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Whether you’re just starting to think about teaching or you’re a classroom veteran, join us at this half-day workshop on teaching journalism and communications. This workshop aims to help middle-to-late career professionals view their careers in a creative way, demystify academic life, and help participants consider a career shift to help recruit, train and empower the journalists and communicators of the future.
Participants will be added to a database that will be made available to search committees and deans at journalism and mass communications programs nationwide. Thank you to the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University, Elon University and Louisiana State University for support for this workshop.
Session 1: 1 p.m. (45 min.)
So You Think You Want to Teach?: A Conversation and Q&A with Seasoned Educators
Do you have questions about transitioning into the classroom? Confused by academic jargon? Unsure what you need to apply? CV versus resume? Do you need an advanced degree? Academia has a set of rules and regulations that are unique. Navigating them can be bewildering for a newbie. And the rules change depending on whether you're a part-time adjunct or full-time (tenure or non-tenure track). Here’s your chance to sit down with seasoned journalism and communications educators who will share what they wish they'd known before they started teaching.
Session 2: 2 p.m. (45 min.)
A Frank Discussion About Race in Academia: How to Thrive and Help your Students Succeed
Whether you’re at a large school with few students and faculty of color, you may face issues that most of your white counterparts don’t. You may find yourself juggling the demands of teaching, research, and committee assignments with the “invisible labor” of mentoring students of color who aren’t even in your class. Or you may land at an institution with limited resources and students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Then there are the long-standing complaints when it comes to tenure and promotion of faculty of color. In this session we’ll debrief on what it’s like to teach in various ecosystems, why it matters where you land, how to thrive and help your students thrive..
Session #3: 3 p.m. (1 to 1.5 hours)
Basics of Great Teaching: Demystifying Tools and Methods
How do you engage with students in a meaningful and impactful way? Got grading rubrics? Does your syllabus need an overhaul? And how do you get the most out of that terrible, buggy course management software? You’ll walk away from this session with an understanding of tools and techniques that can help you get started or turbo-charge your teaching.
4:30 p.m. Reception
We will end the session with a mixer that includes journalists, deans, administrators and professors from local universities.
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In this half-day workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience working with data to help you beat the competition in any market. You’ll come away with plenty of quick-hit story ideas and also learn about publicly available databases that you can download and analyze to help boost your stories on deadline. We’ll walk through a number of searchable databases currently available online and show you how you can download information into a spreadsheet so you can start analyzing data as soon as you leave the workshop. No previous data experience is required for this workshop. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. Attendees are required to bring a laptop that has Microsoft Excel installed, and their laptop chargers.
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This workshop is co-sponsored by TEGNA.
Virtual Reality looks complicated. We’ll break down in simple terms how it's done – both when it comes to video and coding. What are some examples of successful uses of VR? What are the possibilities of using VR to tell stories in unique, creative ways? How can people without VR experience get started?
Bots can be invaluable, but what is a bot and how do you build one? What do you do with them once you build them? What are good examples of incorporating them into reporting? This hands-on workshop will cover demos, programming tips and how to turn data from your bots into a story.
Recruiters from top media outlets answer anonymous questions about the recruitment process, and share advice on how job candidates can stand out among the sea of resumes and reels.
On July 7, the world watched in horror as a gunman intent on killing white people ambushed the Dallas police during a Black Lives Matter protest. Five officers were killed in a massacre that only intensified long-simmering racial tensions between police and the black community. Fatal shootings elsewhere have marred both sides of the debate, now at a boil. Several AAJA members covered the tragedies in Dallas and elsewhere from the front lines. Join us for a discussion about what they did, how they felt and what their journalism is bringing to their communities.
Anchors and reporters all reach a point where they wonder if an agent will help them make their next move. When is the right time to reach out to agencies and what if one contacts you? What are the benefits and what are some of the challenges of having an agent? Hear from on-air talent that have worked with different agents and are familiar with well-known agencies.
News outlets are increasingly relying on personalized delivery methods like newsletters, SMS, Facebook Live, etc., tailoring content to users in the way they prefer. What is the future of such methods of delivery, and how do you turn it into a profitable model for your organization (in revenues and/or traffic)? What is the future of personalized news delivery?
This isn’t your typical conversation about breaking the glass ceiling or finding a work/life balance. Join a conversation with female executives to discuss the unforeseen challenges and rewards of managing a newsroom, the role of mentorship, and how we can create a pipeline for future women leaders.
Sometimes life takes you in unexpected directions. But it is never too late to make a change — and we can guide you. At the Life Reimagined Session you will begin your journey into uncovering your What's Next Possibilities. This is a hands-on experience with opportunities to reflect on your goals and aspirations, learn new things about yourself, begin to uncover ideas and engage with others, harness your underlying personal strength and get tools and inspiration to identify and begin to take the next step.
It's time for newsrooms to shake off the stigma for journalists facing mental health issues. As friends, colleagues, managers and teammates, we all have a role to play in caring for ourselves and supporting each other. Kim Bui, deputy managing editor for reported.ly, discuss resources and strategies for mental health issues in the newsroom from vicarious trauma to depression and anxiety. Our goal is to create a candid conversation within our community. We'll encourage participants to share only as much as they're comfortable discussing. (This is an off-the-record session, unless moderators indicate otherwise.)
From Mizzou to Yale, highly publicized racial tensions on college campuses have placed a spotlight on the role of student journalism and media coverage of those issues. Sometimes, the roles of student journalism and student activism seem to merge. A panel of student journalists and professors will discuss the issues over race and media coverage on college campuses affecting Asian Americans.
Seize the opportunity to elevate your career to the next level or to pursue a passion. Learn about fellowships and grants from the decision makers and get started in the search process by uncovering different types of fellowships. This session will help you better understand what the decision makers are looking for in the application process, and become inspired to get the most out of these programs.
“Diversity is not only a moral imperative, it is a business imperative.” While AAPI journalists have made their way into the news sector, they still lack numbers within sports because of self-imposed cultural disadvantages and pervasive industry stereotypes. However, with a growing, global, multicultural sports audience worth billions, AAPI sports journalists are in more demand than ever, yet there are too few to supply. What can be done?
A conversation with the industry's movers and shakers to discuss the unforeseen challenges and rewards of managing a newsroom, becoming the top broadcast journalist, the role of mentorship and how you can ascend to the top.
This invitation-only event aims to foster dialogue and allow our mid- to senior-career members to hear valuable insights and expectations directly from industry leaders. Invited guests will receive room location via email.
To receive an invitation, please email pcheung@aaja.org
It's time to close the race and gender pay gap. Learn how to negotiate a contract or pay rate that works for you, and about the legal pitfalls to avoid. Get negotiation tips from the experts.
Join a conversation with minority male news executives who discuss the unforeseen challenges and rewards of managing a newsroom, the role of mentorship, and how we can create a pipeline for future minority men leaders.
All newsrooms are having to find ways to monetize their digital content. It's not just about taking out a full-page ad in a newspaper anymore. How can sales, branding and editorial teams work together to create a revenue-generating news product?
It's happened to all of us: a coworker or source gets you confused with another Asian in the newsroom, who looks nothing like you. It's funny, until you think of it as racial microaggression. It happens often in our everyday life, and it's even more uncomfortable when it involves your coworkers or sources. What can Asian American journalists do when they encounter such tensions on the job, especially in markets that aren't too diverse? How do you handle it productively? (This is an off-the-record session, unless moderators indicate otherwise.)
Graph, quote, graph, quote…It used to be the same old formula for game stories and analysis. Today, that formula has joined the dinosaurs in the LaBrea tar pits. Modern sports fans demand comprehensive stories, ones that not only contain top notch reporting, but also expert analysis and analytics. This complete storytelling style is in line with today’s information-first audiences across all sports. Today’s sports journalists have a mandate to provide this level of narrative.
A conversation with the industry's movers and shakers to discuss the unforeseen challenges and rewards of managing a newsroom, becoming the top broadcast journalist, the role of mentorship and how you can ascend to the top.
This invitation-only event aims to foster dialogue and allow our mid- to senior-career members to hear valuable insights and expectations directly from industry leaders. Invited guests will receive room location via email.
To receive an invitation, please email pcheung@aaja.org
The truth is: We're all a little bit racist. Unconscious bias can affect how we edit, recruit and hire, but there are ways to prevent it. Attend this session to learn about implicit bias and how to prevent it from affecting your newsroom. (This session is geared toward, but not limited to, editors and managers.)
The 2016 election is in full gear, and political candidates have been traversing across the country rallying their supporters. What is it like covering the presidential election from a photojournalist's perspective? How do you stand out among the competition when the usual settings are so expected (podium, in front of a crowd, kissing a baby, etc.)?
Long-form writers have an important role — they can serve as thought leaders and essayists who can explore controversial issues. So why aren't there more visible AAPI long-form writers? How can we develop emerging writers of color, while avoiding pigeonholing them?
For AAPIs, the struggle to overcome prejudice in the predominantly black and white world of sports — from locker rooms to press rooms — is evident for players, coaches, agents and even the media covering them. This panel will feature prominent AAPIs in sports who will share their personal experiences on race in sports media and the challenges of being Asian American in sports.
Asian Americans are exerting greater influence on the economy, from food to technology. "Asian-Americans: Culturally Diverse and Expanding Their Footprint," the latest in Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence Series, will examine how the entrepreneurial spirit of Asian Americans is contributing to the U.S. economy by boosting business start-ups, sales and employment. Further, we will explore how Asian Americans' geographic footprint is moving beyond traditional strongholds in the Northeast and West as they make population gains across the Midwest and South.
A conversation with the industry's movers and shakers to discuss the unforeseen challenges and rewards of managing a newsroom, the role of mentorship and how you can ascend to the top.
This invitation-only event aims to foster dialogue and allow our mid- to senior-career members to hear valuable insights and expectations directly from industry leaders. Invited guests will receive room location via email.
This event is sponsored by Gannett.
To receive an invitation, please email pcheung@aaja.org
A conversation with the industry's movers and shakers to discuss the unforeseen challenges and rewards of managing a newsroom, becoming the top broadcast journalist, the role of mentorship and how you can ascend to the top.
This invitation-only event aims to foster dialogue and allow our mid- to senior-career members to hear valuable insights and expectations directly from industry leaders. Invited guests will receive room location via email.
To receive an invitation, please email pcheung@aaja.org
Events and trends in places such as China, Vietnam and India often play out on Main Street and Willow Lane. U.S. journalists need to follow the trends and money flows between the continents for great stories that connect the continents. This session will focus on how to spot those trends for interesting stories in your backyard.
Should journalists care about media business models? During the last half of the last century, journalists enjoyed the freedom of practicing their craft without worrying about how to pay for it. Times have changed -- but have journalists' mental models changed to match? A discussion with Lou Ferrara, chief content officer at Bankrate, about what new skills, philosophies and strategies are required for the survival of quality journalism in today's digital-driven communications landscape.
This invitation-only event aims to foster dialogue and allow our mid- to senior-career members to hear valuable insights and expectations directly from industry leaders. Invited guests will receive room location via email.
To receive an invitation, please email pcheung@aaja.org
Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Nick Ut will talk about his illustrious career and some of his most memorable photographs he has taken during his 50 year career with the Associated Press, including his series “The Terror of War”, which chronicles the Vietnam War and earned him the esteemed Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography in 1973. Nick will be retiring next year.
A conversation with the industry's movers and shakers to discuss the unforeseen challenges and rewards of managing a newsroom, becoming the top broadcast journalist, the role of mentorship and how you can ascend to the top.
This invitation-only event aims to foster dialogue and allow our mid- to senior-career members to hear valuable insights and expectations directly from industry leaders. Invited guests will receive room location via email.
To receive an invitation, please email pcheung@aaja.org
They say "Culture eats strategy for breakfast," but what does it take to actually change newsroom culture? Leaders share their struggles and insights on how they transformed the way their newsrooms operate in a digital age.
Video on social media has exploded in the last year, and many say it's the new trend to watch for in 2016. How do videographers navigate this new world of short, shareable videos? How can we preserve the intricacies of making compelling, high-quality documentary video within two minutes? Is all social video "dumbed-down," or can videographers make powerful work within this new world?
Minority journalists from New York to the San Gabriel Valley are experimenting with podcasts as a way to give a voice to people of color. What are the challenges and pitfalls of launching such podcasts? And are they here to stay, or just a passing fad?
