virtual professional development programs on topics including writing and editing, diversity, and inclusion, covering the midterms and…
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National Press Club Statement on Journalists Being Removed from Twitter
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 – Following is a statement from Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club, on reports that journalists have been removed from Twitter because of their reporting. “We are very disappointed at the many reports in recent days that Twitter accounts for prominent journalists at major brands have been deleted without warning or explanation. We call on Twitter to do the right thing and restore these accounts immediately. As for reports that the new owner, Mr. Musk, is directing this activity as retribution for unfavorable reporting, that simply must stop, or it will lead…
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Global study shows online violence against female journalists increasing
A three-year study published by the International Center for Journalists showed online violence against female journalists reaching an all-time high. Julie Posetti, research director, International Center for Journalists In the latest edition of Update-1, the National Press Club's podcast, ICFJ Research Director Julie Posetti talked with Broadcast/Podcast team member Irv Chapman about the study. Posetti described the internet as a “sea of toxicity” for female journalists, who she said were now exposed to more online violence with worse impacts. She discussed the study's findings,…
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Global Study Shows Online Violence Against Women Journalists Increasing
A three-year study published by the International Center for Journalists shows online violence against women journalists has reached an all-time high. In this edition of Update-1, ICFJ Research Director Julie Posetti talks with Broadcast Podcast team member Irv Chapman about the study, which documents alarming trends. Dr. Posetti describes the internet as a "sea of toxicity" for women journalists, who she says are now exposed to more online violence with worse impacts. Dr. Posetti discusses the study's findings, including 20 percent of women responding to a survey saying they experienced…
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