Journalism & Media

July 24, 2023

AHCJ Webinar: Breaking Into Narrative Journalism

In this Association of Health Care Journalists webinar, seasoned editors and reporters will offer tips for breaking into narrative journalism, including knowing what editors want, crafting pitches and figuring out whether the pay will be worth the effort. 12:00 p.m. ET.

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July 20, 2023

AHCJ Webinar: Covering High-Risk Lab Accidents and the COVID-19 Origins Story

In this Association of Health Care Journalists webinar, investigative reporter Alison Young will talk about her book; provide context about what is known about what happened at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and about lab leaks more broadly; and offer resources and tips for staying on top of this very timely issue. 2 p.m. ET.

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July 19, 2023

AHCJ Webinar: Cancer News — Balancing Fear, Hype and Reality

At this Association of Health Care Journalists webinar, experts will suggest approaches to putting the latest U.S. Preventive Services Task Force screening recommendations in context while eliminating hype and not creating false hope. 2:00 p.m. ET.

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July 14, 2023

AHCJ Webinar: How Journalists Can Put ChatGPT to Good Use

In this Association of Health Care Journalists webinar, Alex Mahadevan, director of the Poynter Institute's MediaWise digital media literacy program, will take ChatGPT for a spin, discuss what he's learned about the new technology and answer your questions. 1:00 p.m. ET.

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"Why Is Climate Denial Still Thriving Online?"

"An extreme global heat wave has been blamed on climate change, yet online misinformation has evolved to counter the facts — despite platforms like TikTok banning climate denial."

Source: DW, 07/12/2023

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July 28, 2023

DEADLINE: Poynter and Google News Initiative Misinformation Student Fellowship Program

Fellows will work in local newsrooms Sept-Dec on projects aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation and promoting digital literacy at the community level and among the younger generation. Includes a $10,000 stipend and training. Apply by Jul 28, 2023.

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July 17, 2023

DEADLINE: Solutions Journalism Network's Journalists of Color Fellowship

This nine-month fellowship, Sep 6, 2023-May 31, 2024, is for ten mid-career U.S. based journalists who are interested in editorial management. This is specifically designed to support journalists of color, with at least five years of experience, who want to move into their first journalism leadership role. $6,500 stipend. Apply by Jul 17.

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July 13, 2023

ICFJ Webinar: Threads for Journalists, Mathematics Solutions for Crises

ICFJ's second math webinar features mathematician and AI entrepreneur Dr. África Periáñez, on how math helps solve global crises, plus a discussion on how journalists can use Instagram's new app Threads. At the end of the series, participants are eligible for a USD500 story grant. 10:30am ET.

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#SEJSpotlight: John Earl, Freelance Journalist

Meet SEJ member John Earl! John is an investigative journalist who has reported on Southern California water-management issues for over 16 years, including climate change, drought, government/corporate transparency and environmental justice.

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‘Orange’ Is the New Data — for Wildfire Smoke

The U.S. air quality alert scale is showing a lot of unhealthy colors this season, from oranges up to unhealthy reds and purples or worse, as smoke from wildfires in Canada periodically drifts across various U.S. regions. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox explores a key database and other resources to help journalists report on the spread of smoky air.

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