Category Archives: News

An online presentation on Jan. 12 at 1 .m. CT will explain how newsrooms are using emerging AI technology. Here’s more: Join leaders from the Associated Press’s Local News AI program for this webinar, where they will reveal initial findings to their national scorecard and share how U.S. local radio ... - MORE -

Every time an elected official sends an email, it becomes a public record. When an employee at a government agency makes a purchase, that transaction is the public’s business. Whenever a permit or license is issued by a government authority, this is information you should be able to obtain. These... - MORE -

Al Tompkins from Poynter has written ten essays aimed at helping broadcast journalists improve their skills for 2022. The essays cover topics like “Tell big stories with small moments,” “To tell stronger stories, limit subjective adjectives,” and “To tell stronger stories, lead with tension.” You can find all ten essays... - MORE -

Poynter is offering a free leadership academy for diversity in media. Applications are due soon. Here are the details form Poynter: In-person: Oct. 9-14, 2022 The Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media is a transformative, tuition-free leadership program that trains journalists of color working in digital media to thrive, professionally ... - MORE -

RTDNA this week issued new guidelines for crime coverage which you can find here. From RTDNA: The new guidelines include the use of mugshots and police released video; the use of “suspect” or “person of interest” descriptions; non-violent crime reporting; and considerations for policies to update digital crime stories.... - MORE -

Poynter is offering journalists a free opportunity to learn about inclusivity through case studies based in Chicago. Check it out: Content Audits and Centering Audience Self-directed course, start anytime Learn about content audits, making inclusivity part of story workflow and growing subscribers in underserved communities from four Chicago-area newsrooms. In ... - MORE -

Check out this opportunity from the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute: The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute invites proposals from individuals and organizations who wish to partner with us on practical innovative projects that address current gaps, challenges and needs in the journalism industry.  Chosen projects often include devising new ... - MORE -

We’re all seeing the devastation from the tornadoes that ravaged four states on Friday, and some of the journalists on the ground are sharing their stories. Poynter is writing about it here. Check it out.... - MORE -

A Poynter webinar held this week about battling bias is now available for viewing for WBA members. You can find the recording here. The session explores: Where do our biases come from? How do we recognize our own biases? Eight kinds of biases that can influence our journalism (these don’t... - MORE -