16 Webinars This Week about AI, Journalism, & Media
/Mon, April 28 - Language shapes AI-generated art
What: How language precision and descriptive skills are crucial for generating artistic images through AI and how effective prompting techniques can be used to refine style and achieve desired artistic outcomes.
Who: Dr. Alessandro Bellini; Documentary Film Director Maria Leonida; Tuulikki Alamettälä (Tampere University), Héloïse Boudon (University Montpellier Paul Valéry) and Stefano Cuomo (University of Florence).
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: TADAM (Tools & Awareness about Disinformation, Algorithm and Media) Education, an EU-Funded project
Mon, April 28 - Marketing for a Mission
What: In this session, we will explore how nonprofits can develop and improve online communication plans that drive results.
Who: Ben Becker, Hoan Marketing.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Nonprofit Learning Lab
Mon, April 28 - Beyond Aesthetics: How Visual Branding Impacts Social Media Reach & SEO
What: In this insightful webinar, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of visuals in social media and websites and how they drive successful business outreach. The session will cover essential topics including the definition of visual branding, digital branding tips, effective social media visual strategies, and best practices for maintaining digital branding consistency. Attendees will also learn practical SEO and social media optimization strategies to enhance their visual content’s reach and impact. This webinar is a must for businesses looking to elevate their online presence and drive engagement through compelling visual storytelling.
Who: Kyra Richards, SEO Growth and Social Media Specialist; Brynn Patchell, Branding Specialist; Emma Blomiley, Martek Trends and Analysis Specialist.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Tue, April 29 - Public Health Journalism: How community health workers can be the key to your reporting
What: How journalists can engage community health workers while respecting privacy issues that may arise in their work.
Who: Dr. Bechara Choucair, Chief Health Officer at Kaiser Permanente, and Denise Octavia Smith, Executive Director at the National Association of Community Health Workers.
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Press Club Journalism Institute
Tue, April 29 - Dream Job: TV News Journalist
What: We will learn: The education and training required to work in journalism and on television news, specifically; What it's like to be part of a team in a fast-paced newsroom; Why employability skills like writing and speaking are critical.
Who: Kathy Park, NBC News correspondent; Domonique Benn, an anchor at KSLA News 12.
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Rubin Education
Tue, April 29 - How AI Can Support the Student Life Cycle
What: Technologists and college officials will discuss how AI can: Enhance student recruitment and admissions outreach. Increase retention through personalized support and early intervention. Streamline operations to ease administrative burdens. Strengthen alumni engagement and career connections.
Who: Liz McMillen Contributing Editor The Chronicle of Higher Education will host.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Chronicle of Higher Ed
Tue, April 29 - Unleashing AI: Workflow Agents in a Live Training Demo
What: We'll demonstrate multiple AI powered workflow agents (automations), including the white hot Gumloop, to find ways to make them more efficient and find out where AI can plug in to processes. We'll consider the role of the Human in the loop (HITL) and where we fit in with a focus on ROI and elements of evaluation and gap analysis. By the end of this session, you'll leave with practical, hands-on experience using Gumloop and other advanced AI tools, empowering you to immediately integrate these innovations into your daily workflows.
Who: Jerry Sullivan President, Dynacom; Mo Traor AI Consultant; Andrew Clark Performance Improvement Consultant.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Tue, April 29 - Teacher Perspectives on Media Literacy
What: Join us for a discussion with the researchers who published "ELA and Social Studies Teachers’ Perspectives on the Importance of Media Literacy for Student Learning" in the latest issue of the Journal of Media Literacy Education to discuss how middle- and high-school teachers perceive the importance of media literacy in their classrooms and which aspects are most important to them.
Who: Hillary Gould is a PhD Candidate in Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri, who primarily researches and designs educational video games; Sam von Gillern is an Assistant Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Missouri who researches digital literacies, digital citizenship, and game-based learning; Matthew Korona is a Research Assistant at George Mason University as well as a school-based instructional technology facilitator in a district in the suburbs of Wash, D.C; Alicia Haywood is the founder and executive director of iSpeakMedia, a nonprofit organization that promotes media literacy as a lifestyle through student-centered curriculum and community education for parents of adolescents.
When: 4 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Education Lab
Wed, April 30 - Beyond Prompts: Practical Skills for ChatGPT
What: Make ChatGPT a reliable, everyday business tool—not just a novelty. You’ll learn how to go beyond simple prompts and use ChatGPT to support real tasks like drafting marketing content, responding to customers, planning offers, analyzing uploaded documents (like invoices, proposals, or customer feedback), and researching vendors or competitors in real time. We’ll explore the settings that personalize ChatGPT to your business voice, how to securely upload and interact with files, and how to use search and deep research features to make smarter decisions faster. Whether you wear all the hats or work with a lean team, this workshop will show you how to turn ChatGPT into a powerful digital assistant tailored to your hustle.
Who: Tim Daniel Coach & Instructor.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom (and in-person)
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University
Wed, April 30 - AI Applications in Business: Unlock the Power of AI in Your Business
What: What You’ll Learn: How businesses are using AI to boost productivity and innovation; Industry-specific use cases and success stories; Tools, technologies, and trends to watch; Strategic insights to help you implement AI effectively; Live Q&A with industry expert.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Launchbox, Small Business Development Center Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Wed, April 30 - The Future of Personalization
What: We’ll discuss how modern brands are rethinking personalization through a content-first approach. We’ll explore how AI-driven insights, dynamic audience segmentation, and enriched customer data are transforming personalization strategies, not just at the front-end, but at the core of the digital experience itself.
Who: Sara Sullivan, VP Solution Engineering, Contentful; Dave DiCamillo, CTO, Code & Theory.
When: 1:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Contentful
Wed, April 30 - Advanced AI Data Journalism Tools
What: In this session, we’ll cover data tools that allow you to chat with PDFs, analyze data (Data Analyst, Julius and others). We also will cover some summarization tools and data cleaning tools. We also will work outside of AI with some data scraping spreadsheet formulas and tools that will scrape PDFs. Participants get a handout with links to all the tools and some practice exercises.
Who: Mike Reilley Senior Lecturer, University of Illinois-Chicago.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free to members, $25 for nonmembers
Sponsor: Online News Association
Wed, April 30 - Roundtable: AI in Learning & Development
What: We will explore the transformative impact of AI in Learning & Development. This interactive roundtable will bring together experts to discuss how AI is revolutionizing instructional design, personalized learning, and training efficiency. Gain insights into real-world applications, best practices, and the future of AI-driven learning solutions.
Who: Josh Cavalier Founder, JoshCavalier.ai.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenSesame
Wed, April 30 - Introduction to ChatGPT
What: An introduction to ChatGPT designed for beginners. Only a free ChatGPT account is required to follow along. Afterward, an OpenAI Solutions Engineer will join for a live Q&A to answer your questions.
Who: Lois Newman, Customer Enablement, OpenAI, Mohammed Husein, Solutions Engineer, OpenAI.
When: 4:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy
Wed, April 30 - Trial by Media? The Free Press and the Criminal Justice System
What: This webinar is about the work and impact of investigative reporters in the criminal justice space, and what students can learn from this fascinating field. Attendees will learn how this important domain of journalism sheds light on complex systems, including the criminal justice system. You’ll also get a hands-on look at the Checkology®️ virtual classroom, a free, digital learning platform that helps students develop essential news literacy skills.
Who: Meghann Cuniff, Legal Affairs Journalist; Jostin Grimes, Senior Manager of District Partnerships, West, The News Literacy Project; and Dr. Brittney Smith, Senior Manager of District Partnerships, East, The News Literacy Project.
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: News Literacy Project
Fri, May 2 - Strengthening Stories Workshop: Ledes, nut grafs, and self-editing
What: This webinar will help you craft ledes that grab the reader’s attention and identify your nut graf before getting too far into your writing process. Whether you’re a seasoned writer looking for some inspiration or an early career journalist looking to jump start your storytelling, get back to the basics in this session led by Institute staff and journalists.
Who: Beth Francesco, Executive Director at NPCJI; Elliot C. Williams, Training Manager at NPCJI.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $25
Sponsor: National Press Club
