13 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Mon, July 21 - Introduction to Reporting on AI
What: Designed for reporters interested in getting started on reporting on artificial intelligence, even with minimal or no knowledge of AI. We will dissect what makes a good AI accountability story, from quick turnaround stories to more ambitious investigations.
Who: Davey Alba, a New York-based technology reporter for Bloomberg News.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Project Multatuli and the Alliance of Independent Journalists Indonesia
Tue, July 22 – What Journalists Want in 2025
What: Whether you're refining your pitch strategy, planning your next campaign, or simply trying to land better coverage, this session will help you align with what journalists are really looking for in 2025.
Who: Mosheh Oinounou Founder & Editor in Chief, Mo News; Allison Carter Editor-in-Chief, PR Daily & Ragan Communications; Joss Evans Social Team Lead, ITV News.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Cision
Tue, July 22 - How to Use Signal to Protect Documents and Sources
What: With the need for privacy and secure communications increasing, more journalists are turning to the Signal app while newsgathering. The app uses end-to-end encryption for its services that prevents third-parties from viewing the content shared. Join us for an introductory lesson on how to use the app to protect sources, documents and other materials.
Who: Davis Erin Anderson is a senior digital security trainer at Freedom of the Press Foundation; Abigail Lis-Perlis is the Program Manager for the digital security training team at Freedom of the Press Foundation.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition.
Tue, July 22 - Images with ChatGPT
What: In this workshop, you’ll learn how to: Write prompts for ChatGPT + image models (like DALL·E) that yield professional-grade visuals. Learn prompt “styles” tailored to sermon slides, event flyers, social media graphics, and more. Optimize descriptions (e.g., color, mood, composition) for consistent branding. Export, refine, and repurpose images across platforms.
Who: Kenny Jahng, the Editor-in-Chief of ChurchTechToday.com and the Founder of AIforChurchLeaders.com.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $19
Sponsor: AI for Church Leaders
Tue, July 22 - Tactics to Turn Newsletter Readers Into Paying Supporters
What: Practical, actionable tactics to help you: Convert — Discover smart strategies that motivate your readers to become paying supporters. Retain — Learn how to keep those supporters engaged. Prevent churn — Recognize early signs when supporters start to drift away and how to bring them back before you lose them.
Who: Dan Oshinsky, the former Director of Newsletters at BuzzFeed and The New Yorker, and now the founder of Inbox Collective, a consultancy that helps publishers grow their audiences and revenue through email.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Indiegraf
Wed, July 23 - Strengthening Latino Representation in Newsrooms
What: A solutions-driven conversation rooted in the findings of the issue brief, “Beyond the Byline: The Impact of Latino Journalists on Local Newspaper Coverage During the COVID-19 Pandemic." This new research brief analyzes more than 13 million local news articles to understand how the news media portrays Latino communities—and what happens when Latino journalists are behind the byline.
Who: Francisco I. Pedraza, Director, ASU CLAPR; Julio Ricardo Varela, editor, The Latino Newsletter; Katya Mendoza, reporter, AZ Public Media; Astrid Galván, editor, Axios Texas; Misael Galdámez, senior policy analyst, UCLA LPPI.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and Arizona State University Center for Latina/os and American Politics Research
Wed, July 23 - The IP List Info Session
What: How to get your stories into consideration for film and TV.
Who: Christine MacLaren, who runs IP List.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Solutions Journalism Network
Thu, July 24 - Maximize Holiday Campaign Results with CTV And AI
What: A break down what’s behind the shift from social media to CTV (Connected TV), how leading marketers are staying agile, and how AI is powering smarter, outcome-focused campaigns. Whether you’re finalizing your holiday plans or looking to boost performance, this session will help you rethink your strategy and get more from your budget.
Who: Rebecca Miller, Director of Corporate Marketing, tvScientific; Tim Sheets, VP of Advertiser Performance, tvScientific; Matt Janusz, VP of revenue, tvScientific.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: tvScientific
Thu, July 24 - AI-Enhanced Storytelling & Content Creation
What: Discover how to amplify your nonprofit’s message with storytelling strategies and AI tools. This session equips you with actionable tools to fuel your mission’s success.
Who: Hailey P Evans, author of EPIC Impact: The Proven Framework to Captivate Supporters in 7 Seconds; Dani Cluff is the Channel Marketing Coordinator at Bloomerang.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Bloomerang
Thu, July 24 - From Chatbots to AI Agents in College Admissions
What: Discuss the potential of AI agents, how they can benefit admissions, and how they can be properly used to improve the student experience throughout higher ed.
Who: Ian Wilhelm Deputy Managing Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Thu, July 24 - AI Agents for Summarizing Public Meetings
What: Our Hometown will demo the latest updates to their AI Summarizer for Public Meetings.
Who: Matt Larson is the president & CEO of Our-Hometown.com.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $35
Sponsor: Online Media Campus
Fri, July 25 - Public Health Journalism: Lessons from our inaugural journalism fellowship cohort
What: Details from ambitious health reporting projects, including lessons learned, key findings, and tips for practicing this type of journalism.
Who: Journalists in the cohort of The National Press Club Journalism Institute’s Public Health Reporting Fellowship.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The National Press Club Journalism Institute
Fri, July 25 - Prompting with Purpose: Best‑Practice Techniques for Harnessing ChatGPT
What: We will move beyond “trial‑and‑error” prompting and lay out a practical, research‑backed framework you can use immediately in your work, studies, creative projects, or everyday problem-solving. We will cover the anatomy of an effective prompt, iterative refinement loops, and advanced techniques. Whether you’re exploring ChatGPT for professional, academic, or personal use, you’ll leave with practical tools and repeatable strategies to make ChatGPT more predictable, controllable, and valuable in real-world scenarios. This session is best suited for a beginner-intermediate audience.
Who: Lauren Oliphant Solutions Engineer at OpenAI.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy