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There’s nothing more important than trust.
Last month, more than a dozen experts explored how important a role strong, clear journalistic ethics play in rebuilding trust of the Fourth Estate in our communities — especially in an ever-confusing information landscape.
The series — “Ethics in the age of disinformation” — took us behind the scenes with standards editors who grapple with difficult editorial decisions daily; shared successful tactics for disarming election-focused disinformation campaigns; and exposed our own vulnerabilities to mis- and disinformation.
It also shared bright spots and case studies for putting audiences first — core to building trust. If you missed part or all of the series, I hope you'll watch the replays on our site and visit our new resource page on countering rumors, mis- and disinformation.
This newsletter is full of even more resources — new programs and collaborative partnerships designed to put journalists and your needs first. As always, we welcome your ideas on how we can meet this important moment in journalism.
Beth Francesco
Executive Director, National Press Club Journalism Institute
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June 7: What journalists need to know about copyright & defamation suits
Knowing the essentials of copyright and libel laws is critical for newsroom journalists and independent freelancers — especially in an increasingly litigious media environment.
Join the Institute for a free, 75-minute webinar at 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday, June 7. Attorney Chad Bowman of Ballard Spahr will outline copyright and libel law essentials for today’s media environment and take questions to help journalists and freelancers understand their rights and how to follow the law.
This program will not be recorded by request of instructor.
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June 21: Crafting sharp & responsible headlines for your political stories
Headlines are the most important starting point of a story. In an era of search engine optimization and short attention spans, writing a great headline is harder to do — especially when it comes to political stories.
Join the Institute and Resolve Philly's Modifier for a free webinar at 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday, June 21. Instructor Aubrey Nagle, Resolve Philly’s director of practice change, will teach participants how to write and frame a headline for a political story; the different types of headlines to use depending upon the story; and the pitfalls of using sensationalized or misleading language.
Participants will practice writing and rewriting a few headlines to get practical experience in producing responsible headlines for your 2024 election coverage.
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Mental health is among the most important challenges for media professionals. Around the world, journalists are experiencing burnout, anxiety, as well as PTSD or vicarious trauma.
The Institute is committed to supporting the change toward a healthy work culture in journalism. That’s why we have partnered with The Self-Investigation for the first “Mental Health in Journalism Summit” that will take place on Oct 8-10, 2024, with the co-funding of Fred Foundation.
The Summit is free and will take place online. It will be a three-day program that will bring together voices from across the globe, in both English and Spanish. Save the date — we’ll share more information soon.
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Editor & Publisher Magazine featured the National Press Club Journalism Institute in its April print and digital editions.
In addition to sharing the Institute’s commitment to skills building, E&P said:
"The Institute has made it a point to help journalists in the human journey — with programs to help journalists manage burnout and stress, deal with online harassment, and learn how to separate their careers from their identities.
The organization also publishes one of the hottest daily newsletters in the industry."
Read more.
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Institute receives support from Cowles Charitable Trust
The Cowles Charitable Trust, established in 1948 by former newspaper editor and publisher Gardner “Mike” Cowles, Jr., awarded a $2,000 grant to the National Press Club Journalism Institute to support its general operations. Thank you to the Cowles Charitable Trust for your support!
Cowles joins the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation and Inasmuch Foundation in supporting the Institute’s important work.
For information about how to help sustain the Institute’s operations, contact Development Manager Mitch Harle.
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Sofia Andrade of Miami, Florida, was recognized with the Summer Lewis Scholarship, which provides housing and a $4,000 stipend to support a student journalist of color interning at a news media outlet in Washington, D.C. Read more about Andrade. | |
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Fanta Kaba of New York, New York, was recognized with the Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship, totaling a one-time scholarship of $5,000 for high school seniors. Read more about Kaba. | |
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Alice Scott of Austin, Texas, was recognized with the Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo, totaling as much as $20,000 over four years. Read more about Scott. | |
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The National Press Club and the Institute regularly issue press freedom statements to support press freedom around the world. Here’s a selection of recent statements:
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