Thursday, June 22

	Workshop Print Track sponsored by Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Online Track sponsored by Knight Ridder, Asia and The Pacific Issues Track sponsored by The Honolulu Advertiser
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom Foyer	REGISTRATION
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki Kaua'i Room	PLENARY: STAYING RELEVANT, STAYING ALIVE: WHAT'S NEXT FOR MAINSTREAM MEDIA? For mainstream media, it’s a new world order. People are increasingly bypassing newspapers and getting their news elsewhere. It’s not just about online news anymore. Readers are finding what they need in new formats, from PDAs to cell phones. Add to that the financial pressures facing today’s media, stirring a climate of cutbacks and consolidation. Is the industry being redefined? What does it mean for journalism? Some of the country’s top media executives share their perspectives and take questions. Coordinator: Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, staff writer, The Wall Street Journal Moderator: John Yang, Washington correspondent at ABC News Panelists: Paul Steiger, managing editor, The Wall Street Journal; Neil Budde, general manager and executive producer, Yahoo! News; Ann Marie Lipinski, editor, Chicago Tribune and senior vice president of Tribune Company Sponsored by Honolulu Star-Bulletin
8:30 - 10 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Room	VOICE COACHING Voice is power. Nowhere else is that more important than in the field of broadcasting. Vocal Awareness is a trademarked and copyrighted method for communicating as effectively as possible. Learn the difference between merely being a news reader or being a storyteller. There will be vocal exercises to strengthen the muscles, practice breathing techniques and develop your brand. Print journalists will learn specific techniques for pitching stories, conducting interviews and other exercises to enhance communication. Speaker: Arthur Joseph, president, Vocal Awareness Institute
8:30 - 10 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki Ewa Room	TRANSITION FROM STAFF TO FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER Four photographers will share their various experiences and insights into freelance photography and videography. Learn what it’s like to make the transition from a stable, 40-hour work week with benefits, paid vacations and a few perks to the unpredictable freelance world. Find out how to play the dual role as both a creative visual artist and smart business/marketing person. Other issues they will discuss include copyright, contracts, the impact of digital technology and why they chose to freelance. Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, staff photographer, Associated Press Moderator: Barry Wong, freelance photographer and former Seattle Times staff photographer Panelists: Barry Wong; Darrell Miho, freelance photographer; Dean Sensui, freelance photographer and former Honolulu Star-Bulletin photographer; Michael Yamashita, freelance photographer and National Geographic contract photographer.
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Room	COVERING THE COMPLEXITIES OF ISLAM In today's super-heated climate surrounding Muslims and Islam, this session gives reporters and editors the knowledge necessary to provide more complete and accurate coverage. Topics will include the diversity of Muslims in America and sensitive issues in covering Islam. Panelists will provide context, practical tips, contacts and coverage ideas. Coordinator: Janet Tu, religion writer, The Seattle Times Moderator: Allie Shah, staff writer, The Minneapolis Star Tribune Panelists: Hedi BenAicha, director, Levin Memorial Library, Curry College; Maha ElGenaidi, founder and president, Islamic Networks Group; Najwa Shihab, anchorwoman, Metro TV, Jakarta
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki Kahulau Room	COVERING ASIA: SMART FOREIGN COVERAGE AT A TIME OF SHRINKING NEWSHOLES, SHORT ATTENTION SPANS AND BIG-SCALE BREAKING NEWS While the appetite for foreign news is increasing, it's disappearing from our newspaper pages. Coverage from key Asian cities such as Beijing, Seoul, New Delhi and Tokyo is crucial in assessing the global impact of issues ranging from technology to trade to nuclear arms. So how do we pitch and publish news that's relevant and meaningful for our readership? We'll hear from key correspondents on navigating Asia in the new century and how they go about selling an overseas story to their editors back home. We'll hear from editors on what they want from overseas. Correspondents and editors will talk about what it takes to get on 1A, what makes a great read and how not to fall into the trap of writing about the "exotic." They give tips on how they balance breaking news with enterprise and how to develop a specialty or beat. For those who want to be foreign correspondents, there will be a Q&A session on how you might prepare, how to make yourself stand out from the competition with a killer proposal, great story ideas, fluency in language and a deeper understanding of the country or culture. Coordinator: Donna Kato, style editor, San Jose Mercury News Moderator: John Yang, Washington correspondent, ABC News Panelists: Jesse Pesta, news editor, Wall Street Journal; Ken Wills, chief sub-editor Reuters, Asia; Keith Richburg, foreign editor, The Washington Post; Ching Ching Ni, Beijing correspondent, Los Angeles Times; Simon Li, assistant managing editor, Los Angeles Times.
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki O'ahu Room	BULLET-PROOFING YOUR STORIES: ANONYMOUS SOURCES AND ETHICS AMID SHRINKING PRESS FREEDOMS At a time of increased scrutiny and second-guessing, every journalist should take steps to protect the stories they write and edit. This session examines the changing role of anonymous sources and the increased awareness and importance of ethics in covering beats and stories. In recent years, journalists have grappled with controversial subjects such as: Judith Miller’s conduct at The New York Times, the Jim West investigation in Spokane, fabrication allegations or lack of attribution that have led to resignations at multiple news outlets, the question to publish cartoons that have incited riots and killings and the revision of ethics policies. Ever-present are issues of source protection and confidentiality – especially of whistleblowers. Coordinator & Moderator: Athima Chansanchai, reporter, Seattle Post Intelligencer Panelists: Leonard Downie, Jr., executive editor, The Washington Post; Bob Steele, Nelson Poynter Scholar for Journalism Values and Senior Faculty, Ethics, The Poynter Institute; Candace Heckman, consumer protection reporter, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki Walalua Room	THE ART OF THE RADIO INTERVIEW Participate in an interactive session on the art of the radio interview. Industry professionals will conduct mock interviews, show you how to warm up an interviewee and get them talking. We'll listen to some stories that exemplify good interviews. We'll share successful interviewing techniques and teach you tricks to get the strongest tape. Coordinator: Walt Swanston, director, diversity management, NPR Moderator: Cheryl Hampton, director, news staffing, NPR Panelists: Nguyen Qui Duc, host and producer, “Pacific Time,” KQED; Reena Advani, associate producer, foreign desk, NPR
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki Wai'anae Room	THE VISUAL STORY: NEWSPAPER DESIGN IN THE 21st CENTURY Presenting daily news is becoming a much larger challenge as the Internet, webcasts, podcasts, blogging and television strengthen their appeal to readers. What measures should the printed format take to serve the modern reader? What is the role and value of innovative design, of telling stories in non-traditional ways? Increasingly, graphics is what drives the presentation. Experts in the field of graphic journalism talk about ways to gracefully incorporate it and do it better. Coordinator: Caroline Paras, news design editor, Los Angeles Times Moderator: Tan Ly, assistant news editor, The Washington Post Panelists: Michael James Rocha, features design editor, The San Diego Union-Tribune; Ross Toro, deputy graphics editor, Los Angeles Times; Archie Tse, graphics editor, The New York Times
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki 'Iao Needle/'Akaka Falls Rooms	TURBO CHARGE YOUR CAREER: MID-CAREER JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS Does your career need a boost? Do you wish you had time to immerse yourself in a topic without deadline pressure? A mid-career journalism fellowship may be just what the doctor ordered! Listen to a panel of journalists describe their year as a journalism fellow at Stanford, Harvard and the University of Michigan where they spent time in the company of other accomplished journalists. They will talk about their experiences during this year and how it recharged them. Coordinator and Moderator: Birgit Rieck, program manager, Knight-Wallace Fellows at Michigan Panelists: Christine Tanaka, news director, KIMT TV, Mason City, Iowa; Andrew Lam, editor, Pacific News Service; Callie Crossley, program manager, Nieman Foundation.
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki Kohala/Kona Rooms	BEYOND BLOGS, PODCASTING, WIKIS, RSS AND WHATEVER'S NEXT There is much confusion about blogs, wikis, podcasting, and all the rest. Is this the end of journalism as we know it? Or is it just another small step in the evolution of media? What about photoblogging, videoblogging, RSS and whatever's next? Top experts discuss the issues and show you what innovative media outlets around the world are doing to reach new audiences in different ways. Coordinators: Katharine Fong, deputy managing editor, San Jose Mercury News; Sharon Prill, vice president of interactive media and marketing, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Moderator: Sreenath Sreenivasan, new media professor, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism Panelists: Sreenath Sreenivasan; Sharon Prill; Mike Smith, director, Media Management Center, Northwestern University
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Sheraton Waikiki Ewa Room	SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY: HOW DO THE PROS GET THOSE GREAT SHOTS? Sports photography takes advance planning as well as great anticipation. Three sports photographers and one sports photo editor talk about getting great sports photographs. Get tips on how pros from a major newspaper to a small town newspaper shoot sporting events from the Olympics to high school football games. Secrets revealed. Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, staff photographer, Associated Press Moderator: Kevin Fujii, staff photographer, Houston Chronicle Panelists: Kevin Fujii; Dennis Oda, staff photographer, Honolulu Star-Bulletin; Eugene Tanner, photo editor, The Orange County Register; James Yee, staff photographer, Topics Newspapers.
Noon - 2 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Kaua'i/Maui Rooms	NATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARDS LUNCHEON AAJA's national awards ceremony highlights excellence among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists and outstanding coverage of AAPI community issues during the past year.Candidates for AAJA national president, vice president for broadcast and treasurer will talk about their plans for the organization. AAJA will also honor the year's most outstanding members and chapter. Lisa Ling, special correspondent for the Oprah Winfrey Show and the National Geographic Channel, is this year's awards luncheon speaker. CNN Anchor Betty Nguyen and KHNL-NEWS8 morning Anchor Marvin Buenconsejo will co-emcee the event. Co-sponsored by Belo Corporation
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Room	REINVENTING YOURSELF AFTER THE DOWNSIZING Scores of journalists lost jobs to buyouts and layoffs in the past year, part of an unprecedented downsizing in the industry, attributed to the migration of traditional journalism to new information technology. But there is life after being downsized. You'll hear from journalists who have successfully re-established their careers using freelance, or reinventing themselves into different media roles altogether. Our panel will share their insights on how to work your skills to pay your bills. Coordinator: Wanita Niehaus, director of special publications, Scripps Media Panelists: Charles Q. Choi, freelance writer, Scientific American, The New York Times, National Geographic and other publications; Elliott Lewis, freelance television reporter, author of “Fade: My Journeys in Multiracial America“; Johnny Liu, chief of corporate communications, NeuroSky; Steve Reiss, deputy assistant managing editor, style, The Washington Post.
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Kahuku Room	KEEPING PRINT RELEVANT IN THE DIGITAL AGE: A Conversation with Time Inc.'s Martha Nelson As editor of the People Group, Martha Nelson oversees one of the largest and most successful franchises in media history -- a portfolio that includes People, People.com and Teen People. People alone reaches more than 40 million readers each week and was Advertising Age's 2005 Magazine of the Year. How does the leader of such an established print brand keep her titles relevant in the age of instant media? Is print still important? How should the evolving landscape change the way editors and journalists think about their publications? And what must print brands do to survive -- and prosper -- over the next five to 10 years? Please join us for this unique opportunity to engage in a frank and timely discussion with one of the most respected editors in the country, the founding editor of In Style magazine who was recognized by Media Industry News as one of the "21 Most Intriguing" people in the industry (October 2005) and by Forbes as one of the "World's Most Powerful Women" (2004, 2005). Question-and-answer session to follow. Coordinator: Bob Der, Sports Illustrated for Kids Speaker: Martha Nelson, editor, People Group Sponsored and presented by Time Inc.
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki O'ahu Room	LEADING IN TURBULENT TIMES A panel of leading editors talks about how to keep your staff, large or small, focused on covering the news, breaking stories, and righting wrongs in a time of radical change in our newspapers. This session is primarily for editors and would-be editors. Coordinator: Bobbi Bowman, diversity director, The American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) Panelists: Marsha McFadden, assistant managing editor, The Honolulu Advertiser; David Zeeck, executive editor, The News Tribune; Glenn Kramon, assistant managing editor, The New York Times
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Wai'anae Room	THE ART OF THE "SHORT" STORY It's not the size of the story, it's what you do with those precious inches. As much as we would all love to be working on the big honking project, the majority of stories we write are short. But short doesn't have to be a boring recitation of your most important facts. Short can be funny, short can be literary, short can move you to tears. Find out how to turn your 15 inches into artful prose from writers and editors who work under those constraints every day. Coordinator & Moderator: Sharon Chan reporter, The Seattle Times Panelists: Catalina Camia, Washington assignment editor, USA Today; Anne Marie Cruz, senior writer, People magazine; Lisa Heyamoto, features reporter, The Sacramento Bee Sponsored by Bloomberg
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki 'Iao Needle/'Akaka Falls Rooms	THAT KILLER LIVE SHOT Live shots and stand-ups don't have to be boring or a drag. At this workshop, you'll learn ways to put the life back into your live shots and make your stand-ups stand out! Includes an opportunity to take part in a real-time hands-on exercise designed to increase your resourcefulness and creativity. Coordinator: Robert Santos, reporter, KTLA Moderator: Lee Ann Kim, anchor/reporter, KGTV, San Diego Panelists: Bob Arya, anchor/reporter, CLTV, Chicago; Phil Ige, photojournalist, KNSD, San Diego; Robert Santos; Stanton Tang, executive producer, WZZM13, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Walalua Room	FIRST-PERSON WRITING AND CULTURAL IDENTITY We explore the art and craft – plus the psychological journey – of personal-essay and memoir writing and cultural identity. We'll cover: Self-reflection and confronting one's psychological demons. Writing about personal and cultural issues. Finding one's voice and blending a journalistic mindset with a literary one. Basic research and writing techniques, from writing drafts to using literary devices. Coordinator: Edward Iwata, business reporter, USA Today Panelists: Andrew Lam, author of “Perfume Dreams”;Victor Merina, senior fellow, University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication, Institute for Justice and Journalism; Stephanie Hoo, Associated Press reporter; Dmae Roberts, executive producer, MediaRites.
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Ewa Room	SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: CREATING MULTIMEDIA STORIES San Jose Mercury News staff photojournalist Dai Sugano has been adding audio and video from assignments to produce multimedia presentations on the company website (mercurynews.com). He will show the equipment he uses and give a live demonstration on how he goes out on a story and comes back with more than photographs for the paper. He will talk about the future of many newspaper photographers who will be doing this soon in this ever-changing world. Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, staff photographer, Associated Press Moderator & Speaker: Dai Sugano, multimedia photographer, San Jose Mercury News
2:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Kohala/Kona Rooms	COMPUTER-ASSISTED REPORTING ON THE FLY I: USING CAR FOR GREAT STORIES FROM YOUR BEAT Learn how to dig deeper into the data on your beat. This hands-on class will focus on data analysis using a spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel. Part I will include finding and downloading data from the Internet or doing data entry when no database exists. It covers essential calculations and importing data from the Internet, with an emphasis on finding story tips in the data. Coordinator: David Donald, training director, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Session Leader:Brant Houston, executive director, IRE Presented by Investigative Reporters and Editors
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Wai'anae Room	ADVANCED FEATURE WRITING: ART AND ENTERPRISE Learn how ambitious narrative and feature stories and projects get done, from idea to assignment to reporting to writing and editing. Editors and reporters with experience in every step of the process offer their strategies. Coordinator & Moderator: Mike Hale, deputy weekend editor, The New York Times Panelists: David Early, editor, race and demographics team, San Jose Mercury News, Glenn Kramon, assistant managing editor for Enterprise, The New York Times
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki 'Iao Needle/'Akaka Falls Rooms	WHEN LOOKING GOOD IS EVERYTHING: YOU'RE ON TV, FOR GOODNESS SAKE! So we're all serious journalists, with a capital "J". But wait! What is he/she wearing?! Is that hair even real? Who chose that lipstick? These may seem trivial concerns, but your appearance can distract television viewers, and make them miss your story all together. So if you’re not sure if your look and voice are making the grade, come talk with our experts. Bring your VHS tape. Coordinator & Moderator: Victoria Lim, senior consumer reporter, WFLA-TV/Tampa Panelists:Paul Tamaoka, makeup artist; Fred Brown, director of talent recruitment and contract Negotiations, ESPN; Jessica Grothues, manager, talent recruitment and development, NBC; Henry Mauldin, director of talent development, CNN
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Ewa Room	PHOTOGRAPHERS' RECEPTION For AAJA photographers. This is a social meeting between student and professional photographers, where student photographers can bring their portfolio and resume for review in a casual atmosphere. On display at this reception will be photographs that will be sold at the Silent Auction. Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, staff photographer, Associated Press Moderator: Gregory Yamamoto, staff photographer, The Honolulu Advertiser
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Ni'ihau Room	MID-CAREER NETWORKING RECEPTION Mid-career managers meet editors from across the country in this rare opportunity - a new feature at the convention. By invitation only. Coordinator: Doug Kim, arts and entertainment editor, The Seattle Times.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Kaua'i/Maui Rooms	TOWN HALL MEETING: SOVEREIGNTY OR SECESSION Native Hawaiians and their supporters are seeking to right the wrongs of the past. What is the Native Hawaiian sovereignty movement? How did it start? What is its future? Will it lead to reconciliation or further division? And what does it mean for Hawaii as a whole? AAPI journalists and supporters from across the country meet locals at this community meeting. Coordinator: Gordon Y.K. Pang, Hawaiian and ethnic affairs reporter, The Honolulu Advertiser Speakers: Jon Osorio, chairman, University of Hawaii at Manoa Center for Hawaiian Studies; Toni Lee, president, Association of Hawaiian Civic Club; Clyde Namuo, administrator, Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Sandra Puanani Burgess, member, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii; Poka Laenui, executive director, Hale Na’au Pono Sponsored by Nielsen Media Research. Reception co-sponsored by Harrah's Entertainment
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Offsite TBD	NLGJA GATHERING Members of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association meet. Coordinator: David Johnson, director of membership & outreach, NLGJA
8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel	KAJA, KIMCHEE and KING KAMEHAMEHA Members of the Korean American Journalists Association and friends of KAJA are invited to a poolside, casual reception at the Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel, 2375 Ala Wai Blvd., a 15-minute walk from the convention hotel. Light refreshments will be provided. The hotel has a cash bar. As for King Kamehameha and a suspected connection with KAJA, we can take turns inventing a joint history. RSVP to Carolyn Lee, co-president, KAJA, cleehawaii@gmail.com.
9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Offsite	MEETING FOR MUSLIM JOURNALISTS AND FRIENDS Muslim American Journalists Association (MAJA) members and friends are invited to a casual meeting of the minds. We will meet in the Sheraton Waikiki lobby and head out for coffee or food from there. We'll be talking about the organization's progress in the past year and future planning. Looking forward to seeing some friendly faces! Coordinator: Shabina Khatri, founder, MAJA
10 p.m. Sheraton Waikiki Bar	SAJA MIXER The South Asian Journalists Association invites you to mix and mingle with your fellow attendees at SAJA's annual event at AAJA. Come and meet members of SAJA's board, as well as old friends and new faces! Coordinator: Deepti Hajela, president, SAJA

Workshop Print Track sponsored by Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Online Track sponsored by Knight Ridder, Asia and The Pacific Issues Track sponsored by The Honolulu Advertiser

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Ballroom Foyer

REGISTRATION

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Kaua'i Room

PLENARY: STAYING RELEVANT, STAYING ALIVE: WHAT'S NEXT FOR MAINSTREAM MEDIA?

For mainstream media, it’s a new world order. People are increasingly bypassing newspapers and getting their news elsewhere. It’s not just about online news anymore. Readers are finding what they need in new formats, from PDAs to cell phones. Add to that the financial pressures facing today’s media, stirring a climate of cutbacks and consolidation. Is the industry being redefined? What does it mean for journalism? Some of the country’s top media executives share their perspectives and take questions.

Coordinator: Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, staff writer, The Wall Street Journal

Moderator: John Yang, Washington correspondent at ABC News

Panelists: Paul Steiger, managing editor, The Wall Street Journal; Neil Budde, general manager and executive producer, Yahoo! News; Ann Marie Lipinski, editor, Chicago Tribune and senior vice president of Tribune Company

Sponsored by Honolulu Star-Bulletin

8:30 - 10 a.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Honolulu Room

VOICE COACHING

Voice is power. Nowhere else is that more important than in the field of broadcasting. Vocal Awareness is a trademarked and copyrighted method for communicating as effectively as possible. Learn the difference between merely being a news reader or being a storyteller. There will be vocal exercises to strengthen the muscles, practice breathing techniques and develop your brand. Print journalists will learn specific techniques for pitching stories, conducting interviews and other exercises to enhance communication.

Speaker: Arthur Joseph, president, Vocal Awareness Institute

8:30 - 10 a.m.
Sheraton Waikiki
Ewa Room

TRANSITION FROM STAFF TO FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER

Four photographers will share their various experiences and insights into freelance photography and videography. Learn what it’s like to make the transition from a stable, 40-hour work week with benefits, paid vacations and a few perks to the unpredictable freelance world. Find out how to play the dual role as both a creative visual artist and smart business/marketing person. Other issues they will discuss include copyright, contracts, the impact of digital technology and why they chose to freelance.

Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, staff photographer, Associated Press

Moderator: Barry Wong, freelance photographer and former Seattle Times staff photographer

Panelists: Barry Wong; Darrell Miho, freelance photographer; Dean Sensui, freelance photographer and former Honolulu Star-Bulletin photographer; Michael Yamashita, freelance photographer and National Geographic contract photographer.

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Honolulu Room

COVERING THE COMPLEXITIES OF ISLAM

In today's super-heated climate surrounding Muslims and Islam, this session gives reporters and editors the knowledge necessary to provide more complete and accurate coverage. Topics will include the diversity of Muslims in America and sensitive issues in covering Islam. Panelists will provide context, practical tips, contacts and coverage ideas.

Coordinator: Janet Tu, religion writer, The Seattle Times

Moderator: Allie Shah, staff writer, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Panelists: Hedi BenAicha, director, Levin Memorial Library, Curry College; Maha ElGenaidi, founder and president, Islamic Networks Group; Najwa Shihab, anchorwoman, Metro TV, Jakarta

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Kahulau Room

COVERING ASIA: SMART FOREIGN COVERAGE AT A TIME OF SHRINKING NEWSHOLES, SHORT ATTENTION SPANS AND BIG-SCALE BREAKING NEWS

While the appetite for foreign news is increasing, it's disappearing from our newspaper pages. Coverage from key Asian cities such as Beijing, Seoul, New Delhi and Tokyo is crucial in assessing the global impact of issues ranging from technology to trade to nuclear arms. So how do we pitch and publish news that's relevant and meaningful for our readership? We'll hear from key correspondents on navigating Asia in the new century and how they go about selling an overseas story to their editors back home. We'll hear from editors on what they want from overseas. Correspondents and editors will talk about what it takes to get on 1A, what makes a great read and how not to fall into the trap of writing about the "exotic." They give tips on how they balance breaking news with enterprise and how to develop a specialty or beat. For those who want to be foreign correspondents, there will be a Q&A session on how you might prepare, how to make yourself stand out from the competition with a killer proposal, great story ideas, fluency in language and a deeper understanding of the country or culture.

Coordinator: Donna Kato, style editor, San Jose Mercury News

Moderator: John Yang, Washington correspondent, ABC News

Panelists: Jesse Pesta, news editor, Wall Street Journal; Ken Wills, chief sub-editor Reuters, Asia; Keith Richburg, foreign editor, The Washington Post; Ching Ching Ni, Beijing correspondent, Los Angeles Times; Simon Li, assistant managing editor, Los Angeles Times.

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
O'ahu Room

BULLET-PROOFING YOUR STORIES: ANONYMOUS SOURCES AND ETHICS AMID SHRINKING PRESS FREEDOMS

At a time of increased scrutiny and second-guessing, every journalist should take steps to protect the stories they write and edit. This session examines the changing role of anonymous sources and the increased awareness and importance of ethics in covering beats and stories. In recent years, journalists have grappled with controversial subjects such as: Judith Miller’s conduct at The New York Times, the Jim West investigation in Spokane, fabrication allegations or lack of attribution that have led to resignations at multiple news outlets, the question to publish cartoons that have incited riots and killings and the revision of ethics policies. Ever-present are issues of source protection and confidentiality – especially of whistleblowers.

Coordinator & Moderator: Athima Chansanchai, reporter, Seattle Post Intelligencer

Panelists: Leonard Downie, Jr., executive editor, The Washington Post; Bob Steele, Nelson Poynter Scholar for Journalism Values and Senior Faculty, Ethics, The Poynter Institute; Candace Heckman, consumer protection reporter, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Walalua Room

THE ART OF THE RADIO INTERVIEW

Participate in an interactive session on the art of the radio interview. Industry professionals will conduct mock interviews, show you how to warm up an interviewee and get them talking. We'll listen to some stories that exemplify good interviews. We'll share successful interviewing techniques and teach you tricks to get the strongest tape.

Coordinator: Walt Swanston, director, diversity management, NPR

Moderator: Cheryl Hampton, director, news staffing, NPR

Panelists: Nguyen Qui Duc, host and producer, “Pacific Time,” KQED; Reena Advani, associate producer, foreign desk, NPR

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Wai'anae Room

THE VISUAL STORY: NEWSPAPER DESIGN IN THE 21st CENTURY

Presenting daily news is becoming a much larger challenge as the Internet, webcasts, podcasts, blogging and television strengthen their appeal to readers. What measures should the printed format take to serve the modern reader? What is the role and value of innovative design, of telling stories in non-traditional ways? Increasingly, graphics is what drives the presentation. Experts in the field of graphic journalism talk about ways to gracefully incorporate it and do it better.

Coordinator: Caroline Paras, news design editor, Los Angeles Times

Moderator: Tan Ly, assistant news editor, The Washington Post

Panelists: Michael James Rocha, features design editor, The San Diego Union-Tribune; Ross Toro, deputy graphics editor, Los Angeles Times; Archie Tse, graphics editor, The New York Times

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
'Iao Needle/'Akaka Falls Rooms

TURBO CHARGE YOUR CAREER: MID-CAREER JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS

Does your career need a boost? Do you wish you had time to immerse yourself in a topic without deadline pressure? A mid-career journalism fellowship may be just what the doctor ordered! Listen to a panel of journalists describe their year as a journalism fellow at Stanford, Harvard and the University of Michigan where they spent time in the company of other accomplished journalists. They will talk about their experiences during this year and how it recharged them.

Coordinator and Moderator: Birgit Rieck, program manager, Knight-Wallace Fellows at Michigan

Panelists: Christine Tanaka, news director, KIMT TV, Mason City, Iowa; Andrew Lam, editor, Pacific News Service; Callie Crossley, program manager, Nieman Foundation.

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Kohala/Kona Rooms

BEYOND BLOGS, PODCASTING, WIKIS, RSS AND WHATEVER'S NEXT

There is much confusion about blogs, wikis, podcasting, and all the rest. Is this the end of journalism as we know it? Or is it just another small step in the evolution of media? What about photoblogging, videoblogging, RSS and whatever's next? Top experts discuss the issues and show you what innovative media outlets around the world are doing to reach new audiences in different ways.

Coordinators: Katharine Fong, deputy managing editor, San Jose Mercury News; Sharon Prill, vice president of interactive media and marketing, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Moderator: Sreenath Sreenivasan, new media professor, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism

Panelists: Sreenath Sreenivasan; Sharon Prill; Mike Smith, director, Media Management Center, Northwestern University

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Ewa Room

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY: HOW DO THE PROS GET THOSE GREAT SHOTS?

Sports photography takes advance planning as well as great anticipation. Three sports photographers and one sports photo editor talk about getting great sports photographs. Get tips on how pros from a major newspaper to a small town newspaper shoot sporting events from the Olympics to high school football games. Secrets revealed.

Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, staff photographer, Associated Press

Moderator: Kevin Fujii, staff photographer, Houston Chronicle

Panelists: Kevin Fujii; Dennis Oda, staff photographer, Honolulu Star-Bulletin; Eugene Tanner, photo editor, The Orange County Register; James Yee, staff photographer, Topics Newspapers.

Noon - 2 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Kaua'i/Maui Rooms

NATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARDS LUNCHEON

AAJA's national awards ceremony highlights excellence among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists and outstanding coverage of AAPI community issues during the past year.Candidates for AAJA national president, vice president for broadcast and treasurer will talk about their plans for the organization.

AAJA will also honor the year's most outstanding members and chapter.

Lisa Ling, special correspondent for the Oprah Winfrey Show and the National Geographic Channel, is this year's awards luncheon speaker. CNN Anchor Betty Nguyen and KHNL-NEWS8 morning Anchor Marvin Buenconsejo will co-emcee the event.

Co-sponsored by Belo Corporation

2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Honolulu Room

REINVENTING YOURSELF AFTER THE DOWNSIZING

Scores of journalists lost jobs to buyouts and layoffs in the past year, part of an unprecedented downsizing in the industry, attributed to the migration of traditional journalism to new information technology. But there is life after being downsized. You'll hear from journalists who have successfully re-established their careers using freelance, or reinventing themselves into different media roles altogether. Our panel will share their insights on how to work your skills to pay your bills.

Coordinator: Wanita Niehaus, director of special publications, Scripps Media

Panelists: Charles Q. Choi, freelance writer, Scientific American, The New York Times, National Geographic and other publications; Elliott Lewis, freelance television reporter, author of “Fade: My Journeys in Multiracial America“; Johnny Liu, chief of corporate communications, NeuroSky; Steve Reiss, deputy assistant managing editor, style, The Washington Post.

2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Sheraton Waikiki
Kahuku Room

KEEPING PRINT RELEVANT IN THE DIGITAL AGE: A Conversation with Time Inc.'s Martha Nelson

As editor of the People Group, Martha Nelson oversees one of the largest and most successful franchises in media history -- a portfolio that includes People, People.com and Teen People. People alone reaches more than 40 million readers each week and was Advertising Age's 2005 Magazine of the Year.

How does the leader of such an established print brand keep her titles relevant in the age of instant media? Is print still important? How should the evolving landscape change the way editors and journalists think about their publications? And what must print brands do to survive -- and prosper -- over the next five to 10 years? Please join us for this unique opportunity to engage in a frank and timely discussion with one of the most respected editors in the country, the founding editor of In Style magazine who was recognized by Media Industry News as one of the "21 Most Intriguing" people in the industry (October 2005) and by Forbes as one of the "World's Most Powerful Women" (2004, 2005). Question-and-answer session to follow.

Coordinator: Bob Der, Sports Illustrated for Kids

Speaker: Martha Nelson, editor, People Group

Thursday, June 22

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