10 Webinars in the next week about journalism, the election, AI, & more
/Fri, June 21 - Election 2024: Crafting sharp responsible headlines for your political stories
What: Participants will learn how to: Rethink the basics: What is the point of a headline? Balance SEO needs for story promotion without using misleading language. Be inspired with ideas for word choices that balance engagement and responsibility. Practice writing and rewriting headlines.
Who: Aubrey Nagle, Resolve Philly’s director of practice change
When: 11:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The National Press Club’s Journalism Institute
Tue, June 25 - The New Age of AI
What: The use cases of AI, the path to widespread adoption and the continuing questions about trust and safety.
Who: Bret Taylor, Sierra co-founder and OpenAI chair
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Washington Post
Tue, June 25 - Legal rights & resources: Covering the 2024 election
What: This session will discuss journalists’ newsgathering rights when covering elections; issues to consider when reporting at conventions, polling places, or demonstrations; and the range of free resources available.
Who: Lucy Westcott, CPJ, Emergencies Director; Jennifer Nelson, Senior Staff Attorney, RCFP
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Committee to Protect Journalists, International Women’s Media Foundation, PEN America
Tue, June 25 - Legal training for journalists covering the Democratic National Convention
What: Legal training for journalists covering the 2024 Democratic National Convention events taking place in Chicago, newsgathering rights, safely reporting on protests, ways to avoid arrest and what to do if arrested, local bail procedures, potential security restrictions, and more. Journalists will come away with practical tips and resources.
Who: Mickey Osterreicher General Counsel for the National Press Photographers Association; Jen Nelson Senior Staff Attorney for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the National Press Photographers Association
Wed, June 26 - The Power of AI in Storytelling: A Discussion with Media Copilot
What: Why publishers should embrace AI tools for content creation. The future of AI-assisted storytelling. Learn how Nota’s WP-Plugin leverages AI to turn your stories into attention-grabbing visuals.
Who: Pete Pachal, Founder of The Media Copilot, “Where AI Meets Media”
When: 1 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Wisconsin Newspaper Association
Wed, June 26 - Webinar on Trusted Journalism in the Age of Generative AI
What: Prof. Dr. Alexandra Borchardt and Nic Newman from the Reuters Institute.
When: How can news organizations leverage AI to enhance their reporting while maintaining trust and credibility? What are the implications of AI-generated content on the public’s perception of news?
Who: 7 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: European Broadcasting Union
Wed, June 26 - Mastering the Op-Ed
What: Hear directly from top editorial staff about what makes an op-ed stand out, the common pitfalls to avoid, and the editorial decision-making process
Who: Kavita Kumar, Star Tribune; Gayle G.G. Golden, senior lecturer and Charnley Professor at the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota; David Banks, Star Tribune; Marilyn Moyer is an industry veteran known for exceptional writing, editing, and coaching.
When: 12 noon, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: $20 for nonmembers
Sponsor: Minnesota Health Strategy and Communications Organization
Thu, June 27 - Legal training for journalists covering the Republican National Convention
What: Legal training for journalists covering the 2024 Republican National Convention events taking place in Milwaukee. newsgathering rights, safely reporting on protests, ways to avoid arrest and what to do if arrested, local bail procedures, potential security restrictions, and more. Journalists will come away with practical tips and resources.
Who: Mickey Osterreicher General Counsel for the National Press Photographers Association; Jen Nelson Senior Staff Attorney for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the National Press Photographers Association
Thu, June 27 - Election Fact-Checking Tools and Best Practices
What: Using tools like Google Fact-Check Explorer to track fact-checked images and stories and Google Scholar to background candidate and claims. Breaking down doctored videos with WatchFramebyFrame and Deepware.
Who: Mike Reilley, lecturer in data and digital journalism at the University of Illinois Chicago for the past eight years.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: RTDNA/Google News
Thu, June 27 - Learn How to Use Google Analytics 4
What: How to use GA4 to its fullest potential.
Who: Sophie Ho, Director of Product and Insights, News Revenue Hub; Abbey Gingras, Director of Consulting Services, News Revenue Hub.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: News Revenue Hub