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NewsU Webinar

The Flying Camera: Drone Photography Skills Webinar Series

In this series of webinars, students will learn the ins and outs of drone photography and videography, sequencing, gear and more.
Broadcast dates: March 11-April 1, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Al Tompkins
$149.95
Poynter Seminar

How to Cover the Arts on Any Beat

Local journalists will learn strategies to creatively and meaningfully cover the arts — even when it’s not their beat.
May 5-7, 2019
Apply by: April 5, 2019
Tom Huang
Free for selected applicants
Poynter Seminar

Reporting Workshop for Rising Stars

Poynter’s new workshop is designed to mentor early-career journalists in a small-group setting to grow as investigators and storytellers.
October 13-16, 2019
Apply by: Sept. 13, 2019
Doris Truong
Poynter Seminar

Leadership Academy

Poynter’s premier seminar for high-potential managers to refine their leadership styles and update their understanding of management trends.
Oct. 6-11, 2019
Apply by: Sept. 13, 2019
Butch Ward
Poynter Seminar

The Power of Diverse Voices: The Poynter Minority Writers Workshop

A transformative four-day seminar that helps journalists of color find their voice and build skills for writing opinion pieces and personal essays.
Nov. 7-10, 2019
Apply by: Aug. 16, 2019
Tom Huang
Free for Selected Applicants
Poynter Seminar

Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders (Winter)

This seminar will give managers the tools and the confidence to lead and grow a staff of high-performing journalists.
Dec. 8-13, 2019
Apply by: Oct. 28, 2019
Butch Ward

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NewsU Webinar

Conducting Interviews That Matter

Learn how to conduct interviews that matter with NPR host Joshua Johnson
Broadcast date: April 25, 2019, at 4 p.m. Eastern
Joshua Johnson
Free
NewsU Webinar

Choosing the Best Photos for the Story

Learn how to select the best — and most effective — photos for a story, even if you don’t have a visuals background.
Broadcast date: March 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. Eastern
Regina McCombs
$29.95
NewsU Webinar

Digital Tools to Improve Your Workweek

Learn some of the best tips and tools for journalists to fix common problems with meetings, email, workflows and satisfaction in the workplace.
Broadcast date: April 11 at 2 p.m. ET
Ren LaForme
$14.95
This $29.95 webinar is $14.95 thanks to support from the Knight Foundation.
NewsU Webinar

The Flying Camera: Drone Photography Skills Webinar Series

In this series of webinars, students will learn the ins and outs of drone photography and videography, sequencing, gear and more.
Broadcast dates: March 11-April 1, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Al Tompkins
$149.95
NewsU Webinar

Broadcast Writing 101: Write Like You Talk

This webinar offers specific ways to improve your television news writing by focusing on a conversational style and exposing common mistakes.
Broadcast date: April 18, 2019 at 2 p.m. Eastern
Jeff Butera
$29.95
NewsU Webinar

How Newsrooms Can Use WhatsApp to Combat Fake News

A guide for how journalists can use a WhatsApp account to identify rumors and share fact-checks with readers.
March 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. Eastern
Yasodara Cordova
$29.95
NewsU Webinar

Dear Reader: Accomplish More With Your Newsletter

Learn how to better harness the power of a newsy daily email, from staffing it to winning loyal readers with its content and tone.
Broadcast date: May 23, 2019 at 2 p.m. Eastern
Kris Higginson
$29.95
Poynter Seminar

How to Cover the Arts on Any Beat

Local journalists will learn strategies to creatively and meaningfully cover the arts — even when it’s not their beat.
May 5-7, 2019
Apply by: April 5, 2019
Tom Huang
Free for selected applicants
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