The goal of this day’s fast-moving, expert-led, hands-on training is simple. We want to help local broadcast journalists ask more informed questions and seek more reliable answers to the five complex issues facing the United States during the 2022 midterm election cycle.
From 9am to 5pm, our experts give journalists important insights they need to know to cover effectively. ImmigrantsInflation Economy, Health care And the cost of medicine, climate Change Disinformation..
Our education team includes the Pulitzer Prize-winning immigration reporter, Climate Central’s Climate Expert, a top healthcare expert who testifies before Congress. These are not old lectures, but are tailored to journalists who seek context and clarity on behalf of the community.
More than ever, this training is essential for busy, resource-deficient journalists who can settle on campaign issues, speak in rhetorical circles, and amplify common falsehoods online. is.
Workshop tuition is covered by grants from the Google News Initiative to Poynter and MediaWise. Funders do not influence the content of the seminar, faculty, or even the choice of place to teach the workshop. The nonpartisan workshop is created by Pointer’s Senior Teacher Alton Pukins, who has 50 years of journalism experience and is a key instructor in Pointer’s Digital Literacy Program.
The training was brought to five fierce battle states in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Florida and delivered to hundreds of journalists in July and August in time to cover the race after Worker’s Day. increase. Poynter is proud to work with the State Broadcast Journalism Association of each state.
Interested in this workshop, can’t you go to Wisconsin? Check out our program in other battlefield states:
July 8: Phoenix, Arizona at Arizona State University
July 14: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison
July 28: WCAU-TV, Philadelphia, PA
August 2: Poynter Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida
question?
If you need assistance, please email us at info@poynter.org.
Who should apply
This workshop is aimed at Ohio broadcast journalists. Journalists reporting midterm elections in other fierce battle states will also benefit.
Application process
The process of applying is straightforward. No recommendation or inquiry is required. Be prepared to answer questions about your professional experience, areas of interest, and basic demographic information.
The application deadline is June 28, 2022.
price
This workshop is free of charge thanks to the Google News Initiative.
