4 Free June Webinars: Nonprofit Journalism, Job Hunting, Fake News & Faith in Journalism
/Wed., June 8 – The Importance of Nonprofit Journalism in Today’s Democracy
What: Distinguished editors from several independent news outlets will talk about the future of nonprofit journalism, offer examples of its impact in reporting critical issues, and its importance to our sometimes fragile democracy particularly as it relates to the area along the I-10 corridor.
Who: Susan Goldberg, Arizona State professor and former Editor and Chief of National Geographic
Hannah Brown, Co-Founder & Editorial Director, The Marjorie
Robert Moore, Founder and CEO, El Paso Matters
Dianna M. Náñez, Executive Editor, Arizona Luminaria
Sara Solovitch, Editor, Searchlight
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Ten Across (originating from ASU)
Fri., June 10 - Facts in a Time of Fiction: Reporting the truth amid lies and disinformation
What: How misinformation and lies spread after the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, along with insights on how conspiracy theories grow.
Who: New York Times writer and author Elizabeth Williamson, whose critically-acclaimed book “Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth” offered on-the-ground reporting to trace a line from conspiracy theories around Sandy Hook to Jan. 6, 2021.
When: 11:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Press Club Journalism Institute
Sat., June 11 - Refreshing Your Resume & Cover Letter for a Job Hunt
What: If you haven’t updated your resume lately, or if you aren’t getting the results you hope for, maybe your resume needs attention. We will provide useful tips on how to present your information and what to avoid.
Who: Elena Cabral, Assistant Dean, Academic Programs & Communications, Columbia Journalism School
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Fri., June 24 - Faith in Journalism: How news organizations can build trust with religious Americans
What: Topics include how journalists of faith navigate challenges from inside their newsrooms and from inside their faith communities; Whose faith is centered in coverage and whose is marginalized, mischaracterized, or misunderstood; Which best practices can help extend our community’s understanding of itself.
Who: Moderated by Julie Moos, the Institute’s Executive Director, Panelists include:
Dawn Araujo-Hawkins, vice president at Religion News Association
Alison Bethel, vice president of corps excellence at Report for America
Sarah Breger, editor at Moment Magazine
McKay Coppins, staff writer at The Atlantic
Aysha Khan, journalist and Harvard Divinity School student
Holly Meyer, religion news editor at The Associated Press
Bill Mitchell, publisher, CEO, and president at the National Catholic Reporter
Paul O’Donnell, editor-in-chief at Religion News Service
When: 11:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Press Club Journalism Institute