5 Free Webinars this week on storytelling, augmented reality, media careers, & more
/Wed, March 7 – Storytelling for Impact
What: Tips, techniques and tools to help the modern marketer tell better and more impactful stories to activate their audiences around ideas and actions.
Who: Kiersten Hill Director of Nonprofit Solutions for FireSpring
When: 2 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: FireSpring
Thu, March 8 - Will AR and VR change war reporting forever?
What: A discussion of how augmented reality and virtual reality will affect war coverage.
Who: Khalil Ashawi and Hail Khalaf, co-founders of Frontline in Focus. Khalil Ashawi, based in Istanbul, is an award-winning photojournalist with 10 years' experience in conflict zones. Hail Khalaf recently won a Google News Initiative award.
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Reuters Institute
Thu, March 9 – Online News Association Career Day
What: Job, higher ed and fellowship opportunity seekers are welcome to attend this event at no cost to make valuable connections and participate in career-focused learning and networking. Share your resume with recruiters and program representatives.
When: 12-5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Online News Association
Fri, March 10 - A master class in copyediting from the author of Dreyer’s English
What: Dreyer will share his tips and tools for writing before taking questions.
Who: Benjamin Dreyer, Random House executive managing editor
When: 11:30, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Journalism Institute of the National Press Club
Fri, March 10- How to Pitch a Story
What: By attending this class, you'll learn: Why pitching a story is a critical skill for journalists of all backgrounds and employment status. How to develop relationships with those who will be considering your pitch. How to craft and deliver the most effective pitch for your stories.
Who: Maggie Mulvihill, associate professor of the practice of computational journalism at Boston University
When: Noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition