8 media-related Zoom events in the next week: burnout, autism, pitches, social media, writing ledes, newsgathering rights, salary negotiations, and more
/Fri., April 22 - The Art of the Pitch
What: Coming up with a great idea is only half the battle. You’ll need to know how to effectively “pitch” it to get the funding and resources that you need to make it a reality. In this unique virtual event, Gina Matthews shares the secrets to crafting an entertaining pitch that will keep audience members on the edge of their seat.
Who: Producer Gina Matthews, Emmy Award-Winning UO alumna and Little Engine Productions Founder
When: 2 pm Central, 12 noon Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: University of Oregon, Cinema Studies
Sat., April 23 - Press Rights 101: Understand your newsgathering rights and limitations in California
What: A leading media lawyer and press advocate will give a comprehensive overview of legal protections and practical considerations for covering protests, filming police in the field and more.
Who: Mickey Osterreicher, general counsel of the National Press Photographers Association.
When: 12 noon Central, 10 am Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Los Angeles Press Club, Asian American Journalists Association, Los Angeles, California News Publishers Association, and other professional organizations.
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Mon., April 25 - Burnout Among Journalists
What: Journalism is a demanding and often emotionally draining job that can lead to burnout. Join the for an online session to discuss the signs of burnout and how to deal with it. LAPC President Lisa Richwine will lead a discussion with Kristin Neubauer who will discuss her own experience with burnout, provide an overview of scientific research on the topic and take questions from the audience. Time
Who: Kristin Neubauer, a Reuters television producer who has supported the mental health and wellbeing of journalists as global coordinator of the company's Peer Support Network.
When: 7 pm Central, 5 pm Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Los Angeles Press Club
Tues., Apr 26 - A Panel of Autistic Journalists
Who: Four autistic journalists – Eric Garcia, Sara Luterman, Zack Budryk and Charlie Stern
When: 5 pm Central, 3 pm Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Columbia Journalism School Alliance of Journalists with Disabilities and the Columbia Student Disability Network
Wed., April 27- How to Get Paid What You're Worth: Advocating for yourself and your career
What: Advocating for yourself in the news industry can feel overwhelming. You may be hesitant to ask for a raise, a promotion or even a new job opportunity, such as working on a podcast or a change in beats. In this virtual panel, the panel will break down the best strategies for advancing at work, navigating salary negotiations and preparing for meetings with a boss.
Who:
Tre'vell Anderson, editor-at-large for Toronto’s Xtra magazine and co-host of two podcasts:
Carolina Miranda, arts and urban design columnist for the Los Angeles Times
Joanne Griffith, chief content officer for APM Studios
When: 4:30 pm Central, 6:30 pm Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists, Los Angeles Chapter
Fri., April 29 - Using the Tech Toolkit for Social Impact
What: The diffusion of digitization and artificial intelligence have created both challenges and opportunities for society. This lecture outlines some of the opportunities for providing digital services that are more cost-effective and personalized to recipients in terms of content and convenience. Several research projects that involve creating, implementing, and evaluating digital technology will be discussed.
Who: Susan Athey, Economics of Technology Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, an elected member of the National Academy of Science, and the recipient of the John Bates Clark Medal.
When: 11 am Central, 9 am Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: NYU's Business & Economic Reporting Program
Fri., April 29 - Using ledes and nut grafs to attract and keep readers
What: Headlines may hook us, but ledes draw us in, and nut grafs keep us. As journalism changes, this is constant: Readers must know what’s at stake in a story and why it matters to them (or should). This hour-long, hands-on workshop for reporters and editors will demonstrate how to make those stakes clear.
Who: This workshop will be lead by Julie Moos, executive director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute. She is the former managing director at McClatchy. Moos also spent 11 years at the Poynter Institute.
When: 10:30 am Central, 8:30 am Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: $25 for the general public, $20 for NPC members
Sponsor: National Press Club
Fri., April 29 - Tools and Tales of Resilience
What: A discussion of the unique stressors faced by journalists with suggestions as to how to stay emotionally well while being witnesses and protagonists of unprecedented times.
Who: Erick Galindo - Five-time Telly Award-winning writer, director and producer
Cheryl Aguilar - Director and Therapist at Hope Center for Wellness
When: 11:30 Central, 9:30 Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free for NAHJ members (join for $35)
Sponsor: National Association of Hispanic Journalists