News and information to help journalists serve the public and stay safe.
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The conversation will describe how to consistently collect and select compelling details that evoke emotion and help convey the impact of coronavirus on people’s lives. Learn to identify the moments that compel readers toward a story’s purpose, and hear how to connect the reporting & writing process with our collective ability to understand what this pandemic means.
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Bill Plante Chair in Leadership & Media Integrity, Loyola University Chicago
Freedom Forum Fellow in Women’s Leadership
Leading remote teams demands a lot of managers. You need to be a
better communicator
than ever. Your
emotional intelligence
needs to be fine-tuned for each employee’s needs. Even if you hate detail work, you need to be a planner.
But here’s one thing you should never be: a high-tech prison guard.
Two recent articles make that clear. NPR business reporter Bobby Allyn
examined the rise of “tattleware
,” software that lets managers monitor employees’ keystrokes, download videos of their screens and use webcams to snap images while they are - or aren’t - at their desks.
“After three weeks of digital monitoring, the future of work surveillance seemed to both of us to be overly intrusive. As she put it, ‘Ick.’”
“Ick” is an understatement.
Remote surveillance of employees isn’t a management tool, it’s a weapon.
Wise leaders know better. Their goal isn’t to guard the office, it’s to guide the people.
Yes, they share clear expectations, talk about ethical guidelines, set deadlines and hold folks accountable - but not through hyper-micromanagement. They do it through
regular, rich communication
and coaching.
They understand that
autonomy is a key intrinsic motivator
for people, who are energized by being able to have a strong voice in their work. That voice, and a sense of self-direction and control are especially important to journalists.
The best leaders aren’t guards. Instead, they are managers who provide the guidance and glue that create great working relationships and quality journalism.
The foundation of it all is this sincere message: I trust you.
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To help job seekers navigate this evolving employment landscape, we reached out to journalism school career centers to find out how they are adapting to better meet the needs of students and alumni.
This series of Q&A’s features advice from:
- Suzanne Alcantara, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
- Amy Eisman, Director of the Journalism Division, American University School of Communication
- Lynda Kraxberger, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Missouri School of Journalism
- Michael Wong, Director, Career Services, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Alison Young, Curtis B. Hurley Chair in Public Affairs Reporting and Washington Program Director, Missouri School of Journalism
Today we look at what each school is doing to
help students and alumni connect
with potential employers during the pandemic, and what tips they offer for virtual networking.
Alcantara
: In an exclusively virtual environment, we are able to engage with employers and alumni across the country in ways we hadn’t considered before.
Eisman
: Hiring managers routinely reach out to faculty members they know who can likewise link them to new grads. Students: Stay in touch with your professors!
Kraxberger
: Many people are searching LinkedIn/Instagram and Facebook for webinar type events that allow them to get their name and face out there.
Wong
: We encourage students to look into the different organizations that are offering career-related webinars or support during this time. The
Poynter Institute
and the
Online News Association
are two that come to mind.
Young
: Meetups are still a good way to network… And there are a growing number of these kinds of virtual opportunities being listed on
Meetup.com
.
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The National Press Club Journalism Institute is spotlighting
the next generation of journalists
, students graduating from college or Master’s programs this spring into
a challenging job market
, in hopes they’ll meet future bosses and colleagues here who will reach out and support them in building journalism’s future together.
School
: Wayne State University
Location
: Detroit, Michigan
What's been your best moment in journalism?
Silmi
:
My best moment has to be my last day at my internship with
Michigan Radio
. There was
a story that I broke
and I ended up working on all day and night when I got home. It was a very stressful, but rewarding day since my story also made it in on the morning host's script.
What's the wackiest story you've worked on?
Silmi
:
Recently, I covered a campus Student Senate Zoom meeting and
witnessed a Zoombombing incident
where unexpected pornographic content was shared. I was both scarred and confused.
Read
Malak’s full profile
: “I decided to pursue journalism because I grew up seeing so many stories untold and so many people distrusting the news media…”
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Sending a handwritten letter may seem counterintuitive — or inefficient — to deadline-driven journalists. But taking time to focus on such a task can help
alleviate stress
and
strengthen relationships
.
Here are some ideas to spur a handwritten note:
- Send a thank-you note. (Practicing gratitude positively benefits wellness.)
- Send an update to a family member, friend or former colleague.
- Congratulate a recent high school or college graduate — and share some advice.
- Be there for a friend suffering a loss.
- Share why someone is special to you.
- Thank a first-responder, local journalist or other essential worker for their actions.
- Write a letter to yourself to read in a few months.
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This newsletter is written & edited by the National Press Club Journalism Institute staff: Beth Francesco, Holly Butcher Grant, Jim Kuhnhenn, and Julie Moos.
Send us your questions and suggestions
for topics to cover.
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