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In Face of Gannett Job Cuts, NAHJ Stands Ready to Help

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The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is disappointed and deeply concerned that approximately 700 positions from Gannett’s U.S. newspaper division have been cut. Although NAHJ recognizes the challenges that media outlets face, we are saddened that such a sizable number of journalists will once again be out of work.
It is NAHJ’s mission to ensure that media outlets across the country maintain diverse newsrooms, especially as the nation experiences unprecedented population growth among Latinos and other communities of color. Diverse newsrooms are needed to accurately portray our communities.
NAHJ stands ready to help our members who have been affected by the Gannett layoffs. Currently, NAHJ board members are compiling openings in various regions and will work to connect our talented employees with potential employers. NAHJ will share information via social media and our website, nahj.org.
We also are asking that those affected by layoffs contact NAHJ VP for Print/Financial Officer, Russell Contreras, at russell.contreras@gmail.com so that NAHJ can identify those who need assistance.
Media companies are in the midst of a difficult transition, and NAHJ stands to make that transition with our members.
You are not alone.
Un abrazo,
Michele Salcedo
NAHJ President

Nominate Our Best for the NAHJ Hall of Fame

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Every year, NAHJ is proud to recognize an individual who has courageously upheld our mission to expand the number of Latinos in newsrooms and improve coverage of Latino communities.  This individual has demonstrated a commitment to our profession, paving the way for other Latino journalists.  They have practiced journalistic values with distinction while inspiring others to do the same. They have been pioneers, leaders and mentors.

This year, NAHJ will induct such individual(s) into its Hall of Fame at the 2011 Hall of Fame Gala to be held at NAHJ’s 29th Annual Multimedia Convention & Career Expo in Orlando, Florida on Friday, June 17, 2011.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any journalist is eligible, whether or not they are members of NAHJ. The person also may be in the academic field, demonstrating a commitment to producing outstanding journalists through education. The nominee, or a reasonable representative, must be able to attend the NAHJ Hall of Fame Gala in Orlando, Florida on Friday, June 17, 2011.

CRITERIA:

Individuals must be nominated by an NAHJ member. Please submit a letter of nomination with 300 words or less stating why this person should be inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame. In addition, a résumé, references, and writing and/or tape samples for the person being nominated must also be included. Members of the NAHJ board and staff are ineligible. Nominations will be presented to the board, which will have full discretion on the selection of inductees.�

Please send all materials to NAHJ Hall of Fame, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC  20045. The nominee should email Erwin Diaz at ediaz@nahj.org informing him who is being nominated and that the nomination materials are on the way.

ALL MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 8, 2010 

NAHJ has inducted 27 journalists into its Hall of Fame including pioneering journalists Rubén Salazar, Ignacio E. Lozano, María Elena Salinas, Juan Gonzalez, Geraldo Rivera, Cecilia Alvear, Rigo Chacón, and many others. Last year’s inductees were Ray Suarez, senior correspondent for PBS’ “The News Hour”, and Gloria Campos, a veteran anchor at WFAA-TV (Dallas).  For a complete list of all inductees go to: http://www.nahj.org/2009/07/nahj-hall-of-fame/.
Do you have an idea on who should be inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame? Nominate someone now! For more information and to nominate someone, download the form below.

NAHJ Hall of Fame application form

Region 2 Conference: “What’s New, What’s Next.”

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Region 2 Conference: “What’s New, What’s Next.” – February 04 -05, 2011  

NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, 20 Cooper Square, New York, NY  

“What’s New. What’s Next.” will examine everything from the nuances of hyperlocal journalism to the existing and emerging technologies journalists need to know to the finding your place in a constantly evolving newsroom. Be ahead of the curve. From social media to broadcast to diversity to the stories that are grabbing headlines and the stories that should be, we’ll hit on it all.  

Highlights include:

  • Opening reception and book signing with CNN host Soledad O’Brien
  • “Covering Our Community” Luncheon, sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hot Topic: Covering Childhood Obesity.
  • Local East Village Shootout. (*Sign up required – see below)
  • Resume and reel critiques (*Sign up required – see below)
  • A track of programming dedicated to student/young journalists
  • A track of Spanish-language programming

Wireless internet access will be available. Participants are encouraged bring their laptops, iPads, etc. 

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Schedule

Friday, Feb. 4

Opening Plenary with Soledad O’Brien
Presented by CNN, NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and NAHJ Region 2  

5 p.m. A Conversation with Soledad O’Brien   (click here for more information)

6 p.m. Book signing and cocktail reception  

Saturday, Feb. 5

9 a.m. – 10 a.m
Opening Session – MediaStorm 


10 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.   

  • Final Cut  (Multimedia Training)
  • Cubriendo comunidades latin@s: una agenda para Nueva York
  • Making the most of your internships
  • Hyperlocal News Collaborations: Creating the new wave of media. (Media Evolution)
  • *Local East Village
  • *Resume Reel & Critique

11:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.  

  • What we need to do to get on air: Latinos in Television (Broadcast)
  • Herramientas Interactivas Para Periodistas: Más allá del lápiz y papel (Spanish Language)
    • participants should have a gmail account for this session. For a free gmail account please click here.
  • More Than Status Updates: Using Social Media in Your Newsroom (Social Media/Tech)
  • Grad School: To go or not to go? (Young Journalists)
  • EJ Series: Independent News 101 (Entrepreneurial)

12:50 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 


Lunch
Covering Our Community: Healthcare Issues Among the Latino Demographic
Hot Topic: Childhood Obesity
Sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation  

2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.    

  • Optimización de contenido (SEO) y uso de redes sociales en periodismo (Spanish Language)
  • The promise and perils of the changing news industry (Media evolution)
  • Networking Your Networks: Social media for freelancers.
  • EJ Series: Bankrolling basics. Business plans for E.J.s. (Entrepreneurial)
  • Navigating the newsroom: Building relationships, understanding technology and becoming a leader – Presented by NBC (Broadcast)

 4:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.    

  • How to Be a One Man Band (Multimedia Training) 
  • Tech Tools and Trends (Social Media/Tech)
  • What I wish I knew when I started Out (Young Journalists)
  • Intro to Grantwriting (Funding)

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.  

Town hall with Region 2 director Maria Burns Ortiz
(Open to all NAHJ members – current, past and prospective)  

6:30 p.m.  Networking/fundraising closing reception  

Sponsored by NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute
Luncheon sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Registration

*registration will be capped at 150 registrants

Pre- registration rate before 02/03/2011

NAHJ Member $40
Non-Member $65
Student $20
Member of partner organizations $50 (AAJA, NABJ, SPJ, ASME, NLGJA, HPRA, NYWICI, ASNE)  

On-Site Registration Fee * After 02/03/2011  

NAHJ Member $50
Non-Member $75
Student $25
Member of partner organizations $60 (AAJA, NABJ, SPJ, ASME, NLGJA, HPRA, NYWICI, ASNE)  

**Two events require sign up in advance.**  

*Local East Village Shootout

Shoot an audio slideshow or a series of stills that capture the diverse flavor of the neighborhood. (Boundaries are 14th Street to Houston and Broadway to the river.) The images and/or audio slideshow must tell a complete story. The top five stories will be published in the Local East Village, a hyperlocal collaboration between The New York Times and NYU Journalism.  

Editing on Final Cut Express will be available all day of the conference on Feb. 5th. Shooters must have access to a DSLR. The winner will take home a prize to be determined. We have 18 slots available for the shootout, given on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must register for the conference to reserve a spot.  

For more info about the shootout, email Yvonne Latty at yvonne.latty@nyu.edu. For more info about the LEV:  

A link to the site: http://eastvillage.thelocal.nytimes.com/  

A link to a video about the site: http://vimeo.com/11989048  

*Resume and Reel Critiques

A select number of spots area available for resume/reel critiques from hiring and career counseling professionals. Slots are available throughout the day and will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Times will be assigned to participants once they have registered and their sign up request is received.  

For more info on the critiques, please send an email to nahjnyc@gmail.com.  

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Online registration

NAHJ members click here, then log in, and then click on the Events tab to select the Region 2 Conference. (Don’t remember your login information?? Please contact Paulo Luizaga at pluizaga@nahj.org or 202-662-7460.)  

Non members click here.  There will be a series of steps to verify so you can register through our online application form. (Please be patient.)  

If you are a member of a partner organization (AAJA, NABJ, SPJ, ASME, NLGJA, HPRA, NYWICI, ASNE) and want the registration fee discount, download a registration form here, fill it out and fax it in. Anyone who does not want to register online can also download the form and fax it in.  

As part of the registration process, whether online or using the form, you will be able to reserve a slot in the shootout or the critiques.  

The conference is open to everyone. Please share with friends, colleagues, anyone you know who might be interested