The Seminars
Al Thompkins: “Let’s Get Critical”
Learn the skills of critical thinking so you can go way beyond the obvious announcement, handout and event coverage. We will pull apart real stories to discover the questions that journalists could have asked to enrich their stories and drill down on truth. Come expecting lots of laughs, interaction and audience participation.
Al Thompkins: Cool Tools
The Poynter Institute's Al Tompkins takes you on a lively romp through the latest and coolest tools that journalists are using to gather, edit, and file stories. Most of these tools are cheap or free. Many are mind-blowingly cool and easy to use. Our goal is to give you tools that will make your job easier and increase your productivity. It sounds like a scam, but it's real - we promise!
Funding Your Independent Project
You know your idea is solid, but where can you get the money to make it reality? Join us as we look at creative ways to find funding for your next project.
Reinventing Yourself Outside the Newsroom
Are you outside the newsroom but still chasing your dreams? Gail Hogan, Gabe Spiegel and Tim Flaherty will lead the discussion about how to pursue broadcasting/media careers outside the traditional route.
One Man Banding:
Reporter Turned Photographer
You’ve been handed a camera along with that mic, how can you effectively tell your story doing both? Our VJs will fill you in on the industry’s latest trend.
One Man Banding:
Photographer Turned Story Teller
More than just the camera person, now you’re the reporter too! Our experts will help you embrace your new role using your eye for the pictures to tell the best story.
The Next Five Years
Our industry is ever changing, time to get on board with what’s next or get out of the way! Join this seminar discussion as we look into the future…how changes of the next 5 years will impact you!
From College to Colleague
Don’t wait for graduation to make a name for yourself. Learn how to develop your personal brand as well as how your hard work now is setting the stage for success. Hear from some of your own. The time is now!
How to Win an EMMY® Award
Think winning an EMMY® Award is out of reach? Think again…Hear from our award winning insiders on how you too can add "EMMY® Award Recipient" to your resume.
Resume Tape Critique
Ever wonder about your Resume Reels first impression? Want to make your talent grab someone’s attention? Sit down with our panel of experienced media personnel as they help make your reel stand out among the rest.