24 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Mon, Oct 20 - How to Start Your Own Podcast
Who: Edward Fitzpatrick The Boston Globe; Megan Hall Megan Hall is an award-winning audio journalist and health policy expert and Rhode Is.and Public Radio’s health care reporter,
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition
Mon, Oct 20 - How Language Shapes Brands, Business, and Public Perception
What: Research-based insights on how language influences branding, communication, and stakeholder perception. You’ll learn: How to spot fake online content by analyzing its language; The right level of assertiveness in advertising messages; How subtle word choices like “we” vs. “you” can influence stakeholders’ perceptions of your business.
Who: Ann Kronrod, Professor of Marketing at University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Institute for Public Relations
Mon, Oct 20 - Getting Started with AI in Teams: 3 Things Every Nonprofit Needs to Know
What: This session is designed for those who want clarity, confidence, and practical AI tools they can bring back to their teams. Together, we will cover three essentials every nonprofit should know: Foundations, what AI can (and cannot) do for nonprofits right now; Ethics, how to use AI responsibly, avoiding risks to trust and equity; and Practical Prompts, simple, hands-on examples with ChatGPT that can save your team time and support your mission-driven work.
Who: Meena Das, CEO at NamasteData.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Mon, Oct 20 - Selling in the Age of AI: Why People Still Win
What: This interactive webinar will provide easy-to-understand insights on: Where AI can add real value in consultative sales enablement and where it falls short; How emotion and memory shapes decision-making and lasting customer impact; Practical strategies for blending technology with human coaching, communication and trust-building. What sales leaders and learning and development (L&D) professionals can do today to create a human-centric, future-ready sales culture.
Who: Integrity Solutions VP Client Development Amanda Ervin, and chief product officer Amara Hun
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Integrity Solutions
Mon, Oct 20 - The Art and Craft of Narrative Storytelling
What: We will explore long-form feature writing, including: Narrative arcs and finding story structure; The importance of characters Angles: how to zig when others are zagging.
Who: Kristal Zook, Hofstra University journalism professor.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Press Club of Long Island
Tue, Oct 21 – Prompt Engineering for Journalists
Who: MD Ashraful Goni, Adjunct Faculty Stony Brook University
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: State University of Bangladesh
Tue, Oct 21 - How I Got Here: Finding your path in public media
What: Join us for candid conversations with public media professionals who've taken diverse paths to reach where they are today. Each session pairs voices from different career stages to share real stories about challenges, breakthroughs, and the power of networking, mentorship, and self-advocacy in career growth.
Who: Sydney Roach Training Manager, Report for America; Tanner O'Neal Riley, Honors Journalism student, University of Missouri,
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Public Media Journalists Association
Tue, Oct 21 - Avoiding the “Bad Training, Faster” Trap in the Age of AI
What: This interactive webinar will provide easy-to-understand insights on: How to effectively guide AI tools instead of letting them guide you; Practical ways to use AI for the heavy lifting while you focus on empathy, creativity and connection; Why faster content alone doesn’t equal better learning — and how to avoid the “bad training, faster” trap; Simple strategies to orchestrate AI as your crew, so learning resonates and drives real change
Who: Mike Taylor, learning designer, speaker and author of “Think Like a Marketer, Learn Like an L&D Pro.”
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Camtasia
Tue, Oct 21 - What editors want to see in pitches
What: Tips about what editors do and do not want to see in freelance pitches. Aimed at both experienced and inexperienced freelancers, you will learn exactly what you should be including in your pitches and how you can sharpen them up.
Who: Donna Ferguson, a multiple award-winning freelance journalist who is on the committee of Women in Journalism.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: £7.50 for member, £20.00 for non-members.
Sponsor: Women in Journalism
Tue, Oct 21 & Wed, Oct 22 - Social Media Boot Camp
What: This two-day webinar series combines our Social Media 101, 102 topics, and includes more resources for you to elevate your social media presence. Attendees will receive a Social Media Boot Camp Workbook and get additional Q&A time with our experts each day.
Who: Kiersten Hill, Director of Nonprofit Solutions at Firespring.
When: 2pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Firespring
Tue, Oct 21 - Reporting Without Borders: The Role of Journalism Today
What: We will explore the critical role of independent journalism in an era of misinformation, political polarization, and rapid technological change.
Who: Geeta Anand, Editor-in-Chief of VTDigger, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth
Tue, Oct 21 - Whose Story Counts?
What: Join us for a powerful edition of Journey of a Story, The Uproot Project’s storytelling series that brings environmental journalism to life. This virtual conversation will explore the intersection of climate politics, media trust, and the work of environmental journalists of color, focusing on how stories are shaped, challenged, and reclaimed. We will hear from frontline journalists, policy watchers, and community-centered storytellers who are navigating political pressure, misinformation, and the urgent need for honest climate storytelling.
Who: Tory Stephens, Climate Fiction Creative & Brand Partnerships Manager, Grist; Tik Root, Senior Staff Writer, Grist; Luis Alexis Rodriguez Cruz, Writer, Science Communicator, and Researcher; Roxanne Scott Freelance Reporter.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Environmental Journalists
Wed, Oct 22 – Freedom of Information (FOI) in Europe
What: This webinar will explore the importance of Freedom of Information/Access to Information (FOI/ATI) for journalists in Europe. In theory, most European countries have laws in place that ensure journalists and citizens can access government information. However, in practice, journalists frequently see their requests for information ignored, delayed, or rejected. Participants will get an overview of the critical role that FOI plays for journalism.
Who: Tamás Bodoky, Átlátszó, Director and Co-founder; Galyna Petrnko, Detector Media, Director and Editor-in-Chief; Michaela Pia Camilleri; Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, Researcher and Advocacy Officer; Cara Räker, Monitoring Officer, European Centre for Press and Media Freedom.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Freedom Rapid Response
Wed, Oct 22 – Alternative Social Platforms – Growing Your Page
What: Join us as we break down the strategies that help small businesses grow on alternative platforms like TikTok, X, Snapchat, etc. Rather than trying to fit into the over-saturated platforms like Facebook and Instagram - let's dive into some new ones.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University
Wed, Oct 22 – LinkedIn for Learning and Development: Build Your Network and Leverage AI
What: Discover how to grow your professional network, position yourself as a thought leader in your community, and use AI-powered tools to enhance engagement and career growth.
Who: Joe Apfelbaum CEO, evyAI.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Wed, Oct 22 - Disinformation in the Influencer Age
What: Join a dynamic discussion that explores how influencers and organizations can work together to combat misinformation in the age of AI. Featuring insights from a unique collaboration between Page Center scholars and practitioners from NATO, this session will highlight two studies on influencer relations and generative misinformation. Learn best practices, discover actionable strategies and see how collaboration can drive change.
Who: Gary Sheffer, Page Center Board Member; Staci Smith, University of Mississippi; Brian Smith, University of Mississippi; Beaudine Verhoek, NATO.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Arthur W. Page Center
Wed, Oct 22 - Legal Challenges to Student Reporting
What: A check-in on the legal challenges that college reporting programs are facing today, the rights we can exercise, and strategies for protecting our student reporters.
Who: Meg Little Reilly, CCN Managing Director; Gary Green, Student Press Law Center Executive Director; Mike Hiestand, Student Press Law Center Senior Legal Counsel; Josh Moore, Student Press Law Center Assistant Director; Jonathan Gaston-Falk, Student Press Law Center Staff Attorney.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Student Press Law Center & the University of Vermont Center for Community News
Thu, Oct 23 - AI in the Library: Balancing Use and Institutional Adoption of Digital Tools
What: AI tools in the academic space continue to evolve and adapt to new use cases. While faculty are slowly turning to AI to assist with course creation and grading, they often cast a wary eye on students using it for coursework. Yet, student use of AI continues to grow. This confusing landscape presents an opportunity for libraries to lead campus-wide AI literacy, helping students use new technologies effectively, ethically and in a way that faculty can embrace. Join us as we explore how libraries are guiding students’ use of AI and building faculty comfort with these new technologies.
Who: Rachael Clark Collections Strategy & Assessment Librarian, Wayne State University; Stephen Kemsley Senior Manager of User Experience Design, Clarivate; Marc Cormier, Director of Product Management, Clarivate.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Clarivate
Thu, Oct 23 - Building an AI Assistant with MyGPT (Intermediate Level)
What: In this session, you will explore how to create a custom AI assistant. We will introduce you to MyGPT Builder, and we'll guide you through the fundamentals of crafting effective system prompts and supplying your assistant with a relevant knowledge base. You’ll explore real-world examples, gain practical tips for successful development, and discuss use cases across various academic, administrative, and research contexts.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Duke University
Thu, Oct 23 - Students Speak Up About AI in Their Learning Lives
What: This briefing will provide an inside look at the key research findings collected from more than 60,000 K–12 students, educators, administrators, and families through the 2024–25 Speak Up survey and national report. The goal of this year’s panel is to ensure that policymakers, education leaders, and practitioners hear directly from students about the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into teaching and learning.
Who: Julie Evans is the Chief Executive Officer of Project Tomorrow; Robin Lake is Director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: edWEb.net
Thu, Oct 23 - Using Fiction Elements to Enrich Your Non-Fiction Writing
What: We show you how elements of fiction—dialogue, description, and characterization—can give your non-fiction writing power, sparkle, and the ability to stick with your reader. Writers will learn: Where and when to use dialogue; How much description is too much?; Creating and using case-study characters; The power of storytelling in non-fiction.
Who: Bestselling fiction author Allie Pleiter.
When: 1:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Author Learning Center
Thu, Oct 23 - How to verify data and avoid AI pitfalls
What: Discover how to validate your data projects and prevent AI “hallucinations” along with other risks tied to this fast-evolving technology.
Who: Sandeep Junnarkar, Data Journalism Director at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association
Thu, Oct 23 - Five Powerful Ways to Use Notebook LM
What: Notebook LM is one of the most overlooked tools that can dramatically simplify your content creation workflow in ministry. Whether you're preparing sermons, writing devotionals, training leaders, or creating digital resources, this workshop will show you exactly how to use this tool with purpose.
Who: Kenny Jahng, AI for Church Leaders founder.
When: 2:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $27
Sponsor: AI for Church Leaders
Fri, Oct 24 - Student Webinar - Bloom in the Room: Preparing for an Interview
What: Insider tips, real-world insights and actionable strategies to help you walk into any interview with confidence and clarity.
Who: Kristen Smith, Director of Public Relations, Universal Orlando Resort.
When: 12:00 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Florida Public Relations Association