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The National Association of Hispanic Journalists presents
"Latinos and the News: The influence of Latinos in news coverage, politics and American newsrooms.
A NAHJ Region 6 Midwest Conference featuring professional development seminars for journalists of all career levels."
Fee:
Professionals: $40 pre-registration; $50 on-site
Students: Free for pre-registered; $10 on-site
Pre-registration deadline: Nov. 7, 2003
Nov. 21-22 at the Atheneum Hotel in Greektown, Detroit
Friday, Nov. 21
- 7-9 p.m.
Reception, Atheneum Hotel, Latin music and hors d’oeuvres
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003
- 8:15 - 9:00
Registration and Coffee/breakfast
- 9:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Welcome
- 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
"Covering Latinos in the Midwest"
How are Latinos in Chicago different from Latinos in Miami and New York? Politically? Culturally? Experts talk about demographic trends, what issues affect Latinos locally, from education to housing, to local politics. Panelists include Osvaldo Rivera, director of multicultural affairs at Madonna University in Livonia.
- 9:30-10:30 a.m.
"How to make the best use of sources"
We love to hate them. We see them as obstacles to the information we need. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This panel discusses how to cultivate and improve the relationship with the people on the frontlines of the organizations you cover. We talk to former reporters and editors who have made the jump from journalism to public relations. The panel includes Gisgie Davila Gendreau, a former reporter and copy editor at Booth Newspapers who currently who works with media relations at Michigan State University and Debra Pozega Osborne, a former Lansing State Journal (Lansing, MI) editor and a partner with public relations firm Lezotte Miller Public Relations.
- 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
"How to win the office politics game"
Thinking about firing off an angry letter to your bosses? Shopping on the web while at work? Think twice before you act. While it might feel right at the time, these actions can haunt you forever. Learn how to shine in your newsroom with a panel that includes Detroit Free Press recruiting and development director Joe Grimm.
- 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
"Growing pains of the Spanish-language Media"
With the surge in Spanish publications by mainstream media companies, questions are arising in the area of ethics, ownership and staffing. Are publications truly autonomous? Do the same journalism standards and ethics that apply to English language media apply to Spanish? A discussion on media ownership, ethics, staffing, the changing demographics in the Midwest, and language as it relates to Spanish-language media. In Spanish. Coordinated by Marilia Gutierrez, Online Producer at Chicago Tribune Interactive.
- 12:00-1:00 pm
Luncheon Guest Speaker: Juan Gonzalez, NY Daily News Columnist and NAHJ president
- 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.
"Elections 2004 and the Latino Vote"
For Republicans and Democrats, the quest for Hispanic Americans' votes is seen as a matter of survival in the 2004 elections. As the Hispanic population grows, so does political clout and both parties believe that ignoring this societal shift would mean defeat in future elections.
Coordinated by Detroit News reporter Santiago Esparza, Detroit News reporter. Panelists include NAHJ president Juan Gonzalez.
- 1:15 – 2:45 P.M.
"Learn how to manage your money. Take control of your destiny"
Let’s face it. We’re in a business not known for glamorous paychecks and in today’s economy, more and more journalists are living on part-time jobs and free-lancing. Attend this seminar and learn how you can build a nest-egg, save money and plan for retirement. Coordinated by Detroit News reporter Kim Kozlowski.
- 3:00-4:00 p.m.
"Why you should be an editor?"
Latinos are needed in news management positions but what does it take to be an editor? Hear what editors have to say about why they went into management. Learn what rewards they reaped after moving from reporter to editor. Though you may not see yourself as an editor now, you’ll gain insights on improving news reporting by hearing what these panelists say about management opportunities. Panelists include Detroit News Managing Editor E.J. Mitchell and Detroit Free Press Deputy Managing Editor Julie Topping.
- 3:00-4:00 p.m.
"How to retain minorities in newsrooms?"
A discussion on how to improve minority retention in American newsrooms. In 2003, the number of minority journalist increased to 12.56 percent. Twenty-five years ago, it was 4 percent. The national average is 31.1. At least 300 more minorities were added to newspaper staffs, raising the total to about 6,900 among the 55,000 staffers. Yet there are still no people of color at 372 American newspapers with total circulation of 4,113,752. Panelists include Ruth Seymour, journalism lecturer at Wayne State University and former Director of the Poynter Institute’s "Push the Edges" Project to increase the cultural diversity of the mass media.
- 4:15-5:15 p.m.
How to get the job you want?
You’ve hungered for that special job as a newspaper columnist, manager, designer or sports writer, but haven’t figured out quite how to do it. Learn from the experts how they got the job of their dreams. A discussion with media professionals about what it took to get to where they are. Hear from Detroit News Assistant News Design Director Karina Murillo, Chicago Tribune Recruiter Sheila Solomon and entertainment and lifestyles reporter & columnist Kelley Carter.
- 4:15-5:15 p.m.
"How the federal government's war on terrorism is affecting Latino immigrants" (still tentative)
- 5:30 Region six caucus – An open session for all conference attendees. We discuss issues that are important to you. Join NAHJ and make a difference! Coordinator: Margarita Bauza
Night on the town on your own!
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