Thursday, June 24, 2010

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ALL SESSIONS ARE AT THE COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Morning Plenary                                                          

Korbel Ballroom 1

THURSDAY   8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The War at Home: Mexico’s Drug Wars Coming to Your Town Soon

The drug wars along the Mexico-U.S. border are heating up. Posses are shooting it out, prison gangs have emerged on both sides of the border as enforcers. Journalists in Mexico and the United States are being killed and intimidated as efforts intensify to silence them. Now the violence is starting to claim American lives–a rancher killed in Arizona, an American consulate worker and her husband in Ciudad Juarez, a Texas sheriff’s deputy. As America’s insatiable appetite for drugs shows no signs of abating, drug gangs are becoming bolder and are marching farther north. Their reach is already well established in every state. Is the violence on the border the future for our communities?

Panelists to come

 

Audio Slideshows 101                                                                 

ROOM 405

THURSDAY  8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

You’ve acquired your audio interviews, ambient sound and taken powerful pictures, but what’s next? One of the more powerful forms of storytelling is the audio slideshow. Attendees will learn how to weave a story using these multiple forms and how both forms compliment the other.

INSTRUCTORS:

Robert Hernandez, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, USC Annenberg School of Journalism

Steve Saldivar, News21 Carnegie-Knight Fellow, UC Berkeley

 

Podcasting 101 — Audio editing and podcasting                             

ROOM 405 

THURSDAY  10:30 a.m. – Noon

This session will help you feel more comfortable recording audio, recording your voice and editing all of it to produce a quality product. What are some of the tools you’ll need to accomplish a quality podcast and what will you need to do to promote your work?

INSTRUCTOR: Doug Mitchell, Career Coach, Knowledgewebb.net

 

Twitter 101                                                                                              

ROOM 406

THURSDAY  10:30 a.m. – Noon

 Sponsored by: Toyota

Still wondering about Twitter? Why and how can it be useful and should you attempt to use it? Not only will this session teach you the basics of Twitter, it will also show you how to use it in a mobile setting and whether it’s right for you. The session will also include best practices and techniques to using the service correctly while treating your audience and yourself in a professional fashion. Some of the ethical issues about using Twitter will also be discussed.

Instructor: TBA

Conventions Do’s and Don’ts: How to Take Advantage of What NAHJ Offers

ROOM 502 

THURSDAY  10:30 a.m. – Noon 

You’ve just opened the convention program book and you’re confused. Too many panels, programs, receptions. In this session, learn how to make the most of the conference. This panel of reporters — from print to multimedia — promise to share their tricks for making successful connections, attending the most beneficial programs that suit your career needs; as well as making the best impression at the Career Expo and maintaining contacts after the conference has ended.

MODERATOR: Crystal Ayala, Anchor, Puerto Rico TV

PANELISTS:

Elaine Aradillas, Reporter, People Magazine

Russell Contreras, Reporter, The Associated Press

Anabel Marquez, Freelance Journalist, Los Angeles

 

Mining Your Beat: Freedom of Information Requests                 

ROOM 501

THURSDAY  10:30 a.m. – Noon

Public records can be the source of high impact watchdog journalism. But getting those records isn’t always easy. The key is an effective Freedom of Information Act request. In this workshop, you will learn how to craft an effective FOIA request from Ted Bridis, investigations editor for The Associated Press’ Washington Bureau and nationally recognized expert on FOIA. You’ll learn how to frame the request, how to interpret the response, and how to work through the responses that don’t give you what you want. 

INSTRUCTORS:

Ted Bridis, News Editor, The Associated Press Enterprise Team  

Karen Kaiser, Assistant General Counsel for News Governance, The Associated Press

 

Mining Your Beat: Database Reporting                                            

ROOM 504 

THURSDAY  10:30 a.m. – Noon

High impact journalism is often a numbers game. And government and agencies love to measure the effectiveness of their programs. The data they collect can be massaged and offered to readers or viewers as searchable databases. Mc Nelly Torres, the first Latina to sit on the board of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), is a pioneer of database reporting in South Florida. She’ll show you which stories lend themselves to database reporting, what it means to clean the data, and how to set up a searchable database that will bring readers to your paper and hits to your website.

INSTRUCTOR: Mc Nelly Torres, Independent Journalist and the Stimulus Team Leader for EdMoney.org, a project of the Education Writers Association

Building the Winning Portfolio                                                           

ROOM 404

THURSDAY  10:30 a.m. – Noon

Photojournalists Ray Chavez (The Oakland Tribune) and Carlos Gonzalez (San Francisco Chronicle) talk about what it takes to build a portfolio that will catch the eye of contest judges and prospective employers. Chavez was named Photojournalist of the Year by NAHJ in 2008 as well as the third place winner in the Photography Portfolio category by the National Headliners Awards. Gonzalez is a photojournalist as well as a multimedia producer. He won 3rd place with the Bay-Area News Photographer’s Association for best portfolio and has covered the world series, baseball in the Dominican Republic, elections in México, and a myriad of other assignments in Africa, Nepal and Iraq..

MODERATOR: Natalie Guillen, Staff Photographer, The New Mexican

PANELISTS:

Ray Chavez, Photojournalist, Oakland Tribune

Carlos Gonzalez, photo/video journalist and multimedia producer, San Francisco Chronicle

 

 

Teamwork on a Deadline – The Reporter/Photographer Relationship           

ROOM 503

THURSDAY  10:30 a.m. – Noon

Newsrooms are filled with many diverse individuals working under stressful deadlines.  One of the most important relationships is the one between the reporter and photographer. It means the reporter has to think like a photographer, looking for memorable moments, good sound and images that will help tell the story. It means the photographer has to think like a storyteller, by being flexible, communicating while shooting and anticipating what might occur around him/her. It’s a relationship that is essential to the daily on-air product. Hear and learn from veteran reporters and photojournalists about some simple strategies to help build and maintain that working relationship.

COORDINATOR: Manny Sotelo, Photojournalist, KUSA-TV Denver

MODERATOR: Lynette Romero, Anchor/Reporter, KTLA Los Angeles

PANELISTS: John Romero, Reporter, FOX 31 – KDVR-TV, Denver

More panelists to come

Turbo Charge Your Career with a Journalism Fellowship                    

ROOM 407 

THURSDAY  10:30 a.m. – Noon

In an era of media mergers and layoffs, blogging and citizen media, what should journalists be doing to update their skills and expand their horizons to meet the challenges of the future? A key strategy should include a plan for retooling, rethinking and sharpening your digital media and entrepreneurial skills to become leaders of your own journalistic destiny. Journalism fellowships are changing with the times — and can provide the place, the time and the support to help you experiment and launch your journalistic dreams. Restore yourself – and journalism, too! Learn the benefits of fellowships and how to apply from program decision makers, and hear from NAHJ members who have won fellowships tell you how it changed their lives. Find out why a journalism fellowship is the best investment you can make in your journalistic future.

COORDINATOR/MODERATOR: Dawn Garcia, Deputy Director, John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University

PANELISTS:

Elizabeth Aguilera, recent graduate of the Multimedia Reporting and Convergence Workshop at the Knight Digital Media Center at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism 

Kim Kozlowski, Science Reporter, The Detroit News

(Knight-Wallace Fellowships at University of Michigan alumna)

Frances Robles, Correspondent, The Miami Herald

(Knight Fellowships at Stanford alumna)

Joe Ruiz, Associate Producer-Lead for News, seattletimes.com

(Fellow at the Knight Digital Media Center’s News Entrepreneur Boot Camp 2010 at the USC Annenberg School for Communication)

NAHJ Membership Meeting                                                                

ROOM 505

THURSDAY   Noon – 1:30 p.m.

NAHJ invites its members to attend its membership assembly to discuss the state of the association with our board of directors. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and ask questions of the association’s elected representatives and hear from the candidates aspiring to become part of the board in 2010. 

 

You Are Here. Geocoding Solutions                                                   

ROOM 405

THURSDAY  1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

So there’s the content you have, but where did it take place? How can you use the location information provided in many new applications to sniff out a hidden story? How do you put all that information together so your audience can see what happened where?

INSTRUCTOR: Mark S. Luckie, Journalist/Author, 10,000 Words

 

Un-conference                                                                                          

ROOM 406 

THURSDAY  1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

What subjects would you like to discuss? These sessions will be pitched and voted upon by conference attendees in Denver. They can be discussions, trainings, etc. They can include multiple people or be a single person instructor. The beauty of this is that the conference attendees will decide what they want to learn about the most. Details on a selection process will be given at the conference. Another Un-conference will take place on Friday.

 

3D Workshop!                                                                                          

ROOM 501 

THURSDAY  1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

This session takes a look at the world of 3D, the 3D basics and its use in a fast-deadline environment. Highlights will include modeling and texturing basics, lighting and animation, using Cinema 4D.

PRESENTER: Jonathan Moreno, an award-winning visual journalist and illustrator in the publishing business for the past 20 years

Producing the Award-Winning “American Soldier” Project                   

ROOM 404

THURSDAY  1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 

The Denver Post’s photographer Craig Walker, multimedia photo editor Meghan Lyden and Director of Photography Tim Rasmussen discuss their commitment to follow the Pulitzer-Prize-winning story, “American Soldier,” over 27 months. They detail the process of creating both a print and online version to showcase the story and tell what it takes to pull off.

PRESENTERS:

Meghan Lyden, Multimedia Photo Editor, The Denver Post

Tim Rasmussen, Director of Photography, The Denver Post

Craig Walker, Photographer, The Denver Post

 

Somos pocos y la noticia no espera                                                    

ROOM 505 

THURSDAY  1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Trabajar en un periódico pequeño o en una estación de television o de radio con recursos limitados no quiere decir que su audiencia tiene que sufrir. Ser versátil y creativo con las destrezas periodísticas tradicionales y con la nueva tecnología puede constituir la diferencia entre mantener un empleo o no.

COORDINADOR AND MODERADOR: Sal Morales, Content Manager, WSBS MEGA TV, Miami

PANELISTAS:

Luis Cruz, News Director, KYMA NBC 11, Yuma Arizona

Alan Rivera, News Director, Independent News Network, Des Moines, Iowa

Luis Treto, Anchor/Reporter, Azteca América, Denver

 

Why Sourcing is Like Dating                                                                

ROOM 504

THURSDAY  1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Sourcing is like dating. You meet. You talk. You talk some more. Over time, you build a relationship of trust. They know they can tell you what’s REALLY going on in their agency without getting burned, and you know you can go to them when your editor wants something confirmed first and accurately. This workshop will lay out sourcing etiquette, so you can get any story you need on your beat.

INSTRUCTOR: Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Reporter, The Associated Press

 

Beyond Baseball and Soccer: Appealing to the Latino Sports Audience

ROOM 502

Coordinated by the NAHJ Sports Task Force

THURSDAY  1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Yes, lots of Latinos like soccer. Yes, it’s ideal to have a Spanish-speaking reporter when covering baseball. We know that. Virtually every professional sports league realizes the power of the Hispanic market and is trying to tap into it, but what are media outlets doing to appeal to the Latino sports audience? What can they be doing better? Leading sports journalists and editors from both English and Spanish-language outlets will explore this idea.  

MODERATOR: Jorge Arangure, Senior Writer, ESPN The Magazine
PANELISTS:

Angela Clemmons, Sports Copy Chief, The Denver Post

Mario Fraticelli, Director of Editorial Integration and Deputy Editor, ESPNdeportes.com

Paul Gutierrez, Senior Writer, Sacramento Bee; co-author, “Tommy
Davis’ Tales from the Dodgers Dugout with Paul Gutierrez”

Eric Ortiz, Senior Editor of New Media, NESN.com.

 

Media Law in the Digital Age: Practical Tips for Avoiding

ROOM 407 

Legal Liability and Using the Law to Improve Your Work

THURSDAY  1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

This session will give you an overview of the legal issues that you are likely to face as you embrace new technologies and publish your work online. In today’s rapidly changing media environment, the legal issues journalists have to be aware of get more complex every day. This panel will help you understand important legal concepts such as copyright and fair use, libel, privacy, and sunshine laws. We’ll also talk about the legal concerns that arise from new technology such as Twitter, social networks, news aggregation, and cloud computing. Other topics to be addressed may include reporters’ shield bill protections for online journalists, the effect of recent developments in First Amendment law, media reform and government policy, and access to public information and documents. Come prepared with your questions, whether you work for a big media organization or you are just beginning to work on your own blog.

COORDINATOR: Hiram Enriquez, Product Development, Univision Interactive Media

MODERATOR: David Ardia, Director, Citizen Media Law Project at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society

PANELISTS:

Jon Hart, partner at Dow Lohnes; Counsel, Online News Association

Geanne Rosenberg, Founding Chair, Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions, Baruch College of the City University of New York

Steven Zansberg, Partner, Levine Sullivan Koch & Schulz, LLP

 

News Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age                                   

ROOM 503

THURSDAY  1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.   

Former journalists and others interested in news and information have become news business owners. Learn how and why they created their own sites, and how they are faring. Panelists include hyperlocal founders, new journalism thinkers and a nonprofit news representative.

COORDINATORS: Jessica Durkin, Founder, InOtherNews.us; Knight Media Policy Fellow, New America Foundation and Teresa Puente

MODERATOR: Jessica Durkin, Founder, InOtherNews.us; Knight Media Policy Fellow, New America Foundation

PANELISTS:

Jennifer Deseo, Founder, TheHyperlocalist.com, New York City

Eduardo Hauser, Founder, DailyMe.com

Ann Imse, Editor, Colorado Public News

Jesús Sanchez, Founder, theeastsiderla.com, Los Angeles

Scott Schaefer, Founder, B-TownBlog.com, Burien, Washington

Marisa Treviño, Publisher, LatinaLista.net, Chicago

 

Blogging 101                                                                                   

ROOM 405

THURSDAY  2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

So you’re moving online or integrating it into your reporting. Great! This session will show you the tools and services available to you as well as some basic best practices for blogging. Why is it important to link, how do you keep your journalistic ideals and ethics and how can you invite your audience to engage and assist along the way? This session will also focus on the various services available, including mobile blogging and microblogging.

INSTRUCTOR: Mark S. Luckie, Journalist/Author, 10,000 Words

 

Geek Out!                                                                                            

ROOM 406 

THURSDAY 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism (logo)

This session was one of the hidden gems of the 2009 convention. Attendees shared information and asked questions about the latest tech innovations and how they could be used by journalists. What will we talk about this year? Who knows? You’ll have to show up to find out.

INSTRUCTORS:

Robert Hernandez, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, USC Annenberg School of Journalism

Joe Ruiz, Associate Producer-Lead for News, SeattleTimes.com

 

No Callbacks? Create a Portfolio, Promote Yourself and Get a Job

ROOM 502

THURSDAY  2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In this tough economy, countless job seekers are itching to make it big in the media industry. Where does that put you in your quest to become the best contender? How can you stand out from a crowd of thousands in today’s competitive market? Do people still ask for clippings? Should you create a website with your work samples?  Top media executives and an experienced recruiter have some solutions. Get the lowdown on the do’s and don’ts of the job search process and learn how to showcase your interpersonal skills in order to land that dream job.  

MODERATOR: Cristina Fernández, Assistant Editor, El Nuevo Día, San Juan Puerto Rico

PANELISTS:

Fernando Díaz, Managing Editor, Hoy, Chicago

Jorge Friguls, Director of News Operations, Entravisión Communications

Henry Lescaille, Vice-President, Human Resources, Time Inc

 

Rocky Mountain Photographers                                                     

ROOM 404

THURSDAY  2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Former staff photographers of the Rocky Mountain News will discuss their experiences when the newspaper shut down. The panelists will talk about what are they doing now to keep their passion alive and their new life outside of the newspaper.

PRESENTERS: Barry Gutierrez, Matt McClain, Evan Semon, former photographers for the Rocky Mountain News

 

Lighting: The Art of Controlling Light  

ROOM 503

THURSDAY  2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.

With the new technology in today’s video cameras, lighting seems to have become a lost art in television news. This session is intended to help you understand how one light or a three-light setup can be used to create a variety of light qualities to enhance your story. Not only will this session help the television news photographer, but also the video journalist and the multimedia journalist producing content for newspaper and television websites.

INSTRUCTOR: Manny Sotelo, Photojournalist, KUSA-TV, Denver

 

It’s Not Just Talk: Build Your Network

ROOM 501

THURSDAY  2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.

In a relationship industry, do you know how to build your network? Relationships are key to our industry, not only to develop sources but to advance as a successful professional. Many people only think of their network when they lose their jobs – and although that is a critical time to focus on networking, learning how to evaluate, expand and strengthen your network year-round is key to never having to look for a job again. This hands-on session will provide participants with a different approach to building relationships, which they will be able to apply right away.  

MODERATOR: Gustavo Reveles-Acosta, Enterprise Reporter, El Paso Times

PANELISTS:

Rebecca Aguilar, Freelance Television/Multimedia Reporter; Founder, Wise Latinas Linked

Mariela Dabbah, Media Contributor; author of several books including: The Latino Advantage in the Workplace and Cómo conseguir trabajo en los Estados Unidos

Kevin Olivas, Parity Project Director, NAHJ

 

My Story Needs a Graphic!

ROOM 504

THURSDAY  2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.

This session takes a look at what makes an effective graphics department in today’s newsrooms and how reporters and editors can effectively collaborate with the graphics department to create rich, information-packed, story-telling packages.

PRESENTER: Jeff Goertzen, Graphics Editor, The Denver Post; award-winning international graphics consultant for 30 years

How Do You Fund a Startup?                                                             

ROOM – TBA

THURSDAY  2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Entrepreneurial journalists need funding. There are various sources you can tap, from grant makers to loans to venture capitalists. A mix of funders and entrepreneurs and founders of websites who have been through the process discuss funding tips and experiences. In a true, frank discussion, they discuss what is working and what isn’t.

Panelists to come

Live Webcasting                                                                                          

ROOM 405

THURSDAY  3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Those journalists out-and-about should be able to stand out when news breaks. What tools can you use to go live anywhere there’s bandwidth? From Ustream, Qik and other tools to Voice over IP technology, this course will show how a small financial investment can help you go live when you need to most. 

INSTRUCTOR: Joe Ruiz, Associate Producer-Lead for News, SeattleTimes.com

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)                                        

ROOM 406

THURSDAY  3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Sponsored by: Microsoft

Despite your best efforts and quality reporting, the story you wrote may not be the first indexed page when people search for the latest. Proper search engine optimization techniques can complement your reporting and ensure your audience finds your hard work.  

INSTRUCTOR: Mark S. Luckie, Journalist/Author, 10,000 Words

The Transition from Print to Online                                     

ROOM 404 

THURSDAY  4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.                    

Sponsored by: Microsoft

When the Seattle Post-Intelligencer ceased to be a print newspaper, photojournalist Josh Trujillo was kept on staff to help in its transition to an online-only newspaper. Trujillo speaks about his new working environment, changes in his shooting style to accommodate the new workflow, and adjustments to his job description as a visual journalist. He also shares his experiences on how this online-only publication handles the competition from other online sources in the area.  

PRESENTER: Josh Trujillo, Visual Journalist, Seattle Post-Intelligencer.com

Sound Salon                                                                                      

 ROOM 504 

THURSDAY  4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Join NPR’s Mandalit del Barco in a fun, enlightening, interactive showcase of audio storytelling. The annual “Sound Salon” features creative stories by Latino reporters and producers from public and commercial radio, websites, podcasts and other outlets. Participants are encouraged to get in touch with the moderator before the salon, or they can arrive with recordings of their own work to share. This popular session is “ears-on” and informal, yet designed to exchange ideas and techniques, and also to get you excited about the best in today’s audio storytelling.

PRESENTER: Mandalit del Barco, Correspondent, NPR News

 

Social Media: From Novelty to Fact of Life                                 

ROOM 407

THURSDAY  4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: McDonald’s

Social media is now a pervasive force, and journalists have gone from discovering Facebook or Twitter to incorporating them into their daily work. What are the best practices out there? Are social networks always friends or foes of journalism? This panel will look at how media organizations and independent journalists are using social networking to enrich the way they do their jobs. From crowd sourcing your assignment desk tasks to shaping up your own personal digital brand, we will discuss what the latest trends are, what they mean for you, and the ethical issues arising from these developments. 

COORDINATOR: Christine Maddela, Anchor/Reporter, WKRN-TV, Nashville

PANELISTS:

Davar Iran Aldaran, Civic Journalist

Joe Cole, VP News Director/Anchor, KXRM, Colorado Springs

Regina McCombs, title, The Poynter Institute for Media Studies

Getting Your Interviews with the VIP’s                                     

ROOM 501 

THURSDAY  4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Possessing sources is an art and a journalist is only as good as his/her sources. Learn how to go above and beyond in reaching out to the best sources in your market. Seasoned reporters and high profile celebrity publicists will teach you how to surface to the forefront of a professional relationship selection consideration so you can get that most desired interview that others are longing for. Find out what to do in order to make the most out of your interview.

MODERATOR: Crystal Ayala, Anchor, Puerto Rico TV

Panelists:

Elaine Aradillas, reporter, People Magazine

Gabriela Frias, anchor CNN en Espanol

Jocelyn K. Allen, Vice President of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, OnStar

Freelancing 101                                                                                 

ROOM 505

THURSDAY  4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

So you want to be a freelancer?  Learn how to use your contacts to land paying assignments. Hear what editors look for. Find out if queries ever work. Successful print, broadcast and online freelancers will share their experiences and insight. Whether you’re looking to supplement your income or embark on a new career, this panel will give you the basic knowledge you need to get your freelance career off the ground.

MODERATOR: Maria Burns Ortiz, Freelance Journalist; contributor, ESPN.com

PANELISTS:

Sandra Gonzalez, Freelance Television Reporter, WGNO-ABC26, New Orleans

Monica Ortiz Uribe, Freelance Radio Reporter, National Public Radio and Public Radio International

Carolyn Salazar, Freelance Print Journalist, New York Post; contributor, MSN Money

Geoff Van Dyke, Deputy Editor, 5280 Magazine; former freelance journalist

Career Expo Networking Reception                                            

Expo Hall F

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sponsored by FedEx(logo)

Description to come

Larimer Square welcomes NAHJ!

8 p.m. – Midnight

Description to come

 

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