18 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Mon, Feb 9 - Creative Narrative for Journalists
What: Participants will learn how to apply literary writing tools and techniques to transform news writing into powerful, compelling prose that sparkles and shines.
Who: Moderator: Rodrigo Cervante; Zita Arocha is a bilingual journalist, author, and educator who leads memoir writing workshops through the Center for Mexican American Studies at UT Austin.
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free to members
Sponsor: The National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Tue, Feb 10 - Using AI for Social Media
What: You’ll learn how practical, easy-to-use AI tools can help simplify your social media process without sacrificing your brand voice. Through real-world examples and demonstrations, we’ll show how AI can support content ideas, caption writing, and planning so your social media efforts feel more manageable and intentional.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $10
Sponsor: Roanoke Small Business Development Center
Tue, Feb 10 - Journalist safety in the US: Protecting data and devices
What: A roundtable discussion on best practices for protecting data and devices for journalists in the U.S. Panelists will provide essential tips on safeguarding your data, protecting sources, and your legal rights during searches and seizures.
Who: Martin Shelton, Deputy Director of Digital Security, Freedom of the Press Foundation; Harlo Holmes, Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Digital Security, Freedom of the Press Foundation; Jen Nelson, Director of Pre-Publication Review and Journalist Support, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press; Abigail LP, Program Manager, Digital Security, Freedom of the Press Foundation.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Committee to Protect Journalists
Tue, Feb 10 - Intro to AI for Your Small Business
What: A non-technical introduction to generative AI technology, tips for implementing AI effectively in your business, some great advice about managing the risks and ethical concerns involved, and will lead you a hands-on exercise using a generative AI tool. No matter what your level of technical know-how is, you’ll leave this session informed, confident and aware of both the risks and the benefits of this emerging technology.
Who: Isabel Krome, Temple Small Business Development Center
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Temple University
Tue, Feb 10 - Covering Immigration Safely and with Care
What: A panel discussion with experienced reporters and editors who will speak about their experiences on the ground and in the newsroom. They’ll share: guidance for maintaining digital safety while reporting on a sensitive and highly scrutinized topic; how to prepare for assignments, protect sources and yourself, and what to include in your field safety kit; an editor’s perspective on risk assessment and newsroom support; and how to balance public interest reporting with real-world risks.
Who: Adrian Carrasquillo, National Immigration Correspondent, The Bulwark; Arelis Hernández, National Reporter, The Washington Post; Jon Collins, Senior Reporter, Minnesota Public Radio; Michelle Zenarosa, Editor-In-Chief, LA Public Press.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Press Club Journalism Institute
Tue, Feb 10 – Covering the Loneliness Epidemic: A Mental Health Reporting Project Webinar
What: We will explore the epidemic’s root causes and give you strategies to better cover people and communities experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Who: Poynter faculty Kerwin Speight and Dawn Fallik.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Poynter
Tue, Feb 10 - AI Applications and Safeguards for the Future
What: Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the benefits of generative AI for core financial processes, how to assess data source suitability, and effective approaches to organizational buy-in and staff training.
Who: Mike Gellman, Founder/Principal Fiscal Strategies 4 Nonprofits, LLC and Sustainability Education 4 Nonprofits; Paul Preziotti, Partner Johnson Lambert LLP; Dave Fuge, Chief Innovation Officer Johnson Lambert LLP.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Blackbaud
Tue, Feb 10 - A guide to ethical interviewing
What: We will unpack how the current media landscape operates and share practical ways to conduct interviews more responsibly. Through real-world scenarios, we will highlight best practice and give you the chance to put what you’ve learned into action.
Who: Jeevan Sangha, Senior Editor, Shado.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Shado
Tue, Feb 10 - Introduction to Measuring Your Impact
What: In this introductory course for beginners, learn the basics of shifting focus from your nonprofit’s activities to its outcomes. We will demystify the language of outcomes measurement and guide you through the process of creating logic models for programs.
Who: Lori Guidry, Educational Programming Manager, Candid.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Candid.
Tue, Feb 10 - Creating Character Chemistry
What: We will explore love, loyalty, and rivalry by examining character chemistry, whether it’s passionate romance, steadfast friendship, or high-stakes hero–villain tension.
Who: Author Shannon A. Thompson, author of the Timely Death trilogy and the Bad Bloods series.
When: 7 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Orange County, Florida, Library System
Wed, Feb 11 - Citizen Journalism 101: Local Voices, Real Stories
What: Ready to tell stories that matter? Citizen Journalism 101 is a hands-on workshop for Malden community members who care about the city and want to tell its stories.
Who: Kristin Palpini is a journalist and feature writer with 20 years of experience reporting, editing, and leading newsrooms in Massachusetts.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Urban Media Arts
Wed, Feb 11 - Taking the AI Revolution Seriously: A Conversation with Dr. Bob Klitgaard
What: A conversation with Dr. Klitgaard discussing his work on the AI Revolution.
Who: Bob Klitgaard, former president of Claremont Graduate University and former dean of the Frederick S. Pardee RAND Graduate School.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Claremont Graduate University
Wed, Feb 11 - Generating Plausible Choices and Consequences for Scenarios Using AI
What: In this session, you'll practice using LLMs to generate questions, choices, and consequences for scenario-based learning. Starting with sample prompts and partial information, you'll refine your prompts to improve results, building a scenario with realistic decision points and meaningful consequences. We'll also review the limitations of these tools and identify where you'll need to revise the text yourself.
Who: Christy Tucker, Learning Experience Design Consultant.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Thu, Feb 12 - Health Care Reporting 102
Who: Felice Freyer, previously at the Boston Globe & Providence Journal.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition
Thu, Feb 12 - State of Direct Mail: Business Insights 2026
What: Get a first look at the trends shaping direct mail performance. Plus, get takeaways you can apply directly to your workflow.
Who: Chris Karpenko, Executive Director, USPS.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Lob
Thu, Feb 12 - When AI Becomes an Identity: Rethinking Governance in the Age of AI Agents
What: This session explores how organizations can both utilize the benefits of AI for identity security while successfully governing AI identities throughout their entire lifecycle.
Who: Gnana Thanikachalam, Global Head of IAM, Hert; Vibhuti Sinha, Chief Product Officer, Saviynt.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: BrightTalk
Thu, Feb 12 - A Seat at the Table: AI Could Be Your Thought Partner
What: AI is here to stay. How can educators get a head start on preparing young people for this new reality?
Who: Sean Cavanagh, Managing Editor, Education Week; Enrique Noguera, AI Strategist, Passaic County Community College.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Ed Week
Thu, Feb 12 - Canva: Using Bulk Create and ChatGPT (or Your Favorite AI Tool)
What: In this session, you’ll see how to pair Canva’s Bulk Create feature with ChatGPT (or your AI tool of choice) to move from “I don’t have time for this” to “Why didn’t I do this sooner?” You’ll learn how to design once and scale your content across multiple formats, audiences, and use cases without sacrificing quality or consistency.
Who: Danielle Watkins, Chief Learning Experience Officer, Zenith Performance Solutions.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network