Workshops
August 1-4, 2007, Miami, Florida
Hyatt Regency Miami
All Programming Subject to Change
THURSDAY 10:15 am
Voice Coaching
Thursday, Aug. 2, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
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.
- Presenter: Arthur Joseph, president, Vocal Awareness Institute.
Making the Connection: Closing the Gap of the Digital Divide in Newsrooms
Thursday, Aug. 2, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
A discussion on new media and how diversity will play a role. This session will focus on staffing, inclusion and access to technology.
- Coordinator: Evelyn Hsu, director of programs, Maynard Institute.
- Moderator: Dori J. Maynard, president, Maynard Institute.
- Presenters to include: Christian A. Hendricks, vice president, Interactive Media, Elaine Zinngrabe, senior vice president with the online division at the Denver Newspaper Agency, and Kimberly A. Moy, managing editor of broadband at Yahoo!
Co-sponsored by the John S. & James L. Knight Foundation and the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education.
Get Online and Find News Fast
Thursday, Aug. 2, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
In this highly interactive and practical session, you will learn how to use the Internet to find information you never knew existed — for free. We will investigate politicians, investigate audience members' lives, look up property records, probe charity records and even learn to look up the front pages of Web sites from years ago. What's more, we will give you a CD chocked full of hundreds of Web sites that you will use on your next shift to enrich and find stories.
- Coordinator, Moderator & Presenter: Al Tompkins, group leader for broadcast online, The Poynter Institute.
This is Not a Drill: Preparing to Report on Disasters
Thursday, Aug. 2, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
As you plunge into a scene of chaos, how can you brace yourself physically and emotionally? Learn from pros who have reported on a range of disasters, natural and manmade. You'll receive advice on how to localize the angle, how to prepare the second-day story and also how to present the most relevant news in this era of 24-7 coverage. Should you blog about the events? Shoot video from your cell phone? Questions of how to deal with convergence and technology will also be addressed, including how to turn print graphics into interactive online features.
- Coordinator: Doris N. Truong, deputy metro copy chief (Extras, suburban weeklies), The Washington Post.
- Moderator and Presenter: Dr. Mona Khanna, medical contributor, "Good Morning America."
- Additional presenters: Bill Ward, sports reporter, Tampa Tribune; Pai, graphics director, San Jose Mercury News; Douglas A. Blackmon, Atlanta bureau chief, The Wall Street Journal.
Ahead of the Curve: Negotiating Your Broadcast Personal Services Contract
Thursday, Aug. 2, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
With massive changes in the radio and TV broadcast industries, learn what you can do to negotiate the best deal possible, choose an agent or a manager and protect yourself from non-compete clause if you find yourself between jobs.
- Coordinator: Ray Bradford, national director, Equal Employment. Opportunities, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA).
- Moderator: David Ono, anchor/reporter, ABC7/Los Angeles.
- Presenters: Ezra Marcus, broadcast agent, N.S. Bienstock; Richard Larkin, associate executive director, AFTRA New York Local; Gordon Tokumatsu, general assignment reporter, NBC4/KNBC-TV Los Angeles.
Surviving the Revolution
Thursday, Aug. 2, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Editors explain what you need to know and do to survive as the old newsroom becomes the new information center, reporters juggle notebooks and camcorders and editors post stories to the Web around the clock.
- Coordinator: Bobbi Bowman, diversity director, American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE).
- Moderator: Gilbert Bailon, president, ASNE.
- Panelists: Sharon Rosenhause, managing editor, South Florida Sun Sentinel; Caesar Andrews, executive editor, Detroit Free Press; Charlotte Hall, editor, Orlando Sentinel; Jose Antonio Vargas, reporter, The Washington Post.
Presented by the American Society of Newspaper Editors.
Multimedia for Photographers, Session I: Sights and Sounds
Thursday, Aug. 2, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Enhance your audio slideshows with our photo stories. Learn about equipment and software, interviewing and ambient recording, editing your audio smartly, and working with reporters on daily assignments.
- Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, photographer, Associated Press.
- Moderator: Dai Sugano, photographer/multimedia, San Jose Mercury News.
- Presenters: Ben de la Cruz, video journalist, washingtonpost.com; Andrew DeVigal, multimedia editor, The New York Times.
THURSDAY 1:45 pm
The New Pop Culture
Thursday, August 2, 1:45-3:15 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
The emergence of prominent Asians and Asian Americans in pop culture/mass media establishes a cultural framework within which Asian American issues have become more mainstream and easier to pitch as everyday stories. Find out who's making a buzz and who's covering the buzz. Also, look into reality TV and just how "real" it is.
- Coordinator & Moderator: Lee Ann Kim, anchor/reporter, KGTV.
- Presenters: Jeff Yang, Asian American pop culture writer, San Francisco Chronicle; Cynthia Wang, Los Angeles bureau chief, People magazine; Justin Lin, filmmaker; Yul Kwon, winner, “Survivor”; David K. Li, reporter, The New York Post.
What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Broadcast Boss
Thursday, August 2, 1:45-3:15 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
You want the power to decide what leads your newscast, who delivers it and how. But did you want to deal with contract negotiations? Face time complaints? Personality battles? Dwindling TV audiences in a dog-fight for each ratings book? Our panelists share their insights before you make the leap from newsroom to top dog. Even if you don't want to soar to the top — how and when do you ask for what you want? Ask our panelists.
- Coordinator: Victoria Lim, senior consumer reporter, WFLA-TV/Tampa Tribune/TBO.com.
- Moderator: Derek Wing, anchor/reporter, KCPQ-TV.
- Presenters: Don North, news director, WFLA-TV; Christine Tanaka, news director, WRBL-TV; Sue Bunda, executive vice president of content development and strategy for CNN Worldwide.
Survivors' Guide to Newsroom Politics
Thursday, August 2, 1:45-3:15 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Skills they don't teach you in J-school — how to handle backstabbing co-workers, position yourself for promotions and raises, break into management, prevent yourself from being big-footed on stories, and recover from mistakes.
- Coordinator: Joe Grimm, recruiting and development editor, Detroit Free Press.
- Presenters to include: Larry Olmstead, president and executive consultant, Leading Edge Associates.
News Into Non-Traditional Formats
Thursday, August 2, 1:45-3:15 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
TV, newspaper, radio — who needs 'em? Get your information on-the-go, delivered directly to your cell phone, MP3 player and other wireless devices. Find out what information consumers want most and how to get it to them when they want it.
- Coordinator: Loren Omoto, content director, TBO.com.
- Moderator: Gary Kebbel, senior journalism program officer, John S. & James L. Knight Foundation.
- Panelists: Tim Repsher, TBO.com; Vivian Lin, president and founder, Tangent Entertainment.
Sponsored by the John S. & James L. Knight Foundation.
Small-Market Challenges
Thursday, August 2, 1:45-3:15 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
How to find resources and camaraderie when working in smaller markets, especially when you may be the only Asian American or Pacific Islander in your newsroom or town.
- Coordinator & Moderator: Mallory Carra, sports writer, Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- Presenters: Renee Chou, anchor/reporter, WRAL-TV, CBS affiliate in Raleigh, North Carolina; Leighton Ginn, sports reporter, The Palm Springs Desert Sun; Aldrich Tan, nighttime general assignment reporter, The Oshkosh Northwestern; Jenny Lee, staff writer, The (Moline) Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus in Illinois.
Multimedia for Photographers, Session II: Multimedia Journalism
Thursday, Aug. 2, 1:45-3:15 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Learn about the multimedia used in the newsrooms of today and tomorrow, including using Flash, going beyond Soundslide, working with a variety of content providers, and shooting with concepts.
- Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, photographer, Associated Press.
- Moderator: Dai Sugano, photographer/multimedia, San Jose Mercury News.
- Presenters: Ben de la Cruz, video journalist, washingtonpost.com; Andrew DeVigal, multimedia editor, The New York Times.
Introduction to Flash
Thursday, Aug. 2, 1:45-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Hands-on training in Flash, a powerful tool in today's multimedia industry. Learn the basic tools necessary to make simple slideshows and interactive presentations during this 180-minute session. Limited to 30 participants.
- Coordinator & Presenter: Belinda Long, graphics reporter, South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
THURSDAY 3:30 pm
AAPIs & Sports Journalism
Thursday, August 2, 3:30-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
This session will cover: Asian Americans who are under-represented in coverage and the business of sports; those who have access to sports journalism; the impact on AAPIs for the Beijing Olympics; and public perception of AAPIs based on both overseas Asian and Asian American athletes. Hear a thoughtful discussion on issues of concern to AAPIs and anyone interested in sports.
- Coordinator: Alex Peng, sports editor, WQCD/CAV.
- Panelists to include: Ching-Ching Ni, China correspondent, Los Angeles Times, Hal Habib, Olympics writer for The Palm Beach Post; Amy Shipley, Olympics writer for The Washington Post; and Patrick Hassett, liaison assigned to the Korean team the past two Olympics.
Sponsored by ESPN.
Converging, Synergizing, Multimedia Platforming — What's in it for Me?
Thursday, August 2, 3:30-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Newsrooms need more than just a one-platform performer. Print journalists crossing over to broadcast. Everyone contributing to the web. How do you do it? Why should you do it? Get story ideas you can take back to your newsroom and wow your bosses.
- Coordinator & Moderator: Victoria Lim, senior consumer reporter, WFLA-TV/Tampa Tribune/TBO.com.
- Presenters: Patty Kim, health reporter, Tampa Tribune; Bill Ward, sports reporter, Tampa Tribune; Ben de la Cruz, video journalist, washingtonpost.com.
Sponsored by the E.W. Scripps Company.
The New Foreign Correspondent: Career Paths to Asia and Beyond
Thursday, August 2, 3:30-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
The story of Asia beckons, and you want to tell it. China and India’s transformation into economic superpowers. Nuclear tensions in North Korea. Rising nationalism in Japan. But with newsrooms shuttering foreign bureaus, are international opportunities drying up? Hear from leaders in print and broadcast media on the many paths to Asia. Learn how to leverage language and cultural skills as an Asian American, and give your career a boost in the world’s most dynamic region.
- Coordinator: Tomoko Hosaka, editor, Dow Jones Newswires in Tokyo.
- Moderator: Richard Lui, news anchor, CNN Headline News.
- Presenters: Keith Richburg, foreign editor, The Washington Post; Parisa Khosravi, senior vice president and managing editor, International Newsgathering, CNN; Fred Katayama, anchor, Reuters Television; Sonya Hepinstall, editor, Political and General News in Asia, Reuters; Brian Fowler, editor of Asia Pacific operations, Dow Jones Newswires.
Layoffs, Buyouts and Mergers, Oh My: How to Survive When Your Company is in Turmoil
Thursday, August 2, 3:30-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Cost cutting. Buyouts. Layoffs. If that weren't bad enough, rumors swirl of a merger -- a possible sale to a rival chain or to a wealthy private investor. Amid all of this, the publisher and editor are forced out. Variations of this drama have played out in newsrooms across the country -- and will likely continue until newspapers and networks find their footing in the new world order of media. How do you keep your chin up? How do you stay focused? Should you anticipate the worst and start looking for a new job? Hear how editors are dealing with turmoil in their newsrooms and get advice on how to survive.
- Coordinator & Moderator: Shirley Leung, senior assistant business editor, Boston Globe.
- Presenters: Marty Baron, editor, Boston Globe; Elena Nachmanoff, vice president, NBC News; Carole Leigh Hutton, executive editor, San Jose Mercury News; Katharine Fong, deputy managing editor, San Jose Mercury News.
Making the Perfect Résumé Tape
Thursday, August 2, 3:30-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Your résumé tape is the first impression you will make on the news director. Make it perfect! Learn the tips and secrets that have helped dozens of student journalists become professional journalists.
Coordinator & Presenter: Jay Jackson, founder and president, Los Angeles Reporter's Clinic.
Multimedia for Photographers, Session III: Video Storytelling
Thursday, Aug. 2, 3:30-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Newspaper photographers will learn a variety of video storytelling styles including narrated, subject-driven, and reporter-as-analyst. Also learn how to shoot HD video for print and Web and use Final Cut Pro for stills and video.
- Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, photographer, Associated Press.
- Moderator: Dai Sugano, photographer/multimedia, San Jose Mercury News.
- Presenters: Andrew DeVigal, multimedia editor, The New York Times.
Broadcast Caucus
Thursday, Aug. 2, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Looking for that next job? Want to master the craft? Whether you work in front of the microphone or behind it (or simply aspire to), come mix and mingle with fellow TV and radio colleagues. Learn about the new plans and programs AAJA has in store for broadcasters. And bring ideas for ways the organization can better serve you.
- Coordinator & Moderator: Jam Sardar, AAJA National Vice President for Broadcast.
FRIDAY 10:15 am
YouTube Nation: How Print Reporters and Editors Can Develop Compelling Video Programming – and Why They Should
Friday, August 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Like it or not, today's web audiences expect video as part of their news experience, whether a quick interview or scene-setter to complement a text story or as a satisfying stand-alone piece. This panel takes it a step further to explore regularly scheduled video programming that builds audience and brand, conveys news and information through the most exciting medium out there, and hones multimedia skills PDQ. We're talking everything from "What the 5?," The Miami Herald's daily recap of top local news; to the mesmerizing "On Being" series on washingtonpost.com; to the artful mini-movies of "Mercury News Motion"; to the Mercury News' successful weekly vidcast of "Inside Silicon Valley." In addition to show and tell, participants discuss their successes -- and missteps -- in creating video programming content, and offer insights and tips on how to come up with your own.
- Coordinator & Moderator: Katharine Fong, deputy managing editor, San Jose Mercury News.
- Presenters: Rick Hirsch, managing editor, Multimedia and New Projects, The Miami Herald; Dai Sugano, photojournalist, San Jose Mercury News; Denise Spidle, host and executive producer of Studio 55, an on-demand newscast that airs on cable and at Naplesnews.com; Jennifer Crandall, multimedia editor and video journalist, washingtonpost.com.
The Art of the Interview
Friday, August 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Learn from the masters what it takes to do a superb interview. National Public Radio hosts and reporters are known for their excellent interviews. In this workshop, you'll hear examples of the best interviews of all time. You'll learn what it takes to make them happen. Take away tips on interview preparation and discover the secret to getting the most out of a conversation.
- Coordinator: Walt Swanston, director, Diversity Management, NPR.
- Moderator: Cheryl Hampton, director, News Staffing and Administration, NPR.
- Presenters: Andrea Hsu, associate producer, “All Things Considered”; K. Oanh Ha, host, KQED, “Pacific Time.”
Presented by National Public Radio.
You're on TV for Goodness Sakes!
Friday, August 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency
Don't let the biggest story of your career, or your broadcast debut, take a backseat to that wild hairstyle, too much bling, spackle-like makeup, and — oh my Gawd — what are you WEARING?! Bring your tapes and reels, and let our panelists show you how to look your best so your appearance doesn't distract from the story. Not just for broadcast journalists — those of you diving into the multimedia world should join us too!
- Coordinator & Moderator: Victoria Lim, senior consumer reporter, WFLA-TV/Tampa Tribune/TBO.com.
- Presenters: Fred Brown, director of production recruitment and talent negotiations, ESPN; Don North, news director, WFLA-TV; Jessica Grothues, talent and recruitment manager, NBC.
Islam Q&A: Terrorism, the Veil Debate, Reporting Etiquette and More
Friday, August 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Coverage of Muslims has increased a hundred-fold in the past five years. But there are only so many Ramadan articles you can write. Come to this session to get tips on how to interview men and women, learn the difference between a Sunni and a Shia, get all your pressing questions answered (the headscarf is called a hijab) and brainstorm story ideas with your peers.
- Coordinator: Shabina S. Khatri, founder, Muslim American Journalists Assocation.
- Moderator: Rasha Madkour, reporter, Associated Press in Miami.
- Presenters: Sophia Tareen, reporter, Associated Press in Chicago; Aman Ali, congressional reporter, The Hill in Washington, D.C.; Niraj Warikoo, staff writer, Detroit Free Press.
"I'm Broke": A Journalist’s Financial Guide to Survival and Saving
Friday, August 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Whether you’re fresh out of college making $25,000 or a seasoned pro pulling in six figures, you can always find more ways to stretch your dollar. Nationally syndicated columnist Dian Vujovich and a panel of financial mavens will offer their sage advice of how to live life to its frugal best.
- Coordinator: David K. Li, reporter, The New York Post.
- Presenters to include: Dian Vujovich, author, "Straight Talk About Mutual Funds."
A Novice’s Guide to Building a Web Site
Friday, August 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Everyone's doing it. You don't know how to get started on building a web site, but you want to have one. Learn the basics on Dreamweaver CS3, one of the most commonly used web development tools. You'll leave this session with the skills and HTML knowledge to be able to create your own Web site when you return home.
- Presenter: Eddie Foronda, web editor, AAJA National.
Live Photo Critiques for Students
Friday, August 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Professional photographers and photo editors provide live critiques of students’ work. Students will talk about their work. A professional will share ideas for students getting into the profession. They will discuss how to strengthen a portfolio with tight editing of the best images, how to develop story ideas and talk about trends in current photojournalism. They will also address common mistakes in looking for your first job and what students can do to be best prepared for the ever-changing marketplace.
- Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, photographer, Associated Press.
- Moderator: Cheryl Diaz Meyer, photographer, The Dallas Morning News.
- Presenter: Eugene Tanner, photo editor, The Orange County Register.
- Panelists: photo editors from the Associated Press, Miami Herald, Naples Daily News, Palm Beach Post and South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Friday, August 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Friday, August 3, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
This year's AUTHORS' SHOWCASE (formerly "Authors' Bookstore) will feature these recently-published AAJA members. Be sure to meet them on Friday, August 3 at 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Be sure to see Alec Klein and Michelle Yu at the "Publish or Perish" panel on Friday, August 3 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Alec Klein, "A Class Apart: Prodigies, Pressure, and Passion Inside One of America's Best High Schools" (Simon & Shuster). A Class Apart follows the lives of Stuyvesant's remarkable students, such as Romeo, the football team captain who teaches himself calculus and strives to make it into Harvard; Jane, a world-weary poet at seventeen, battling the demon of drug addiction; Milo, a ten-year-old prodigy trying to fit in among high-school students who are literally twice his size; Mariya, a first-generation American beginning to resist parental pressure for ever-higher grades so that she can enjoy her sophomore year. And then there is the faculty, such as math chairman Mr. Jaye, who is determined not to let bureaucratic red tape stop him from helping his teachers. He even finds a job for a depressed math genius who lacks a college degree but possesses the gift of teaching.
Jan Yanehiro, "This Is Not the LIfe I Ordered" (Conari Press). This Is Not the Life I Ordered is for anyone who has ever felt overworked, overwhelmed, or just plain unlucky (and, who hasn't?!). Through this collection of stories, wisdom, and practical advice, readers will meet four ordinary women who have faced extraordinary life challenges. Together, they have a history of six marriages, ten children, four stepchildren, six dogs, two miscarriages, two cats, a failed adoption, and foster parenthood. Two have lived through the death of their spouses and one was shot and left for dead on a tarmac in Guyana -- which is documented in "Jonestown" airing on PBS' American Experience.
Michelle Yu, "China Dolls" (Thomas Dunne Books). M.J. has dreamt her whole life about breaking the glass ceiling and becoming the first Asian female sportscaster on ESPN, but will her need to become an insider blind her to the potential prospects right in front of her? Fiery Alex owes her success as an attorney to her toughness, but will her need to control everything and her overprotectiveness drive everyone away from her? Beautiful, reckless Lin has made her mark on Wall Street because of her willingness to roll the dice, but will she lose it all when she risks everything for Mr. Dangerous? Through their ups and downs, their family pressures, and their personal and professional heartbreaks, these three women know that they can always count on one thing: each other.
Michael Yamashita, "New York: Flying High" (White Star). New York is a city of unexpected juxtapositions: centuries-old landmark buildings rub elbows with sleek, state-of-the-art skyscrapers; world-renowned monuments are just around the corner from local neighborhood shops; and a kaleidoscope of diverse shops, restaurants, and cultural centers can all be found within a very concentrated area. More than 550 vibrant photographs capture the unique character of New York City as seen through the lens of today's top aerial photography experts.
Douglas Blackmon, "Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II" (Doubleday) examines how the practice of slavery persisted in the U.S. long after legal abolition, including the corporate use of slave labor in the early 20th century. It is scheduled for publication in January, 2008.
Joe Grimm, "Breaking In: The JobsPage.com Guide to Newspaper Internships." "Breaking In" is the insider's guide to landing -- and acing -- your newspaper internship. These are your strategies for applying, interviewing, negotiating, succeeding and then using your internship to launch your career. Twenty experts add their advice to the online strategies from Detroit Free Press Recruiting and Development Editor Joe Grimm.
"Bringing the News." These century-old postcards celebrate newsies in photographs and artwork, in groups or singly, black and white or color. The newsboys -- and girls, as well as a few adults -- are always portrayed in hard-knock ways. Feet and calves are sometimes bare. Patches cling to elbows and knees. They cover their heads with stocking caps or the floppy hats we still know as "newsboys." In romanticized cartoon images and photographs, smiles belie and deny the child labor and exploitation they endured. With postcards, stamps, and newspapers costing just a penny or two apiece, these were affordable ways to get or send the news. Adult contractors have replaced newsies, just as e-mail and the Internet are replacing postcards and newspapers. But if there is inside you a scrappy, survive-by-your-wits newsie, you'll enjoy this collection of cards and carriers bringing news in old-fashioned ways. (Twenty-five images.)
"Globalisation and Economic Growth in China (Series on Economic Development and Growth Vol 1)", Edited by Linda Yueh. In the 26 years since market-oriented reforms were introduced, China has emerged onto the world stage as a major economic presence, particularly since her accession to the World Trade Organisation in 2001. This book is a collection of papers on the effects of globalisation on China's growth prospects and of China's growth on the global economy, with special focus on the Asia Pacific region. The issues explored include the sustainability of China's continuing economic reform and the necessary reforms to sustain that growth; the considerable effects of her integration into the global economy and its implications for the conduct of Chinese economic policies, including the exchange rate regime; and the influence of China on the regional and world economy. China's competitiveness in exports has also begun to challenge the market share of developing and developed economies; this role in promoting Asian intra-regional trade is also explored.
- Coordinator: Annabelle Udo, events and fundraising coordinator, AAJA.
FRIDAY 2:15 pm
Beyond Entry Level, Past Mid-Career…What Next?
Friday, August 3, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
What happens if I get laid off? Should I take the company buyout? How can I still use my media skills to further my career? What does my future hold? What benefits can long-time journalists derive from AAJA, and how can they continue to contribute to the organization? Find out how veteran journalists are dealing with these daunting everyday issues - and more - in an industry that has taken a drastic downturn
- Coordinator & Moderator: Al Young, desk editor/writer, Living/Arts, The Boston Globe.
- Presenters: Lloyd LaCuesta, South Bay bureau chief, KTVU Fox 2; Ti-Hua Chang, investigative reporter, WCBS-TV; Henry Moritsugu, assistant news editor, Newsday; David Oyama, special writer, The Wall Street Journal; Michael Liang, former production manager, KCRA-TV; Jan Yanehiro, Executive Producer/Correspondent, "Pacific Fusion."
Features Ideas to Take Home
Friday, August 3, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Features editors from across the country present a slideshow of stories that recount the emotional life of a community. Examples will illustrate the best human stories told and showcase diverse examples of people, pop culture references and other ways of explaining our life and times. The editors will offer tips for persuading top editors to do these kinds of stories, how to brainstorm about them, and how to present them online and in print. Jose Vargas from The Washington Post presents his stellar features project on AIDS in D.C.
- Coordinator & Presenter: Amy Royster, deputy features editor, The Palm Beach Post.
- Moderator: Kim Marcum, features editor at the Orlando Sentinel and president of the American Association of Sunday and Features Editors (AASFE).
- Additional Presenters: Jose Antonio Vargas, reporter, The Washington Post; Tom Huang, assistant managing editor for Sunday and enterprise work, The Dallas Morning News.
How to Make Your Headlines Sing (Or, At Least, Whistle)
Friday, August 3, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
When readers pick up your print product (or check your Web site), are they intrigued enough by the big type to finish the story? What about TV news crawls? How do you compress all the news into 10 words or fewer? Learn sure-fire tips from the pros.
- Coordinator & Moderator: Doris N. Truong, deputy metro copy chief (Extras, suburban weeklies), The Washington Post.
- Presenters: Kimberly A. Moy, managing editor, Broadband at Yahoo!; Maggie Leung, assistant managing editor, Las Vegas Sun.
Ethics Online
Friday, August 3, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Hear panelists discuss the culture of online news and the ethical challenges that face online newsrooms. The discussion will focus on the issue of monitoring user-generated comments, blogging, photo ethics, and balancing the need for speed with accuracy and balanced reporting with presentation of news.
- Coordinator & Presenter: Vidisha Priyanka, producer, News and Special Projects, TBO.com.
- Moderator: Kelly McBride, ethics group leader, The Poynter Institute.
- Additional Presenters: Bernie Kohn, assistant managing editor for business news, Baltimore Sun; Keith Richburg, foreign editor, The Washington Post.
Local v. Network News
Friday, August 3, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Many young journalists aspire to work for the network or cable news. But is it for you? Learn what it takes to become a national correspondent or producer. A panel of network/cable professionals share their thoughts about working their way up the career ladder. Hear what it's like to constantly travel and have to report/produce from all over the world.
- Coordinator & Moderator: Valerie Boey, television reporter, WTSP-TV (CBS Tampa/St. Petersburg).
- Presenters: Kerry Sanders, network correspondent, NBC News; Mark Strassmann, correspondent, CBS News; AJ Godwin, producer, NBC News.
Computer-Assisted Reporting
Friday, August 3, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Learn how to dig deeper into the documents and data on your beat. This hands-on class will focus on data analysis using a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel. This session will lead you through doing essential calculations, importing data from the Internet, filtering and sorting data in Excel, calculating rates and ratios for news stories, cross-tabulating data and generating graphics. Upon completing the class, participants will be able to make computer-assisted reporting a regular part of their reporting tools.
Presented by Investigative Reporters and Editors.
Michael Yamashita: A National Geographic Photography Special
Friday, August 3, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
National Geographic photographer Michael Yamashita discusses and shows photos of world explorer Zheng He, the Ming Dynasty naval commander who led seven epic voyages to more than 30 countries between 1405 and 1433 A.D.
- Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, photographer, Associated Press.
- Moderator: Stan Honda, photographer, Agence France Press.
- Presenter: Michael Yamashita, photographer, National Geographic
Author's Showcase
Friday, August 3, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
This year's AUTHORS' SHOWCASE (formerly "Authors' Bookstore) will feature these recently-published AAJA members. Be sure to see Alec Klein and Michelle Yu at the "Publish or Perish" panel on Friday, August 3 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Alec Klein, "A Class Apart: Prodigies, Pressure, and Passion Inside One of America's Best High Schools" (Simon & Shuster). A Class Apart follows the lives of Stuyvesant's remarkable students, such as Romeo, the football team captain who teaches himself calculus and strives to make it into Harvard; Jane, a world-weary poet at seventeen, battling the demon of drug addiction; Milo, a ten-year-old prodigy trying to fit in among high-school students who are literally twice his size; Mariya, a first-generation American beginning to resist parental pressure for ever-higher grades so that she can enjoy her sophomore year. And then there is the faculty, such as math chairman Mr. Jaye, who is determined not to let bureaucratic red tape stop him from helping his teachers. He even finds a job for a depressed math genius who lacks a college degree but possesses the gift of teaching.
Michelle Yu, "China Dolls" (Thomas Dunne Books). M.J. has dreamt her whole life about breaking the glass ceiling and becoming the first Asian female sportscaster on ESPN, but will her need to become an insider blind her to the potential prospects right in front of her? Fiery Alex owes her success as an attorney to her toughness, but will her need to control everything and her overprotectiveness drive everyone away from her? Beautiful, reckless Lin has made her mark on Wall Street because of her willingness to roll the dice, but will she lose it all when she risks everything for Mr. Dangerous? Through their ups and downs, their family pressures, and their personal and professional heartbreaks, these three women know that they can always count on one thing: each other.
Murali Balaji, "The Professor and the Pupil: The Politics and Friendship of W.E.B. Du Bois and Paul Robeson" (Nation Books). W. E. B. Du Bois and Paul Robeson were both leading figures of the African American movement; their writing and teachings continue to inspire people around the world today. The Professor and the Pupil chronicles the 40-year friendship between Du Bois and Paul Robeson. Journalist Murali Balaji explores how both men evolved into leaders of the American Left, examining their philosophical transformation and their alienation from mainstream political thought following World War II. Balaji also explains why Du Bois and Robeson became ostracized for their political views and why so few African American leaders stood up to defend them during the height of the Cold War. In examining the lives of both men, The Professor and the Pupil also details the changing social and political conditions around the world that led Du Bois and Robeson to their political epiphanies and eventually their downfall in the United States.
Douglas Blackmon, "Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II" (Doubleday) examines how the practice of slavery persisted in the U.S. long after legal abolition, including the corporate use of slave labor in the early 20th century. It is scheduled for publication in January, 2008.
Joe Grimm, "Breaking In: The JobsPage.com Guide to Newspaper Internships." "Breaking In" is the insider's guide to landing -- and acing -- your newspaper internship. These are your strategies for applying, interviewing, negotiating, succeeding and then using your internship to launch your career. Twenty experts add their advice to the online strategies from Detroit Free Press Recruiting and Development Editor Joe Grimm.
"Bringing the News." These century-old postcards celebrate newsies in photographs and artwork, in groups or singly, black and white or color. The newsboys -- and girls, as well as a few adults -- are always portrayed in hard-knock ways. Feet and calves are sometimes bare. Patches cling to elbows and knees. They cover their heads with stocking caps or the floppy hats we still know as "newsboys." In romanticized cartoon images and photographs, smiles belie and deny the child labor and exploitation they endured. With postcards, stamps, and newspapers costing just a penny or two apiece, these were affordable ways to get or send the news. Adult contractors have replaced newsies, just as e-mail and the Internet are replacing postcards and newspapers. But if there is inside you a scrappy, survive-by-your-wits newsie, you'll enjoy this collection of cards and carriers bringing news in old-fashioned ways. (Twenty-five images.)
"Globalisation and Economic Growth in China (Series on Economic Development and Growth Vol 1)", Edited by Linda Yueh. In the 26 years since market-oriented reforms were introduced, China has emerged onto the world stage as a major economic presence, particularly since her accession to the World Trade Organisation in 2001. This book is a collection of papers on the effects of globalisation on China's growth prospects and of China's growth on the global economy, with special focus on the Asia Pacific region. The issues explored include the sustainability of China's continuing economic reform and the necessary reforms to sustain that growth; the considerable effects of her integration into the global economy and its implications for the conduct of Chinese economic policies, including the exchange rate regime; and the influence of China on the regional and world economy. China's competitiveness in exports has also begun to challenge the market share of developing and developed economies; this role in promoting Asian intra-regional trade is also explored.
- Coordinator: Annabelle Udo, events and fundraising coordinator, AAJA.
FRIDAY 4 pm
How to Make Your Covers Pop
Friday, August 3, 4-5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Are you stuck in a rut and looking to energize your pages? See how a group of innovative designers and artists tackle the age-old "How can I do this?" problem using edgy illustrations, creative typography and the occasional graphic to make a centerpiece pop. We guarantee you will learn a few new creative techniques to elevate your next page.
- Coordinator & Moderator: Belinda Long, graphics reporter, South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
- Presenters: Susana Sanchez, features design editor, South Florida Sun-Sentinel; Martin Gee, designer and illustrator, San Jose Mercury News; Cindy Wong, page designer, The Miami Herald; Shraddha Swaroop, designer and illustrator, The Virginian-Pilot.
New Skills for Media Leadership
Friday, August 3, 4-5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
The interactive workshop will summarize the key skills required of managers to lead successfully during this period of disruptive transformation in the media industry, based on a five-month research project done by Leading Edge and partners on behalf of the Newspaper Association of America. Participants will get tips on how to develop their skills in these areas and improve their performance.
- Presenter: Larry Olmstead, president and executive consultant, Leading Edge Associates.
How to Succeed as a Professional Blogger
Friday, Aug. 3, 4-5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Interested in blogging? Get a perspective from a variety of bloggers and find out how to balance it with your work and life.
- Coordinator & Moderator: Darleene Powells, online news producer, Viacom Local News-CBS 2/KCAL 9.
- Presenters: Shruti Mathur, general assignment reporter, Asbury Park Press; Joe Grimm, recruiting and development editor at the Detroit Free Press and columnist at The Poynter Institute; Katie Nelson, reporter, The Arizona Republic.
Publish or Perish
Friday, August 3, 4-5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Instead of looking into a career outside journalism, why not take those hard-won interviewing and writing skills and find a subject matter that can translate to a full-length manuscript? Hear from authors of nonfiction works as well as novels about how they went from idea to publishing house. Learn how to storyboard, get tips on asking for time off from your "real" job and find out when (and whether) you should work with an agent.
- Coordinator: Doris N. Truong, deputy metro copy chief (Extras, suburban weeklies), The Washington Post.
- Moderator: Bernie Kohn, assistant managing editor for business news at the Baltimore Sun.
- Panelists: Michelle Yu, sports reporter at NY1 News and author of "China Dolls"; Alec Klein, investigative business reporter at The Washington Post and author of "Stealing Time" and "A Class Apart"; Ken Wells, senior editor at Conde Nast Portfolio and author of three novels about Cajun Louisiana.
Overseas Photography
Friday, August 3, 4-5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Everyone wants to cover the international story, but how do you do it? Veteran photographers will discuss how to travel, what equipment to take, how to live in less than ideal conditions, how to deal with languages and local customs, how to get the story -- and then, how to get your pictures back to your newspaper/magazine/wire service if there’s no Starbucks nearby.
- Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, photographer, Associated Press.
- Moderator: Stan Honda, photographer, Agence France Press.
- Presenters: Laura Pohl, freelance photographer; Kuni Takahashi, staff photographer, Chicago Tribune; Michael Yamashita, photographer, National Geographic.
Producing to the Next Level
Friday, August 4, 4-5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Want to really have an impact? Decide what stories gets covered? Go behind the scenes and become a producer, where the real decision making takes place. But what exactly is a line producer? Field producer? Segment producer? What are the differences between local, network and cable? Can you make the transition from one to the other? And how do you move to a bigger market, or even get a start? Hear from the experts.
- Coordinator & Presenter: Jamie Nguyen, 5 p.m. producer, WABC-TV New York
- Moderator: Nydia Han, consumer reporter, WPVI.
- Additional Presenters: Bill McFarland, assistant news director, WABC-TV; James Wang, producer, "World News with Charles Gibson;" Shannon Troetel, senior producer, New York bureau, CNN; Michael Teng, producer, “CBS Weekend News.”
SATURDAY 9:30 am
When Humor Crosses the Line in Entertainment and Journalism
Saturday, Aug. 4, 9:30-11 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
News or comedy? Funny or insulting? Comedians often resort to racist or offensive material, claiming there's no way around it, while journalists often tap and assimilate comedic and anecdotal humor into their writing. Does comedy perpetuate stereotypes? How can journalists avoid perpetuating stereotypes in covering comedy or using racial or ethnic humor themselves? Where do comedians, humor writers and stage performers fit in the world of journalism, as the public defines journalism today? Entertainers and journalists explore these issues and offer a sharp look at what's considered appropriate and by whom.
- Moderator & Presenter: Ray Hanania, syndicated columnist, stand-up comedian, national coordinator of the National Arab American Journalists Association, and member of AAJA's national MediaWatch Committee.
- Additional Presenters: Tina Kim, stand-up comedienne and former television news reporter; Emil Guillermo, columnist, AsianWeek.
Get a Job! Keep a Job! Get an Internship? Get a Better Internship!
Saturday, Aug. 4, 9:30-11 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
This session is designed for new and continuing journalists to find the opportunities and resources available to them. Session leaders will provide an overview of the current journalism job market including information on available jobs, the types of jobs that have been scaled back and future jobs. This job preparation/skills-oriented session will teach the technical aspects of looking for jobs, including preparing excellent resumes, cover letters, and portfolios.
Coordinator & Moderator: Cristina Azocar, director, Center for Integration & Improvement of Journalism.
Presenters: Doug Mitchell, director of Next Generation Radio, National Public Radio; Irina Lallemand, news director/radio, The Miami Herald.
Student Photo Critiques
Saturday, Aug. 4, 9:30-11 a.m., Hyatt Regency Miami
Students are invited to bring their portfolios in for critiques in a casual atmosphere.
- Coordinator: Paul Sakuma, photographer, Associated Press.
- Moderator: Eugene Tanner, photo editor, The Orange County Register.
- Presenter: Cheryl Diaz Meyer, photographer, The Dallas Morning News.
- Panelists: AAJA photographers and photo editors.
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