18 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Mon, Aug 18 - AI-Driven Authoring Tools
What: You’ll get a first look at authoring tools that blend human expertise with powerful AI-assisted capabilities. From generating multimedia elements to customizing content for different roles, these innovations enable you to keep up with changing learner needs and drive measurable results. Watch these tools in action, connect with industry experts and discover new ways to bring your training to life.
Who: Amanda Kimmel, Account Executive, Scheer IMC; Oliver Nussbaum, Managing Director, imc Express.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Industry
Tue, Aug 19 - NPCJI Career Office Hour
What: The National Press Club Journalism Institute supports job-seeking journalists by offering free career workshops every other week to help journalists with all parts of the job search process, from crafting compelling cover letters to utilizing their own network in trying to land new roles. The format of these virtual office hours will vary, focusing on instruction and discussion on topics like job applications, navigating hiring processes, networking, and the psychological toll of the search.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: The Journalism Institute at the National Press Club & the Bipartisan Policy Center
Tue, Aug 19 - Immigration Reporting 101
Who: Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio, Boston Globe immigration reporter.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The New England First Amendment Coalition
Tue, Aug 19 - Turn Your Sermons Into Small Group Discussions with a Custom GPT
What: We show you how build a real GPT together that turns sermons into discussion guides. Plus, All-Access Members will get exclusive access to the AI for Church Leaders Small Group GPT.
Who: Kenny Jahng, the Editor-in-Chief of ChurchTechToday.com.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: AI for Church Leaders
Tue, Aug 19 - Rebuilding trust in health reporting while covering misinformation
What: How journalists can break through the noise to rebuild audience trust and better reach communities with their factual reporting. In this webinar, we will share strategies for responsibly covering misinformation without amplifying it and show real newsroom examples of how journalists are helping their communities navigate confusion, fear and doubt in health information.
Who: Karen Ernst, Voices for Vaccines; Stefanie Friedhoff, Director of the Information Futures Lab, Brown U; Tara Haelle, independent science and health journalist; Naseem Miller, The Journalist’s Resource; Lynn Walsh, Assistant Director of Trusting News.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Trusting News & The Journalist’s Resource, a project of Harvard Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center
Tue, Aug 19 - News Literacy in Action: Getting Students to Think and Write Like Journalists
What: Build a toolkit that will teach students the process behind standards-based reporting and how to tap into their own narrative nonfiction writing skills.
Who: The News Literacy Project’s Brittney Smith
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: News Literacy Project
Wed, Aug 20 - Disability Narrative Webinar Series
What: Our Disability Narrative Webinar Series initiative is designed to empower journalists, storytellers, and advocates with the tools to create accurate, inclusive and impactful narratives about disability.
Who: Katherine Felts, the Minority Veterans of America Training & Education Program Manager.
When: 11:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free for members ($30 for nonmembers or $25 for students)
Sponsor: Military Veterans in Journalism
Wed, Aug 20 - Covering immigration and knowing your rights
What: We will walk you through navigating legal issues that may arise during the course of covering immigration enforcement and the Trump administration's mass deportation program. We will also explaining some of the tools that the press and the public can use to monitor the government’s actions.
Who: Jennifer Nelson, senior attorney at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free for members
Sponsor: IRE (Investigative Reporters & Editors)
Wed, Aug 20 - The “Big Beautiful Bill”: What it means for family benefits and housing
What: We’ll break down key provisions in the new law affecting housing policy and benefits for families -- two issues that impact millions of readers and viewers nationwide. We’ll cover what the law means for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, the popular child tax credit claimed by millions of taxpayers every year, as well as the new $6,000 deduction for seniors and the newly-created Trump accounts. We’ll discuss how these changes may affect the housing market and working parents. Whether you cover housing specifically or want to better understand policies shaping your audience’s daily lives, this session is for you.
Who: Emerson Sprick Director, Retirement and Labor Policy; Andy Winkler Director, Housing and Infrastructure Project.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: The Journalism Institute at the National Press Club & the Bipartisan Policy Center
Wed, Aug 20 - Writing That Works - Helping HR Pros Communicate with Clarity and Credibility
What: You’ll learn how to avoid common writing traps like jargon, legalese, and passive voice — and discover how to make your writing more human-centered and impactful. Whether you’re writing for employees, leaders, or job candidates, you’ll leave with practical tips you can apply right away.
Who: Allison Horak, CPS HR Instructor.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: CPS HR Consulting
Wed, Aug 20 - News Literacy: Practices and Partnerships
What: A webinar designed to support college librarians in integrating news literacy materials into their educational practice. The session will provide a brief overview of key news literacy strategies and explore how they can be applied across disciplinary content.
Who: Amy M. Damico, a Professor of Communication and is Faculty Coordinator of the Endicott Scholars Honors Program; Melissa M. Yang, Ph.D., is a Professor and Faculty Department Lead of Communication. She also advises the Nu Xi chapter of the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Niche Academy
Wed, Aug 20 - Solutions Journalism in the College Newsroom
What: Student journalists are chasing stories on big issues all the time. How can they report them through a solutions-oriented lens? Advisers will learn the basics of solutions journalism and how to encourage their students to use it to deeply report on issues on campus and beyond.
Who: Ben McNeely, North Carolina State University
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: CMA (College Media Association)
Wed, Aug 20 - Media Literacy: How Students Can Develop Essential Skills
What: Perceiving the truth in today’s media landscape has never been more challenging. This webinar will discuss how to help students do it effectively.
Who: Renee Hobbs, Founder and Director of Media Education Lab; Maria De Moya, Information Integrity Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor in Tombras School of Advertising & Public Relations.
When: 8 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Media Education Lab & The League of Women Voters of Tennessee
Thu, Aug 21 - Listening with text-to-speech: Tools to support reading access
What: This workshop will introduce a variety of text-to-speech tools that enable users to listen to written content. Participants will see demonstrations of reading pens, mobile apps, and computer-based tools compatible with Chrome and Microsoft platforms. These technologies can benefit individuals of all ages and abilities, particularly those with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, slower cognitive processing, or reading comprehension challenges.
When: 8 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Pacer Center
Thu, Aug 21 - AI-powered reach. Mission-driven journalism: How to grow your audience without losing your purpose
What: What you’ll learn: How The Seattle Medium increased organic website traffic by 12% — with fewer resources. The strategy behind a 228% boost in email acquisitions. Why smart automation cut SEO work time by 60%. How AI tools helped expand reach among younger, digital-first audiences. Practical ways to use assistive AI to support — not replace — your journalists. What “AI with soul” looks like inside a mission-driven newsroom
Who: Josiah Scott, Digital and Social Media Manager, Seattle Medium; Josh Brandau, CEO, NOTA; Evan Young, COO, NOTA.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: E&P (Editor & Publisher)
Thu, Aug 21 - Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI-Driven Transformation
What: A high-impact panel discussion on how leadership development can be aligned with enterprise transformation strategies. Whether you’re overseeing digital transformation, leading enterprise learning, or evolving your leadership strategy, this session will provide forward-looking insights and actionable strategies to ensure your programs — and your leaders — are ready for what’s next.
Who: Leah Clark Practice Lead, Leadership, GP Strategies; Cara Halter Senior Director of Global Learning Innovation, GP Strategies; Farnaz Ronaghi Co-Founder and CTO, NovoEd; Richard Caccavale VP of Marketing, NovoEd.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: NovoEd
Thu, Aug 21 - From Classrooms to Careers: How Schools and Districts Can Prepare Students for a Changing Workforce
What: In this webinar, leaders from Alton High School (IL) and TNTP will share how they updated their CTE programs through a community-driven process. This partnership led to the creation of five STEM pathways aligned with local industry needs and student interests—positioning every student to explore careers, gain hands-on experience, and graduate ready for the future.
Who: Elaine Kane Superintendent, Alton Community School District (IL); Sarah Adams Partner, TNTP; Rusty Ingram Metro East Director of Operations and Support Services, Alton Memorial Hospital, BJC HealthCare; Mahnaz Charania Chief of Transformation, TNTP.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The New Teacher Project
Thu, Aug 21 - From Prompt Injection to Agentic AI: The New Frontier of Cyber Threats
What: We will unpack the rise of AI-driven threats—from prompt injection and underground LLMs like WormGPT to the emergence of agentic AI. Discover how attackers are using AI to accelerate malware development, exploit vulnerabilities within minutes, and even coordinate agent-to-agent operations. The discussion also explores nation-state cyber activity, vibe hacking, and why defending against AI-powered threats will require AI itself.
Who: Pascal Geenens, Director of Threat Intelligence, Radware; Richard Stiennon, Industry Analyst and Chief Research Analyst, IT-Harvest.
When: 10 pm, PDT
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Radware & The Security Strategist Podcast