Washington, D.C. Ethnic Media Watchdog Workshop
Oct. 17-18, 2009 – Hosted by American University, School of Communication and the Investigative Reporting Workshop
Join us for an exciting program funded by the McCormick Foundation and in collaboration with New America Media. This workshop will be presented by Investigative Reporters and Editors.
Ethnic media watchdog workshops help journalists sharpen their skills, learn new approaches and add depth to their reporting. Award-winning journalists from around the country volunteer their time to provide training on topics such as the 2010 census, criminal justice, the economy, education, health care, immigration and local government. Hands-on spreadsheet software training also will be offered.
Journalists leave the workshops armed with information about documents, databases and sources that they can begin using immediately to produce high-impact enterprise and investigative stories. Participants also receive a complimentary one-year IRE membership, which enables them to access thousands of journalism tipsheets and other training materials for continuing professional development.
Participants will be better equipped to provide enhanced coverage of their communities, benefiting audiences that are growing in size and influence across the United States.
Registration
Professional journalists: $25; Students $10. Fees include a 1-year IRE membership.
Online registration is closed. Please print out a copy of the PDF registration form for on-site registration at the workshop.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be sent via e-mail to Amy Johnston, amy@ire.org. There is a $10 processing fee for professionals and $5 for students for cancellations until the day before the event. Refunds will not be given for cancellations on the day of, or after, the event.
Optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training
Attend this hands-on workshop and learn how to use Excel spreadsheets for deadline and beat reporting on budgets, salaries, and Census data. Also learn how to dig deeper using the Internet and find valuable datasets for your stories.
This optional session is Sunday, Oct. 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Seating is limited to 18 people. Advance registration is required.
Location
- American University School of Communication
- 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
- Mary Graydon Center
- Washington, D.C.
- See campus maps
- Saturday training: Wechsler Theater - Located on the 3rd floor
- Sunday CAR training:Freidheim Labs - 3rd floor, Rooms 331 and 332
- Parking: Available to registered attendees.
Upcoming Ethnic Media Workshops
IRE thanks the following sponsors and collaborators for supporting our Ethnic Media Watchdog program:
Sponsors
- McCormick Foundation
- All of our local hosts and sponsors
