Panels/Workshops
Journalism, as we know it, is changing. How? It remains to be seen.
Speak to 10 different people and you just may get 10 different perspectives. Journalism, on most days, tends to work that way. As always, AAJA’s aim is to create convention programming that’s useful for you and your career. But more than ever, we want it to be relevant to our present and future. To learn more, we sent around a survey asking about you and our craft. We asked you about the organization. We asked you about aspirations, questions and fears.
The result: programming in Los Angeles for AAJA’s 2010 convention will be more targeted than ever, and built around all of us.
You want more hands-on workshops to learn new skills. We’ll have them. You want more ways to meet your colleagues, far and near. You’ll find those. You want to hear from experts and industry leaders, but you want pointed discussions that give you a sense of what’s coming around the bend. They’ll be there.
You want more focus on the troubles and promise of local news. You want to learn about multi-platform journalism and social media. You want to debate the merits of advocacy reporting, celebrity journalism and nonprofit outlets. You want to find out how you can build your own journalism shop.
You’re out of a job, but you’re not giving up. You’re afraid of losing your job and want to learn how to survive unemployment. You want to change careers, you want to start a career, or you question the very notion of a career. Let’s discuss all that. Let’s talk about what’s next.
The State of Journalism
The Present and Future of Broadcast Journalism
The Present and Future of Print Journalism
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
Building Your Brand
Survivors' Island--Coping With Unemployment
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
Be Your Own Boss
Platform Portability
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
A Hyphenated World
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
A View from the Right
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
Audio for Broadcast Journalists
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
Print Meets The Airwaves
Shooting Video
Intermediate Interactive Narrative
Broadcast Meets Web
Editing Video
Advanced Interactive Narrative
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
Beginning Social Media
Intermediate Social Media
The All-Platform Journalist
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
Strengthening Investigative Journalism
We're examining where we are and what's to come within the broadcast, print and Web worlds.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
The Present and Future of Online Journalism
10AM TO 11AM, FRANKLIN HILLS, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: MANAV TANEERU, PRODUCER/WRITER, CNN.COM; DAVE MORGAN, EXECUTIVE EDITOR, YAHOO! NORTH AMERICA AUDIENCE; MIKE ALLEN, CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT, POLITICO; JOHN BRACKEN,DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA, KNIGHT FOUNDATION
From multimedia to social media, data visualization and citizen journalism, a panel of noted journalists and experts take a look at storytelling methods currently used across digital journalism newsrooms, and discuss what may be around the corner. Some of points of discussion may include revenue models, emerging technologies and the skills the digital journalist of tomorrow needs to know.
SPONSORED BY POLITICO
10AM TO 11AM, ECHO PARK, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: DAVID ONO, CO-ANCHOR, ABC7 EYEWITNESS NEWS, LOS ANGLELES; PAULA MADISON, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER, NBC UNIVERSAL; JAM SARDAR, NEWS DIRECTOR, WLNS-TV, LANSING, MICHIGAN
Change is transforming our TV and radio newsrooms. Panelists discuss the latest innovations and emerging technologies as means to enhancing storytelling.
10AM TO 11AM, MT. OLYMPUS, 3RD FLOOR
MODERATOR: NIALA BOODHOO, MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST, THE MIAMI HERALD
PANELISTS: FRANK BLETHEN, PUBLISHER, SEATTLE TIMES; MIKE FANCHER, REYNOLDS INSTITUTE FELLOW, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI; DAVID COHN, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, SPOT.US
The future of print is
constantly evolving. Where will it go? What will it be? Which business models are working? Let’s discuss innovation, consolidation, experimentation and progression.
SPONSORED BY THE SEATTLE TIMES
The current job market is dreary, but these sessions will help illuminate your way.
Opportunities in Digital Journalism
11:15AM TO 12:15PM, ELYSIAN PARK, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: JOHN YANG, NBC NEWS CORRESPONDENT; PAULA MADISON, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER, NBC UNIVERSAL; AARNE HEIKKILA, PRODUCER NBC NEWS BURBANK BUREAU; GREG GITTRICH, VICE PRESIDENT OF DIGITAL CONTENT, NBC; THANH TRUONG, NBC NEWS DIGITAL CORRESPONDENT; KEITH ESPARROS, DIRECTOR OF CONTENT, KNBC
You hopped on the DJ train early and never looked back. But now what? What opportunities are out there for you? How do you pitch yourself for digital journalism jobs? Where do DJ’s fit in the newsroom? Hear from industry leaders on what they are looking for and get the skinny from current digital journalists on how they get the job and stay competitive.
2:30PM TO 3:30PM, ELYSIAN PARK, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: JINAH KIM, CORRESPONDENT, NBC NEWS/KNBC, LOS ANGELES; BROOKE CAMP, PROFESSIONAL RECRUITER, CNN WORLDWIDE; PAOLINA MILANA, EVP, MARKETING, EDITORIAL OPERATIONS AND MEDIA RELATIONS, MARKETWIRE
Learn how to present yourself to best effect through tools both contemporary (blogs and social media) and traditional (your résumé and networking)
3:45PM TO 4:45PM, LOS FELIZ, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: JOE GRIMM, VISITING EDITOR, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY;
JOHN R. LODER, SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR, UNIONBANC INVESTMENT SERVICES
A rundown on healthcare, unemployment benefits, severance packages, legal counsel, financial planning and retirement.
SPONSORED BY UNION BANK
Your Career: The Sequel
11:15AM TO 12:15PM, ELYSIAN PARK, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: ANNALISA BURGOS, SENIOR EDITOR, REAL ESTATE HGTV'S FRONTDOOR.COM;
KATHERINE LEWIS, FREELANCER;
CHERYL TAN, AUTHOR/FREELANCE JOURNALIST;
ALBERT KIM, TV WRITER/PRODUCER;
GLORIA MARGARITA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REYNALDO J. CARREON M.D. FOUNDATION
Seeking alternatives to traditional media companies? Explore freelancing or working abroad as options for your journalism second life.
2:30PM TO 3:30PM, ELYSIAN PARK, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: ATHIMA CHANSANCHAI, FOUNDER/PRESIDENT, TIMA MEDIA;
CHRISTINE CHEN, PRINCIPAL, CHEN COMMUNCIATIONS;
MIKE KAI, FOUNDER, LIFEYO.COM;
HARRY LIN, PRESIDENT & CEO, PHOTOMETRIA INC.
Ever wonder whether you would be better off starting your own media business? Learn how from journalists who have proved it can be done.
3:45PM TO 4:45PM, ELYSIAN PARK, 3RD FLOOR
MODERATOR: CHRISTINE LEE, GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER, KPNX - 12 NEWS, PHOENIX
PANELISTS: FRANZ STRASSER, DIGITAL REPORTER/PRODUCER, BBC WORLD NEWS AMERICA;
VICTOR KONG, VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER, CNN RADIO;
MELISSA MECIJA, VIDEO JOURNALIST, KCBS/KCAL
Broadcast and print veterans have a number of skills that translate into Web journalism. Learn how to market
yourself for a career change and what tools you'll need to master the
medium.
Enhance your reporting repertoire with advice, tips and techniques from experts.
Diversity in the New Media
11:15AM TO 12:15PM, LOS FELIZ, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: GIL ASAKAWA, MANAGER OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, MEDIANEWS GROUP INTERACTIVE;
PHIL YU, BLOGGER, ANGRYASIANMAN;
JEN WANG, BLOGGER, DISGRASIAN.COM;
DIANA NGUYEN, BLOGGER, DISGRASIAN.COM;
JOCELYN WANG, BLOGGER & CO-EDITOR, 8ASIANS.COM
The Internet offers a mixed bag of voices, but the success of ethnic outlets is still developing. Experts and experimenters alike gather to talk tips, hurdles and highlights of how to make diversity in new media work for you and your readers.
2:30PM TO 3:30PM, LOS FELIZ, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: JEFF YANG, COLUMNISTS, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
BERNICE YEUNG, HYPHEN MAGAZINE CO-FOUNDER/BOARD CHAIR AND FREELANCE JOURNALIST;
DIANA NGUYEN AND JEN WANG, BLOGGERS, DISGRASIAN.COM;
CYNTHIA WANG, ASSISTANT EDITOR, PEOPLE;
OLIVER WANG, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SOCIOLOGY, CSU-LONG BEACH;
KAI MA, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, KOREAM
Journalists, every day, are challenged to report on a diverse and multicultural world. This panel discussion shines a light on some of the most stereotypes prevalent in media today -- with a focus on Asian-American in Hollywood – and offers insight into covering the subtleties a world rich in nuances and culture.
In Search of Arab America
11:15AM TO 12:15PM, SILVER LAKE, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: FRANK WITSIL, WEB PRODUCER, DETROIT FREE PRESS;
OSAMA SIBLANI, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER, THE ARAB AMERICAN NEWS;
RAJA ABDULRAHIM, STAFF WRITER, LOS ANGELES TIMES
How conversant are you in covering the vital Arab American community? A discussion of trends, story ideas and potential.
2:30PM TO 3:30PM, LOS FELIZ 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: MIKE ALLEN, CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT, POLITICO;
MONICA SHOWALTER, EDITORIAL WRITER, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY;
JOHN J. PITNEY, JR., ROY P. CROCKER PROFESSOR OF AMERICAN POLITICS, CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE
Conservative pundits, thinkers and activists seem to be everywhere. But is there diversity within the segment?
Let's look at how and why the Right is growing, and best practices for objectively covering the perspective.
Arm yourself with a multi-level education to bolster your current career and future potential.
Audio for Print Journalists
11:15AM TO 12:15PM, FRANKLIN HILLS, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: SORA NEWMAN, SENIOR TRAINER, NPR;
BILAL QURESHI, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, NPR;
ROLANDO ARRIETA, PRODUCTION TRAINER, NPR
Sounds, scenes, emotion, vocal tone – these are the key elements of a strong audio story. Once you’ve recorded your audio, how do you select and organize your audio cuts to tell, and move your story forward? Learn how to “rethink” and “rework” your print story.
2:30PM TO 3:30PM, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: SORA NEWMAN, SENIOR TRAINER, NPR;
BILAL QURESHI, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, NPR;
ROLANDO ARRIETA, PRODUCTION TRAINER, NPR
Learn how natural sound can enhance even the shortest segment. Get tips from an expert in re-cutting your broadcast piece for radio.
Beginner Interactive Narrative
10AM TO 11AM, MT. OLYMPUS, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTER: WASIM AHMAD, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM, STONYBROOK UNIVERSITY
When do you use interactive storytelling to drive your points home? Learn how to pick the most powerful vehicle, whether it's writing short, creating video for the web, or using nonlinear storytelling.
11:15AM TO 12:15PM
MODERATOR: LAUREN YUEN, MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO
PANELISTS: MEENA THIRUVENGADAM, DOW JONES NEWSWIRES;
AKIKO FUJITA, FREELANCE JOUNALISTS
Great print copy doesn’t always translate smoothly onto the airwaves. Learn from expert editors and reporters how to make it happen. They’ll share how they want to see broadcast and audio scripts copy come in so you can go home and impress your colleagues.
11:15AM TO 12:15PM, ECHO PARK, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: VICTORIA LIM, REPORTER/ANCHOR, BRIGHT HOUSE SPORTS NETWORK;
DARRYL KIM, VIDEOGRAPHER, KABC-TV LOS ANGELES;
JOSE HERNANDEZ, ELECTRONIC JOURNALIST, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
What are the basics of shooting video for broadcast or online viewing? What do you need to know about cameras, shooting b-roll, light, framing and other important details? Learn the fundamentals in this hands-on workshop so that you can practice on your own.
11:15AM TO 12:15PM, MT. OLYMPUS, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTER: REGINA MCCOMBS, FACULTY FOR MULTIMEDIA AND MOBILE, POYNTER INSTITUTE
Planning is key to a successful interactive experience. Learn how to prioritize, storyboard and chart
how multimedia elements blend in order to use your time efficiently.
2:30PM TO 3:30PM, FRANKLIN HILLS, 3RD FLOOR
MODERATOR: LEEZEL TANGLAO, ONLINE NEWS PRODUCER, KCBS2/KCAL9
PANELISTS: MELISA GOH, WEEKEND ONLINE PRODUCER, NPR;
KO IM, VIDEOJOURNALIST, WBOC
It sounds beautiful on the air and looks great on TV. We’ll show you how to make that same story or script sparkle online and draw in readers.
2:30PM TO 3:30PM, ECHO PARK, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: YVONNE LEOW, WEST REGIONAL VIDEO PRODUCER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS;
VICTOR VARGAS, PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR;
BRIAN CHOO, PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR, KTLA;
JOHN CHEANG, PRODUCER, NBC NEWS
Now that you’ve shot your video, what are you going to do with it? Learn some tips from the pros in this hands-on workshop about editing video for broadcast and digital packages.
2:30PM TO 3:30PM, MT. OLYMPUS, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: SHAZNA NESSA, INTERACTIVE DIRECTOR, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS;
CORY HAIK, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, SEATTLETIMES.COM
Your videos, graphics, databases and text are ready to go. Learn how to intertwine those elements and use social media to reach a broader audience. We'll review best practices and inspirational examples to get us going.
There's no question that the media market is increasingly digital. Let's look at how far we've come and what's in store.
Web Trends for Journalists
11:15AM TO 12:15PM, ECHO PARK, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTER: JULIE WILDHABER, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER, YAHOO!
More than 80% of users click one of the top three results on any given web search. With all the competition out there, it's critical that news sites do everything they can to end up at the top of search results for any given query.
11:15AM TO 12:15PM, MT. OLYMPUS, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: SETH LISS, DEPUTY ONLINE EDITOR, SUN SENTINEL;
b>CAROLINE KIM, WEB PRODUCER, YAHOO!FINANCE
Learn the basics of social media – mastering the lingo, assembling your basic tool kit and drawing on experts’ tricks of the trade.
2:30PM TO 3:30PM, MT. OLYMPUS, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: ROBERT HERNANDEZ, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, USC ANNENBERG SCHOOL FOR COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM;
JUSTIN OSOFSKY, FACEBOOK DEVELOPER NETWORK
You’re grounded in the basics – so what’s over the horizon for journalists who want to stay ahead of the curve?
2:30PM TO 3:30PM, ECHO PARK, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: VICTOR HERNANDEZ, DIRECTOR OF COVERAGE/ADJ PROJECT MANAGER, CNN;
COREY TAKAHASHI, INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST AND PRODUCER
As newsrooms get smaller, journalists are being asked to do more. They have multiple deadlines and are asked to file for multiple platforms. Learn how to create packages that deliver to platforms from broadcast to online and mobile. Find out what gear you need and what skills you need to know.
Advanced Social Media
10:00AM TO 11:00AM, FRANKLIN HILLS, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: CHRYS WU, USER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIST, MATCHSTRIKE;
ANNA ROBERTSON, DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND MULTIMEDIA, YAHOO! NEWS
Explore how others have built tools on top of Twitter, Facebook and other social media networks to gather news and interact with audiences.
SPONSORED BY COCA-COLA
10AM TO 11AM, ECHO PARK, 3RD FLOOR
PRESENTERS: KATE MARYMONT, VICE PRESIDENT/NEWS, U.S. COMMUNITY PUBLISHING, GANNETT;
BILL CHURCH, EXECUTIVE EDITOR, STATESMAN JOURNAL IN SALEM, ORE.;
ALLISON YOUNG, REPORTER, USA TODAY, AND PRESIDENT OF IRE
Even as the technologies are ever changing, the value of local watchdog journalism remains steady. This rapid-fire workshop presents the latest innovations in delivering investigative journalism to digital readers
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