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National Press Club: Las Vegas Jury Provides Some Justice for Reporter Jeff German
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, 117th President of the National Press Club, on the guilty verdict in the murder of legendary reporter Jeff German of the Las Vegas Review Journal. “Today’s verdict has brought justice for Jeff German, his family and friends and for the entire world of journalism. While we mourn Jeff’s loss and the pain around it, we are gratified that a jury listened to the evidence and convicted former public official Robert Telles of planning and carrying out the murder of a journalist at his home. While it is shocking to think something…
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Press Club Statement on Death of Reuters' Ryan Evans in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 – Following is a statement from National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the death of Reuters safety adviser Ryan Evans while on assignment in Ukraine. “Our hearts go out to the family of Ryan Evans who died when a Russia rocket struck the hotel where he was staying with Reuters personnel in Ukraine. Two Reuters journalists were badly injured in the blast as well, and we are hoping for a quick and full recovery. “Covering war is an extremely dangerous business and journalists like this Reuters team do so with courage but also they take every precaution to stay safe…
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Celebrate the members photo exhibit at gala opening reception, Sept. 4
To celebrate the opening of the 2024 National Press Club members photography exhibit, in this the 25th year for the exhibit, the Club's Photography Team invites all NPC members to the gala opening reception on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Bloomberg Room on the 13th floor. The exhibit of Club member photos (not a contest!) will be displayed across the main 13th floor lobby starting the day before, Sept. 3, and remain in place through Sept. 30. The Photography Team is honoring Marshall Cohen, founder of NPC's Photo Committee who started the exhibit in 1999, during this year…
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Broadcast-Podcast Team to hear from Bloomberg reporter who covers podcasting, Aug. 27
The National Press Club's Broadcast-Podcast Team's monthly member meeting is at the Club on Tuesday, Aug. 27, starting at 6 p.m. RSVP here. The team serves as a forum for members interested in multimedia journalism, including radio, television, podcasting and digital. All Club members are welcome to join the discussion. Featured speaker will be Ashley Carman, the editor of Bloomberg's Soundbite newsletter. She covers podcasting, music, audiobooks and related topics. Prior to joining Bloomberg, she was a senior reporter, producer and host at The Verge and got her start as a journalism major at…
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Wednesday is last day open this week as library will be closed Aug. 29-30
The Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 29, and Friday, Aug. 30, in advance of the Labor Day holiday. Club members will regain their regular access to the library and its resources during Club hours on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Thank you for your understanding.
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Explore Club's Broadcast Operations Center during members-only tour, Sept. 27
Do you ever wonder what happens on the Press Building's 4th floor? Get an insider's look at the National Press Club’s Broadcast Operations Center housed there on a tour for members coming up in September. Register here to tour the BOC on Friday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. Randy Hall, the Club's director of facilities and media, will lead the tour. When you arrive for the tour, go first to the Club and gather with others in the 13th floor lobby area, where Randy will meet you and then commence the tour when everyone is assembled. The broadcast center features two studios, two post-production suites…
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Aviation Editor Reflects On Trends, Career Path And Journalism Business
From humble beginnings as a blogger in trade media to noteworthy stints at the Wall Street Journal and CNN, Jon Ostrower has covered the aviation industry with an unrivaled passion. Now as founder and editor-in-chief of The Air Current, he's built an award-winning, subscription-based media outlet that continues to grow. Yet fundamental challenges persist for him and other publishers. In this edition of Update-1, Ostrower explains to NPC Broadcast/Podcast Team co-chair Adam Konowe why companies and individuals must do more to support legitimate journalism, as well as his approach to covering…
Type: Media
Club closed Monday for Labor Day
The National Press Club will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day. The Club will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The library at the Club has been closed Thursday and Friday, Aug. 29 and 30; it will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 3, to resume regular hours. The next issue of the Wire will be delivered on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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