25 Webinars this Week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Tue, April 22 - On/Off The Record with...Ross Coulthart
What: A candid chat about his investigative reporting on UFO/UAP disclosures and why mainstream media is/isn't covering it.
Who: Ross Coulthart, special correspondent and investigative journalist for NewsNation.
When: 6 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Frontier Journalists' Network
Tue, April 22 - Introduction to ChatGPT
What: An introduction to ChatGPT designed for beginners. Only a free ChatGPT account is required to follow along.
Who: Lois Newman, Customer Enablement at Open AI and Mohammed Husain, OpenAI Solutions Engineer.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy
Tue, April 22 - How I have built up my resilience as a freelance journalist
What: Tips about how to build up resilience as a freelance journalist. Aimed at both experienced and inexperienced freelancers.
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: £20 for non-members
Sponsor: Women in Journalism
Tue, April 22 - Learning from and Interacting with your AI-Coach
What: We’ll explore how AI coaches provide real-time feedback, adaptive learning experiences, and provide anytime/anywhere support right in your pocket or desktop in an action-first format. Discover why AI-powered coaching is transforming the way professionals develop critical skills through an action-first approach to offering personalized guidance, instant feedback, and “always on” practice environments. Learn how AI can simulate real-world interactions, helping you refine communication, problem-solving, and presentation techniques.
Who: Karl Kapp, Ed.D. Director, Institute for Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg University; Corey Mustard Solutions Consultant, Centrical; Tammy Palazzo CEO and Co-Founder, Presentr
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Tue, April 22 - What is Journalism For?
What: A discussion of Jon Allsop’s latest book, 'What is Journalism For?' It examines key concepts that constitute journalism’s role: good judgement, concern for truth and critical scrutiny of one or more communities. The author also considers the relationship between journalism and activism; whether journalists should aspire to change the world and whether they can be seen as champions of democracy.
Who: Journalist and author Jon Allsop
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club
Wed, April 23 - Tracking the Story: Understanding and Reporting Disinformation Narratives
What: Why narratives matter more than isolated content — and how they shape public perception. How to monitor narrative ecosystems using digital tools, structured observation, and collaboration. How to identify key amplifiers, from influential accounts to coordinated networks. How to communicate narrative findings clearly, ethically, and accessibly to your audience. Concrete case studies demonstrating how these techniques work in the field.
Who: Members of The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Poynter
Wed, April 23 - The Business of Art
What: In this session, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of starting your creative business, basic business planning, difference between being a sole proprietor or having a business entity, understanding legal and tax requirements, and income and expenses. It is an ideal webinar for applicants for the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program to start with their business plans.
Who: Erika Tapp Small Business Development Center Director at Temple University
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Temple University
Wed, April 23 - Emerging Social Media Trends
What: You’ll walk away with answers to these questions: What are the biggest social marketing trends? What are the Small Business social media trends on the horizon? And some tips and tricks to get started with some of these social networks, and marketing strategies and tactics
Who: Ray Sidney-Smith, CEO, W3 Consulting.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $45
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Duquesne University
Wed, April 23 - Zero to Chatbot in 30 Minutes: Build Your First AI Learning Assistant in Half an Hour
What: In this practical session, you'll: Discover how chatbots enhance learning through social interaction and immediate feedback; Create your own working chatbot by following step-by-step guidance; Apply best practices and avoid common pitfalls; Develop a functional AI teaching assistant
Who: Margie Meacham Founder and Chief Freedom Officer, Learningtogo.ai.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Wed, April 23 - Digital Literacy and Fandom Culture
What: In this webinar, we'll discuss how interest and participation in fandom culture contributes to the development of digital literacy skills. Drawing on principles of connected learning and the Virginia Tech Digital Literacy Framework, participants will explore how learning and identity development is present in and motivated by media discussions, fan art creation, fanfiction writing, and other fandom activities.
Who: Katlyn Griffin is a Teaching & Learning Engagement Librarian at Virginia Tech.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Education Lab
Wed, April 23 - Detecting AI-Generated Photos
What: Learn from the insights, checks and tools the AP uses to ensure images are not produced or manipulated with generative AI.
Who: Felipe Dana, news manager field innovation, Associated Press; Nadia Ahmed, news manager, UGC editor, Associated Press.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Associated Press
Wed, April 23 - The Business of Writing: What I Wish Every Writer Knew
What: Explore the business side of writing. Learn the essential skills every writer needs to navigate publishing, build a sustainable career, and make informed decisions about their work. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, this session will provide practical advice to help you succeed in the ever-changing writing industry.
Who: Jane Friedman Published Author & Industry Expert.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Scrivener
Wed, April 23 - Stand Out on Social Media: Essential Tools, Content, and Design
What: Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate these challenges and create content that truly engages and builds your brand. You’ll discover how to navigate the ever-evolving social landscape with proven strategies and essential tools; See how to identify your core content topics and plan around your goals Learn how to use storytelling and design to create content that engages.
Who: Stephanie French Senior Content Manager, Webinars, Constant Contact, Megan Bieber Social Media Manager, Constant Contact.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Constant Contact
Wed, April 23 - Generative AI in the Research and Publication Process
What: An overview of how GenAI has impacted different academic disciplines, a deep dive into how GenAI has changed the publishing process, and a set of resources to help your patrons understand this ever-changing landscape.
Who: Assistant managing editor of Library Trends, Evan Allgood.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Niche Academy
Wed, April 23 - Use AI Tools to Improve Delivery Skills: A Neuroscience Approach
What: Fascinating neuroscience insights into how AI and humans compare when it comes to coaching and skill-building. In this session, you’ll discover: The latest neuroscience findings on AI vs. human coaching for developing delivery skills Practical ways to combine the strengths of humans and AI in business settings How to integrate AI into your coaching and learning strategy without losing the human touch.
Who: Carmen Simon, Ph.D. Cognitive Neuroscientist, Founder of Enhancive.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Wed, April 23 - Unlock Generative AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot for Impact
What: Learn how to achieve more goals using Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot: Discover the benefits of using Microsoft 365 Copilot for nonprofits and how to get started; Understand the basics of generative AI and its applications; Learn how to address AI policy, bias, ethics, and security concerns.
Who: Joshua Peskay RoundTable Technology; Kim Snyder, RoundTable Technology, VP of Data Strategy.
When: 3:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: TechSoup
Thu, April 24 - Achieve Digital Advertising Success in 2025
What: This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to dominate online advertising and crush their 2025 goals. For beginners to intermediate-level campaign managers and media planners. We’ll cover: Online Marketing Channels; When to use one channel over another; Creating an offer/landing page; Building Campaigns Optimizing for Success Tracking Performance.
Who: RJ Huebert, HBT Digital Consulting.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Duquesne University
Thu, April 24 - Data Visualization, Video/Photo & News Delivery
What: University-led reporting programs have access to extraordinary expertise and resources to do cutting edge journalism that tells complex stories with visual imagery. News-academic partnerships are also laboratories for innovation. How people access news is constantly changing, and while core journalism values remain the same, these programs are not about saving what once was but also finding what is next. What better place to do that than in a university?
Who: Amanda Bright from the University of Georgia leads a conversation with CCN’s data visualization engineer Ben Cooley.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: University of Vermont Center for Community News
Thu, April 24 - Jeanne’s Online Practices: Facebook Basics and Beyond
What: This online meeting is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to build a stronger, more effective presence on Facebook but aren’t sure where to start or what to improve. This hands-on session will cover the essentials of setting up and optimizing a business page, followed by tips and techniques to take your Facebook presence to the next level.
Who: Jeanne Best, Certified WEDnetPA Partner at PennWest Clarion University
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center at PennWest Clarion University
Thu, April 24 - Supercharging Your Social Video Strategy
What: We'll explore innovative strategies to supercharge your social video efforts and elevate your social media presence, even with a lean team and limited resources. Discover how to gain momentum, upskill your newsroom colleagues, and effectively communicate your strategy to ensure alignment across your team. This session will provide you with practical tools and insights to elevate your social media initiatives.
Who: Julia Munslow, Senior Platform Editor of Visual Storytelling at the The Wall Street Journal.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Video Consortium
Thu, April 24 - A Journalist’s Guide to Healing the Divide: Media Mindfulness for Holistic Communication
What: This session provides practical ways to create content that bridges divides rather than deepening polarization. Through guided conversation and practical examples, this session aims to empower Catholic journalists to report with clarity, responsibility, and a commitment to healing the fractures in Church and society.
Who: Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP, is the Director of Pauline Media Studies; Sr. Hosea Rupprecht, FSP, is a Media Literacy specialist and associate director of Pauline Media Studies.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Catholic Media Association
Thu, April 24 - Impactful Storytelling Through Film & Video
What: Demystify storytelling and filmmaking as we offer insight into how to find stories inside your organization, and explore strategies for telling those stories yourself.
Who: Billy Silva, Director and Co-Founder of 76 Degrees West, Guille Isa, Director and Co-Founder of 76 Degrees West, Oliver Hartman, Head of Development at 76 Degrees West, Katherine Branch, Founder and CEO of Green Gate Marketing.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Green Gate Marketing
Thu, April 24 - Building and Fine-Tuning Custom GPT Models for Your Business
What: This training will guide participants through the process of building and fine-tuning custom GPT models tailored to specific business needs. Attendees will learn how to leverage pre-trained models, collect relevant data, and fine-tune models.
Who: Rachael Wolfe Creative Content Creator & Social Media Coordinator for the Small Business Development Center at Kutztown University.
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The mall Business Development Center at Kutztown University.
Fri, April 25 - Your AI Teaching Tool Kit: Q&A on Innovation in Education
What: This webinar is designed for professors looking to integrate AI into their classrooms. This session will explore practical tools, strategies, and real-world applications of AI in education. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to refine your approach, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to stay ahead in the evolving education landscape.
Who: David Joyner Georgia Tech's College of Computing.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Stukent
Sat, April 26 - Data Visualization, Mapping and Photojournalism
What: University-led reporting programs have access to extraordinary expertise and resources to do cutting-edge journalism that tells complex stories with visual imagery. In this discussion, we will provide an overview of ways to integrate more graphics and photojournalism into student reporting.
Who: University of Vermont Center for Community News data visualization engineer Ben Cooley and award-winning photo editor Deb Pastner.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: University of Vermont Center for Community News