Each election cycle sees new tactics and technology used to misinform the public in the digital space. Join this high-level discussion on the dangers of disinformation and deepfakes to gain … Learn about this subject.
On the Ground in 2020: Before, During and After Unrest
As the 2020 election and ongoing protests bring political tension in the U.S. to new heights, this session will offer practical safety and trauma advice for journalists on the ground … Learn about this subject.
Cover Your Assets: How Not to Get Hacked and Other Essential Security Tips
With every new tool to help report the news, there may also come new vulnerabilities that foreign actors among others can leverage to sow distrust in journalists, the Internet, and … Learn about this subject.
#AMA About News SEO and Ranking in Google
This ask-me-anything style session will give the audience a crash course in SEO (search engine optimization) from the news perspective – and oh yeah, we’ll be playing video games while … Learn about this subject.
Artists Against an #Infodemic
Media organizations CatchLight, The Everyday Projects, and Dysturb, with digital strategist Pamela Chen and infectious disease specialist Dr. Jenell Stewart, are pairing health messages with visuals to document the daily impact of COVID-19. … Learn about this subject.
How Publishers Are Using CrowdTangle To Cover Elections
Learn how national and local news organizations are covering the U.S. elections on Facebook and Instagram, and hear from NBC News and The Hill on how they use CrowdTangle in … Learn about this subject.
Meet the JSK Community Impact Fellows for 2020-2021
Meet the first class of John S. Knight Journalism’s Community Impact Fellows for 2020-2021 and learn more about their projects. The 11 fellows are working on range of projects to … Learn about this subject.
How Local Publishers Are Using COVID Grants
A dynamic panel of local newsroom leaders share actionable insights on how they are using COVID relief grants to catalyze change by Facebook Journalism Project and the Local Media Association.
Investigating AI and Surveillance Technology in Your Community
The use of algorithmic decision-making tools is on the rise across our institutions, from criminal justice and education to public benefits and health care. Take facial recognition as one example: … Learn about this subject.
Bringing Local News Back: Leveraging Independent Content Creators to Help Irrigate News Deserts
Shifting reading habits, social media, and 24-hour cable news have created “news deserts” throughout the country, where local news no longer exists. News Break will be discussing how it may … Learn about this subject.