WHO: Society of Professional Journalists, Google News Initiative, Mike Reilley, Samantha Sunne and WVU’s Reed College of Media
WHAT: Covering and Protecting Your Elections
WHEN: Oct. 19, 1 - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Martin Hall, room 205 (WVU Downtown Campus)
More information:
This event will teach attendees about verification and fact checking, safety and security, data journalism and journalism ethics.
Mike Reilley, a former LA Times reporter, is a visiting professor in data journalism and digital journalism at the University of Illinois – Chicago and consults with national media organizations on digital innovation.
Samantha Sunne, a freelance reporter based in New Orleans, runs a journalism tech group called Hacks/Hackers and teaches journalists to utilize data and technology.
The event is free, but registration is required. Register for election coverage training.
Schedule:
- • 1 p.m. – Introduction, Agenda & Overview
- • 1:20 p.m. – Data Journalism
- • 2:45 p.m. – Safety and Security
- • 3:30 p.m. – Verification and Fact Checking
- • 4:35 p.m. – Ethics & Elections
- • 5 p.m. – Online Resources and Wrap-up
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CONTACT: Eric Minor
Director of Student Careers and Opportunities
304.293.6117; eric.minor@mail.wvu.edu
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