11 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Mon, Sept 29 - How to Start a Non-Profit Newsroom
Who: Brian Lynch Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition
Tue, Sept 30 - Building a High-Performance Team in the Age of AI
What: This session will provide practical strategies for building high-performance teams by integrating AI, optimizing communication, and maximizing engagement.
Who: Constance Staley Professor of Communication, University of Colorado.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Tue, Sept 30 - Photojournalism: Best Practices for the Digital Age
What: A panel of experts will discuss best practices for photojournalism, including consent and privacy, how to uphold ethical standards, and how to navigate digital manipulation and cover marginalized communities. Participants will also get tips on narrative composition and techniques for making stories that are engaging across all platforms.
Who: Matthew Pearson, News Photographer, WABE, Atlanta; Alyssa Pointer, Commercial & Editorial Photographer, Independent, Atlanta; Christina Price Washington, Assistant Professor of Art, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta; Dylan Wilson, Assistant Professor of Communications, Augusta University, Augusta; Benjamin J. Grady, SPJ Georgia, At-Large Board Member.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalism
Wed, Oct 1 - Instagram – Growing Your Page
What: Join us as we break down the strategies and features that help small businesses thrive on Instagram. With constant updates on the platform and the algorithm, it is important to stay up to date with Instagram and plan out your growth. Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to boost your current presence, we’ll discuss practical steps to attract followers, engage your audience, and convert followers into customers.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center of Widener University
Wed, Oct 1 - Vanishing Numbers — How Federal Data Manipulation and Removal Threaten Journalism and Public Trust
What: Attendees will learn: Why federal data matters for every beat, from health to the economy; How political manipulation and removals of data are reshaping public understanding and news coverage; Which protective measures keep some datasets resilient, and why others disappear without warning; Why private-sector substitutes can’t fill the gap left by weakened federal systems; Concrete strategies and resources journalists can use now to verify, preserve and report on vulnerable datasets.
Who: Denice Ross served as the U.S. Chief Data Scientist in the Biden administration, where she led the charge to use disaggregated data to drive better outcomes for all Americans; Allison Plyer is Chief Demographer at The Data Center in New Orleans, and co-chair of the Census Quality Reinforcement task force; Erica Groshen is Senior Economics Advisor at the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations and Research Fellow at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research; Naseem Miller is the senior editor for health at The Journalist’s Resource.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Journalist's Resource
Wed, Oct 1 - AI Literacy for Young Learners
What: In this talk, we will discuss research on designing AI literacy activities with and for elementary and middle-school aged children that integrate social, ethical, and ideological dimensions.
Who: Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, Vanderbilt University.
When: 4 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Education Lab
Thu, Oct 2 - OpenAI and News
What: Participants will hear from key experts on the shifting landscape for news media and AI.
Who: Christina Lim, partner manager, media partnerships, OpenAI; Jodie Hopperton, product and tech initiative lead, INMA; Sonali Verma, GenAI initiative lead, INMA.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: International News Media Association.
Thu, Oct 2 - Learning from The Leading Edge panel: Action-First Learning with AI and XR
What: Topics we’ll cover: Human Flourishing through AI: Offload routine work, surface timely insights, and make room for creativity, empathy, and judgment; Natural Language as the New Design Tool: Prompt, don’t program; talk simulations and prototypes into existence with tools like Genie 3 and vibe coding for rapid iteration. AI-Enhanced Spaced Repetition: Duolingo-style, adaptive reps that keep skills fresh in the flow of work. On Call AI Mentors: SOP-trained micro-experts for just-in-time, task-specific coaching, available 24/7. Immersive Skill Building with VR/AR: Safe, repeatable, hands-on practice at scale as devices get lighter and more affordable. Action-First Learning, Supercharged: Start with authentic challenges, add AI feedback and micro-drills, then reflect for faster transfer, tighter loops, and better retention.
Who: Karl Kapp, Ed.D. Director, Institute for Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg University; Ellen Wagner Managing Partner, North Coast EduVisory; David Metcalf Director, Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab (METIL), University of Central Florida; Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D. President, The Gronstedt Group.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Open Sesame
Fri, Oct 3 - AI Journalism Lab: Adoption Showcase
What: Program participants will share 5-minute lightning presentations of their AI adoption projects.
Who: Kyle Plantz, Senior Director of Leadership Programs; Defne Altiok, journalist/editor at Deutsche Welle; Tom Caputo, CTO at The Belmont Voice; Roni Satria, correspondent/affinity desk head at CNN Indonesia; Demetrius Suggs, digital solutions manager at WFAE; Giovanny Vega-De Lleguas, Innovation and AI Manager at El Vocero de Puerto Rico ;Haley Velasco, Senior Editor, News Audience Development at McClatchy.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: CUNY's AI Journalism Labs
Fri, Oct 3 - Youth Media, Identity, and Expression: Exploring Voice, Culture, and Empowerment
What: We’ll explore media created by and about young people, discuss adaptable activities that invite personal storytelling and critical thinking, and reflect on how different educational and community contexts can nurture authentic youth expression.
Who: Catharine Reznicek, Director, Educational Technology and avid Information Literacy advocate.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Education Lab
Fri, Oct 3 - Prompting with Purpose: Best Practices and Techniques for 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. This session is best suited for a beginner-intermediate audience.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy