Sessions

Get ready for an evening of learning, training and networking! Check in and pick up information at the registration desk.

Get ready for an evening of learning, training and networking! Check in and pick up information at the registration desk.

Today’s journalists need digital spaces to showcase their work and brand their content. Learn how to produce a portfolio that will stand out from the pack. Hear tips on best practices, platforms and presentations. We’ll share examples and provide quick takeaways on making your site stronger and more engaging. No coding required — just an open and creative mind!

You’ve got the grades and the skills — but what about cultivating experience? Our expert panel tells how to land journalism internships, fellowships and mentorships — and how to get the most of them once you’re in. Newsrooms are made of constantly evolving teams. Here is how to stand out.

You’ve made it through school, built a portfolio and completed an internship — so how about that job? Hiring managers tell what they look for and how best to communicate with employers. These pros know the nuances of securing a job — from follow-up emails to countering salary offers, and everything in between.

Snapchat. Instagram. Facebook Live. There are more ways than ever for journalists to connect with sources and audiences. You, too, can leverage emerging platforms to verify content, gather more information and distribute your work. If you want to be a journalist of the future, this panel is for you.

Feeling lost or overwhelmed as you start your journalism career? Take a breath — and a seat — as you listen to journalism standouts who’ve found their way. From a White House reporter to a data visualizer and a game designer, you’ll hear refreshing perspectives on navigating the new newsroom.