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Applications due soon for leadership academy for diversity in media

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 shares guidelines for crime coverage

From DodgertonSkillhause on Morguefile
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 -

Learn about inclusivity from case studies

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 -

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