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Interviewing for Multimedia Stories
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
In this three-hour workshop, we’ll explore interview techniques, what questions to ask, how to convince reticent subjects to speak, and what makes for “good tape”. At the heart of most compelling, provocative, or surprising stories is an interview with the subject or subjects of the story. We’ll examine some successful pieces and figure out why they worked and how they were achieved, and we’ll put the tools we’ve just learned to work...
Storytelling for the Social Media Era
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
This class decodes the traditions of sometimes-perplexing social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as emergent communities such as Pinterest and Instagram; it is a guide to mastering the art of storytelling that feels native to these platforms. You will learn to cut through noise to glean trending stories, interact with sources for investigative reporting, compose and package stories for viral distribution, while collecting a massive...
Travel Writing
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
One reason most of us got into journalism was to see the world, and tell people about it. CUNY J-School Craft Prof. Tim Harper leads this workshop that aims both to inspire and inform, whether your goal is to become a full-time travel writer or you merely want to supplement your day job with stories you do while on vacation. The sessions will cover everything from how to find and pitch travel stories to what you can write off on your taxes when...
Social Media for Journalists
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
We will explore how social media tools – from Twitter and Facebook to LinkedIn and Pinterest – can spark story ideas, reveal trends, and connect you with new sources. Whether you’re a Twitter newbie or a master Tweeter, here’s your chance to dive in deep. In addition to covering social media ethics and etiquette, we will explore best practices and tips, tricks, and tools. Discover how social media can help you build your brand in the new...
Be Your Own Brand
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
In this workshop given by former BusinessWeek personal finance editor Toddi Gutner, now a successful independent writer and media consultant, students will learn the importance and particulars of building their own brand. Increasingly, today’s young journalists are following new, much more entrepreneurial career paths than their predecessors did. Instead of getting a job at a single media organization, these “indies” are going out into the...
Audio Workshop 01: Back to the Basics
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
For students feeling behind on basic audio mixing skills. This would be ideal for people continuing on with radio classes but feel behind on the basic stuff. Problems with recording, problems with basic ProTools use. Problems with organization.
Covering the 2016 Presidential Election
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
Juan Manuel Benítez, NY1 political anchor and reporter, will lead a discussion of how to cover the 2016 presidential candidates and election issues.
Getting Your Projects Funded
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
In a world of shrinking newsrooms, journalists need to get creative about how to bring the stories they care about to light. Grants, fellowships and crowd funding have become one piece of that puzzle. But how do you take a project from conception to funding? This session will be a crash-course on getting started down that road. We’ll talk about creating a beat or an area of expertise, putting together a proposal, and what a budget should look...
Covering the Middle East and its Peoples in the USA
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
Learn how to cover the varying communities accurately and with nuance The Middle East has dominated headlines for decades, especially since the September 11, 2001 attacks and the wars the US has waged in the region. Its peoples are often seen as foreign to the US. However, they have been immigrating to the US since the late 1800s. They come from a variety of ethnic and religious groups and are by no means monolithic politically and socio-economically....
Tools for Instagram Stories
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
Move over, Snapchat. Instagram Stories are now twice as popular than Snapchat with hundreds of millions of people using the feature everyday. It’s no wonder that news organizations and brands are hiring staff that can produce these short, punchy that connect with audiences. But creating a compelling Instagram story takes more than being #blessed. This two-hour course will cover everything you need to know to take your visual storytelling to the...
Build a Bot: Artificial Intelligence and Bots for News
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
Chat apps for news, Twitter bots, Alexa Skills… artificial intelligence is a growing trend in media. More and more media brands are automating their internal processes and experimenting with the automated delivery of news on mobile.Bots can keep an eye on things for us and engage with users in a more efficient way. In this evening workshop, we will cover: How news organizations are using AI and internal and external bots Best practices...
Map Your Story: Research, Reporting and Interviewing
Made in NY Media Center by IFP See all classes by this school @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY
Making a great film, podcast, or report starts with having a solid story. How do you turn a topic that sparked your interest into a story that others want to absorb? Learn tried and true techniques used by journalists, like interviewing, research, and story reporting and apply these skills to your creative project. The instructor for this day-long workshop is Iris Mansour, who has written and produced viral stories for Bustle, The Guardian, and Mashable,...
Interview Techniques: Uncover the Unexpected
Made in NY Media Center by IFP See all classes by this school @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY
Conducting successful interviews is an essential part of almost any non-fiction storytellers’ work: the stories you tell are only as good as the information you uncover. In this full-day course, you will learn and practice how to develop, structure, and formulate questions to get richer, more engaging responses from your interview subjects. This course is designed for those working in podcasting, documentary film, or...
Developing Your Doc: Find the Money & Prep Production
Made in NY Media Center by IFP See all classes by this school @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY
Developing Your Doc: Finding the Money & Prepping for Production There is an abundance of stories, issues and people to make a documentary about; to actually complete and finance a feature film is less common. Fundamental to succeeding is starting with a doable, marketable, and captivating treatment, and a proposal that accurately represents your project. The aim of this course is to prepare you for the road ahead, by giving...
Copy Editing
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism See all classes by this school @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
Copy editing in an ever-changing media landscape remains core to good journalism. The platform doesn’t lower the bar for editing standards. Copy editing enforces consistency, accuracy and fairness — something we need now more than ever. In this three-hour workshop, learn how to self-edit, catch grammar, spelling and style mistakes and produce clear, readable copy for publication.
Fundamentals of Podcasting
NYC Center for Media Education See all classes by this school @ 515 W 38th St, New York, NY
Discover the secrets of creating captivating talk-based podcast productions in this hands-on class. Learn how to record and mix audio using the Rodecaster Pro, seamlessly integrate music and sound effects, and master the art of editing with DaVinci Resolve’s Fairlight. Unleash your creativity and embark on an exciting podcasting journey.
Podcasting Essentials
NYC Center for Media Education See all classes by this school @ 175 E 104th St, New York, NY
Discover the secrets of podcasting at NYC Center for Media Education. Learn the technical skills needed for production, editing, and distribution, and start creating your podcast today. No prior experience is required.
Field Audio Recording for Podcasting
NYC Center for Media Education See all classes by this school @ 175 E 104th St, New York, NY
Learn how to capture high-quality audio on the go for your podcast with this workshop at the NYC Center for Media Education. Discover the essential equipment and techniques for field recording in various environments, perfect for podcasters looking to expand their reach beyond the studio. Enhance your podcasting skills and take your show to new places.
Producing a Live Podcast
NYC Center for Media Education See all classes by this school @ 515 W 38th St, New York, NY
Learn how to streamline your podcast production process by mixing intro music, sound effects, and music beds live while recording with your guests. This course at NYC Center for Media Education will teach you how to use the Rodecaster Pro and enhance your podcasting skills.
Podcasting Essentials: Marketing and Distribution
NYC Center for Media Education See all classes by this school @ 515 W 38th St, New York, NY
Learn the essential marketing and distribution strategies to take your podcast to the next level in this workshop by NYC Center for Media Education. Discover how to find the right platform, distribute to major aggregators, and create an effective marketing plan for your podcast. Perfect for podcasters looking to grow their audience and reach.