As the 2024 elections draw closer, political campaigns are poised for extensive outreach, with an anticipated surge in advertising spending. According to Axios, U.S. elections-related advertising is projected to reach approximately $16 billion. Local, community and ethnic media in US cities are gearing up to claim a fair share of local political ad dollars. Amidst the tensions and pressures of…
A Master Class with Mikhail Zygar Co-sponsored by the Journalism Protection Initiative and the International Reporting Concentration Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar began his career as a war correspondent, later founded the independent new outlet TV Rain to challenge the Kremlin narrative, and today is a bestselling author chronicling President Vladmir Putin’s imperial regime. Through it all, he has witnessed Russia’s…
Black Media Futures is a half-day virtual conference that aims to explore the current state and future prospects of Black media. The conference will feature a range of expert speakers and panelists who will share their insights and perspectives on the past, present, and future of Black media.
An audio talk at Newmark J-School featuring, Mitra Kaboli live in conversation with Jess Shane, host and creator of Heartbreaking, Shocking, Transformative Acclaimed audio documentarians Jess Shane and Mitra Kaboli will dive into the thorny nature of documentary and the creative and ethical challenges of working in narrative audio amidst the current appetite for compelling personal stories. The evening will…
On March 19, join Nate Burleson, former NFL wide-receiver turned CBS Mornings Anchor, and Vanessa Botelho, Associate Professor of Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Newmark J-School, for a conversation about Burleson’s journey from professional football to broadcast journalism, the hurdles he’s faced along the way, and how he’s cultivated a distinctive “voice” that resonates with millions of network television viewers.…
This hour-long workshop will delve into the process of applying for New York City press credentials. It will also explain the changes introduced by Local Law 46 of 2021, which transferred the responsibility of issuing press credentials from the NYPD to the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and established the Press Credentials Office (PCO).
Join us for a lively 30-minute talk with ProPublica founder Dick Tofel to explore the recent history and evolution of journalism business models. We'll consider ProPublica's origins and how and why nonprofit journalism has surged. We'll delve into various facets of the field and reflect on its challenges. A discussion and Q&A will follow.
A Master Class with Mikhail Zygar Co-sponsored by the Journalism Protection Initiative and the International Reporting Concentration Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar began his career as a war correspondent, later founded the independent new outlet TV Rain to challenge the Kremlin narrative, and today is a bestselling author chronicling President Vladmir Putin’s imperial regime. Through it all, he has witnessed Russia’s…
This event has been canceled. Following the 2014 murder of her son James Foley by ISIS militants in Syria, Diane Foley turned her anger and grief into a positive change, fighting for journalism safety and advocating on behalf of Americans held hostage around the world. Now, in her new book American Mother, co-authored with the National Book Award winner Colum…
As the run-up to the November 5 elections heats up, so does the need for the media to focus on the races and issues that matter to the communities they cover. Election season is also an opportunity for community media to expand their readership and reach. Delivering high-impact, in-depth stories on tight deadlines and expanding coverage with limited resources requires robust and efficient editorial decisions and reporting.
