Originally recorded on March 13, 2014   In this webinar…: Who reads a city budget when growing up, going to college or first entering the workforce? Or questions authorities to explain a matter until every detail is crystal clear? Few, if any, yet skilled reporters and photographers rely on these practices to become successful journalists.…

Originally recorded on April 9, 2020 In this webinar… In this webinar, Michael Zinser will cover the following 3 topics: • Newsroom Union Organizing – Newsrooms have been organized at many newspapers, large and small, including The Missoula (Montana) Independent, Casper (Wyoming) Star-Tribune, The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington), Chicago Tribune, Omaha World Herald, and others. Michael…

Join us to learn about the NewStart program at West Virginia University FREE!! Originally recorded on April 15, 2022 For potential students and current owners and publishers. The NewStart program at West Virginia University identifies and trains the next generation of media entrepreneurs so they can purchase existing community newspapers or other media outlets and…

Originally recorded on April 20, 2017   In this webinar… Does your workplace look like your last family picnic?  Does your customer and co-worker look and act different than ten years ago? Do you experience challenges working with others from different generations?  If you answered yes to these questions, then this practical, real–life situational seminar…

Originally recorded on April 22, 2016 In this webinar… Whether you’re using them to share data and statistics or to provide background on a story, making use of breakouts can help trim your stories and provide a better experience for your readers. This session covers a rundown of effective breakouts and tips on how to…

Originally recorded on April 28, 2011 In this webinar… –Have trouble with lie vs. lay and who vs. whom? –Need a quick guide to healthy vs. healthful? –Pronoun usage a problem? –Is he shorter than she, or shorter than her? If you write, or if you edit the writing of others, then this webinar and…

Register Now! This webinar package takes you through four different course offerings focused on enhancing reporting and writing skills. The individual webinars have all been previously recorded and include: Making Video Work In Your Newsroom: Tim Schmitt AP Style Refresher: Ryan Martinez 50 MORE Ideas in 50 Minutes: Tim Schmitt and Zack Kucharsk Foundations, Ledes,…

Originally recorded on June 9, 2016 In this webinar… Journalists can tell digital stories with a variety of tools that make the experience more interesting and personal for the reader. This webinar introduces you to some of these tools, demonstrate why they are effective and explain how to use some of them. Most important, we’ll…

Originally recorded on June 16, 2022 In this webinar: Think you don’t have enough time for watchdog journalism? Overwhelmed with keeping the daily machine running? Get practical advice for creating a newsroom culture that values public service and accountability reporting, no matter the staff size. The first step is deciding what not to do or…

Originally recorded on June 21, 2018 In this webinar…: While game stories are important, adding new features and better coordination to your overall prep and college coverage plan can help maximize your resources. Former Niagara Falls Gazette sports editor and APSE member Tim Schmitt of GateHouse Media talks about building a better plan in advance…