They are hosting a 90-minute online training tailored for student journalists. The webinar is hosted and facilitated by Jennifer Karchmer, an independent journalist and 1991 graduate of Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications. The webinar will cover a variety of safety topics including risk assessment, pre-planning and newsgathering best practices for reporting on elections, rallies, and protests. Jennifer will be joined by Jeff Belzil, security director at the International Women’s Media Foundation, who will discuss security protocols, contingency planning, police tactics, personal protective equipment, and more.
The webinar is free; but registration is required. Maximum number of attendees is 50, so reserve your space early.
Professional and freelance journalists interested in attending can email Jennifer Karchmer with a request for registration: jenniferkarchmer@gmail.com.
The webinar begins promptly at 5:30p ET. Kindly log on 10 minutes early to confirm access and prepare your technology.
Webinar event details:
- When: Monday, Oct 21, 2024 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Topic: Student Reporter Safety
- Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WBWNjTdRSj6s6iFS4Yfh5w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.