16 Webinars This Week about Journalism, AI, Ethics, Social Media & More
/Mon, Aug 19 - Research for the Newsroom: Practical tools for adding depth to breaking and enterprise stories (4 meetings)
What: Students will learn strategies and tools for finding information in the course of your daily reporting.
Who: Barbara Gray of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York; John O’Neil of Bloomberg News
When: Aug. 19-Sept. 15
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: UT Austin Knight Center for Journalism
Mon, Aug 19 - Climate Solutions Journalism: A Community-informed & Equity-focused Approach (2 meetings)
What: You will learn the key principles of solutions journalism. What is it? What is it not? Why is it important? And how to make it happen, from idea to reporting to completed story. The goal of this program is also to increase the number of news outlets publishing solutions-focused stories on the climate crisis.
Who: Hugo Balta, Solutions Journalism Network
When: Aug. 19 & Sept. 1
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: UT Austin Knight Center for Journalism
Thu, Aug 19 - What AI Still Can’t Do
What: This session will examine the critical gaps in current AI capabilities and explore the advancements needed to elevate its impact across the nonprofit industry. We will uncover where AI technology needs to evolve, focusing on a mix of technology and ethical considerations. Additionally, we will address the human side of this transformation, emphasizing the importance of change management within organizations to foster an AI-ready culture.
Who: Griff Bohm Co-Founder SKY Developer Cohort; Abi Scott DMK Blackbaud
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Blackbaud
Mon, Aug 19 - Using AI Tools like ChatGPT to Help You Launch and Grow Your Business
What: In this workshop, you will learn how to harness AI tools effectively at every step of your entrepreneurial journey.
Who: Daniel Street, Asst. Professor of Accounting & Financial Management, Bucknell University
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop
Mon, Aug 19 - AI in Video Journalism: Uses, Best Practices and Ethics – ONA Minilab
What: This session will cover practical applications, ethics, and best practices for AI in video creation. We’ll examine how AI can improve accessibility, automate processes, and generate insights, while also addressing concerns about content accuracy, algorithmic bias, and journalistic integrity.
Who: Basil Shadid is a documentary film and commercial producer whose credits include Academy Award nominated, Emmy winning, and Audience award winning films.
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $25 or free for ONA members
Sponsors: Online News Association, the Video Consortium
Mon, Aug 19 - Social science essentials for local reporters
What: This free one-hour “crash course”—designed specifically for local and general assignment reporters—teaches basic principles about how social science works and ways it can be used to strengthen virtually any news story with a human element, especially this election season. The speakers will lay out key do’s, don’ts, and pitfalls to watch for when including science in your news reporting.
Who: Former longtime Washington Post science reporter Rick Weiss and Ph.D. neuroscientist Dr. Tori Espensen.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association
Tue, Aug 20 - All AI Models Are Not Created Equal: and That’s a Good Thing
What: This presentation explores: Compelling differences in model performance (e.g open source vs. closed, model, vs model); The importance of a healthy, competitive ecosystem in lowering costs and maximizing ROI; Why end users need to rely on a variety of customized models; How to optimize model selection based on price, speed, and quality We'll demonstrate how understanding and leveraging these distinctions can lead to more effective AI implementation across various projects.
Who: Ivan Lee, Datasaur, CEO
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Open Data Science
Tue, Aug 20 - AI as Your Image Creation Sidekick
What: You'll learn the power of DALL-E 3 by mastering the art of crafting precise and creative prompts that generate high-quality images tailored to your needs. Discover the secrets of effective image prompt creation Practice advanced image strategies that will save you time and boost your creativity Work through practical exercises and prompt hacks so you leave with the confidence to create images that reflect your imagination.
Who: Shannon Tipton, Owner of Learning Rebels
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Wed, Aug 21 - Emerging Social Media Trends
What: The world of social networks is changing rapidly. Yet, it’s important to know what will still benefit your business and which up-and-comers are worth your time. Come for an overview of the latest social marketing trends, as Digital Marketing Strategist Ray Sidney-Smith walks you through the trends and the latest forecasts! There’s no time like the present to plan your social media marketing and choose the right strategy, networks, and tactics.
Who: Ray Sidney-Smith, CEO, W3 Consulting
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $45
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop
Thu, Aug 22 – Rural Health Journalism Workshop 2024
What: Join us for a daylong virtual workshop of talks, presentations and conversation about some of the biggest challenges in rural health. We’ll unpack the nuances of the rural hospital closures crisis; innovative solutions to health care workforce shortages; the national picture of reproductive health care access; what happened to all that opioid settlement money; and a candid conversation about what people still get wrong about rural America (and why it matters).
Who: A variety of journalists, academics, and health care professionals (see link for a list)
When: 9 am – 5 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Discount for members
Sponsor: Association of Health Care Journalists
Thu, Aug 22 - Leveraging AI Tools like ChatGPT to Accelerate Your Business Growth
What: In this webinar, discover how AI tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize your business operations and drive exponential growth. Topics covered will include: Understanding AI: An introduction to AI and how it can be integrated into business operations; Practical Applications: Real-world examples of how businesses use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance productivity and customer engagement; Implementation Strategies: Step-by-step guidance on how to start using AI tools in your business with minimal cost and effort; Future Trends: Insights into the future of AI and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve.
Who: Dr. Jeff Bullock, CEO & Founder of PRISM AI Consultants.
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop
Thu, Aug 22 - Leveraging AI for Video Research Synthesis and Pitch Creation
What: Participants will learn how to harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to synthesize research documents and create compelling pitches. We’ll explore advanced prompting techniques, discuss security considerations when dealing with sensitive information, and walk through the process of crafting and editing fully-formatted pitch with a bit of AI assistance. Attendees will get access to mock interview transcripts, articles, and sample pitch structures to work with.
Who: Alex Clark is an adjunct professor of journalism at Columbia University and producer covering AI and misinformation for CBS News.
When: 12:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Online News Association, The Video Consortium
Thu, Aug 22 - What newspapers need to understand about Artificial Intelligence
What: These 70 minutes will be packed with information about: How AI came into being; What AI actually is and how it works (the details, but you’ll understand them); How AI has advanced and the types of AI available today; The dangers and pitfalls of AI; AI tools used by newspapers; Legal and ethical challenges when using AI; and much more!
Who: Newspaper Academy’s News Guru Kevin Slimp
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $69
Sponsor: Virginia Press Association
Thu, Aug 22 - Public Documents and Enterprise Reporting
What: Tips about how to access information and real-world examples of how document digging paid off.
Who: Chris Coates is a senior director–local news for Lee Enterprises and executive editor of The Richmond Times-Dispatch and other journalists.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $35
Sponsor: Online Media Campus
Thu, Aug 22 - What is service journalism, and how do I do it right?
What: Service journalism is more important now than ever, and more publications are hungry for this type of reporting. Let’s get into the weeds about how to find, report, write, and pitch compelling, useful service stories!
Who: Tim Herrera, former editor of The New York Times's service journalism desk Smarter Living, and Allie Volpe, senior reporter at Vox.
When: 4 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Freelancing With Tim
Fri, Aug 23 - The Future of PR: Emerging Trends and Changing Landscape
What: Learn about key drivers of change: technology, consumer behavior, and media evolution. Discover the latest trends: digital PR, data-driven strategies, and social media. Learn how to integrate new tools and technologies into PR campaigns. Understand how to create engaging content for modern audiences.
Who: Nitin Naveen, Vice president-Innovation Strategy, AICorespot; Nandita Sen, Senior Director – Research & Analytics, InfoVision; Brandon Edwards, CEO, Unlock Health; Steve Bauer, SVP & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard St. Louis; Ashley Barton, Senior Vice President & Group Director, 5WPR.
When: 9:45 am – 11:15 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: AICorespot