Session 3: Training: Establishing a Solid Professional Foundation and Upholding Media Ethics

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31 May 2024 | Friday |10am - 11:30am (EST)

Session 3: Training: Establishing a Solid Professional Foundation and Upholding Media Ethics

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Media and Journalism Webinars emphasize experiential and hands-on learning through intensive training and interactive discussions with professional journalists for field experience. This program aims to prepare journalism students and young professionals to succeed in their professional careers while fostering experiential learning by translating knowledge and skills into experience. Your active and meaningful participation with questions and reflections will make the discussion more productive.

 

In this session, participants will be able to learn about the following topics from professional journalists and media personalities: 

 

  • Setting a solid professional foundation for early career building
  • Ethical media considerations while reporting on human rights violations
  • Considerations when covering conflict and mediation processes
  • Effectiveness of transparency in news reporting to combat mis- and disinformation

Session 2: Training: Ensuring Trust on Media in the Age of Misinformation / Disinformation

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29 May 2024 |Wednesday | 10am - 11:30am (EST)

Session 2: Training: Ensuring Trust on Media in the Age of Misinformation / Disinformation

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Media and Journalism Webinars emphasize experiential and hands-on learning through intensive training and interactive discussions with professional journalists for field experience. This program aims to prepare journalism students and young professionals to succeed in their professional careers while fostering experiential learning by translating knowledge and skills into experience. Your active and meaningful participation with questions and reflections will make the discussion more productive.

 

In this session, participants will be able to learn about the following topics from professional journalists and media personalities: 

 

  • Combatting the waves of disinformation/misinformation online 
  • Rebuilding trust on information sources in the revolutionized digital age
  • How to respond to the information pollution in 2024: historical year of elections

Session 1: Training: Risk Assessment and Managing Boundaries for Journalists Covering Conflicts

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27 May 2024 | Monday | 10am - 11:30 am (EST)

Session 1: Training: Risk Assessment and Managing Boundaries for Journalists Covering Conflicts

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Media and Journalism Webinars emphasize experiential and hands-on learning through intensive training and interactive discussions with professional journalists for field experience. This program aims to prepare journalism students and young professionals to succeed in their professional careers while fostering experiential learning by translating knowledge and skills into experience. Your active and meaningful participation with questions and reflections will make the discussion more productive.

 

In this session, participants will be able to learn about the following topics from professional journalists and media personalities: 

 

  • Practical safety fundamentals for journalists and media professionals working in conflict zones
  • Identifying new digital risks threatening the safety and mental well-being of journalists 
  • Trauma and stress management
  • Managing professional boundaries to prevent burnout

MEDIA AND JOURNALISM WEBINARS 2024

JWF ACADEMY presents

MEDIA & JOURNALISM WEBINARS 2024

“Inspiring Young Journalists as Advocates of Press Freedom”

May 27 – June 5, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:30am EST | VIRTUAL

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Registration is now open for the JWF’s Media and Journalism Webinars 2024!

JWF’s Media and Journalisms Webinars (MJW) is a certificate program consists of 5 virtual sessions, including training sessions and interactive discussions with prominent journalists and media professionals. Starting on May 27 and ending on June 5, 2025, participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts in the field and connect with like-minded individuals.

This MJW program focuses on experiential learning, offering workshops, mentorship, and hands-on projects to help journalism students and young professionals succeed in their careers. Since 2020, with over 30 professional journalists and 124 participants from 33 countries already involved, this global platform aims to empower individuals to make a positive impact through their writing.

Join us in exploring the latest trends and opportunities in journalism, while gaining valuable skills and knowledge to influence public opinion on important issues. Don’t miss this chance to network, learn, and grow as a journalist or media professional through the Media and Journalism Webinars certificate program.

WEBINAR SCHEDULE

27 May 2024 | Monday | 10:00 – 11:30 am (EST)

Session 1 – Training: Risk Assessment and Managing Boundaries for Journalists Covering Conflicts

  • Practical safety fundamentals for journalists and media professionals working in conflict zones
  • Identifying new digital risks threatening the safety and mental well-being of journalists 
  • Trauma and stress management
  • Managing professional boundaries to prevent burnout

29 May 2024 | Wednesday | 10:00 – 11:30 am (EST)

Session 2 – Training: Ensuring Trust on Media in the Age of Misinformation / Disinformation

  • Combatting the waves of disinformation/misinformation online 
  • Rebuilding trust on information sources in the revolutionized digital age
  • How to respond to the information pollution in 2024: historical year of elections

31 May 2024 | Friday | 10:00 – 11:30 am (EST)

Session 3 – Training: Establishing a Solid Professional Foundation and Upholding Media Ethics

  • Setting a solid professional foundation for early career building
  • Ethical media considerations while reporting on human rights violations
  • Considerations when covering conflict and mediation processes
  • Effectiveness of transparency in news reporting to combat mis- and disinformation

3 June 2024 | Monday | 10:00 – 11:30 am (EST)

Session 4 – Panel: Digital Revolution: Latest Technology Advancements and Artificial Intelligence

  • Leveraging artificial intelligence in the age of the evolving landscape of human rights reporting
  • Audience development strategies in countries where press freedom is at risk 
  • Overcoming state barriers and censorship 
  • Impactful marketing at online media outlets  

5 June 2024 | Wednesday | 10:00 – 11:30 am (EST)

Session 5: Introducing Media and Press Freedom Organizations 

  • Representatives of media and press freedom organizations will present resources and opportunities available at their institutions to support the work of journalists and empower media professionals reporting from conflicts. when covering conflict and mediation processes

APPLICATION

Participation fee of this certificate program is $25 for professionals and $15 for students.

Scholarships are available for students based on needs.

Deadline: 20 May 2024 | Monday

After filling out the form, you should receive a confirmation email by 22 May 2024 with a link to submit your participation fee. 

*** Please note that completing 4 out of 5 sessions is mandatory to receive the MJW Certificate of Completion.

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Session 4 Contemporary Challenges to Protect Media Freedom and Combating Violence against Journalists

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MEDIA AND JOURNALISM WEBINARS 2023

Session 4 Contemporary Challenges to Protect Media Freedom and Combating Violence against Journalists

6 July 2023, Tuesday at 10:00 - 11:30 AM (EST)

The Media and Journalism Webinars is an online certificate program organized by the Journalist and Writers Foundation (JWF) to equip aspiring journalists and media professionals with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to excel in their careers. These webinars provide a unique opportunity for participants to engage in interactive discussions, learn from seasoned journalists, and gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of media and journalism. With a focus on promoting freedom of speech, press freedom, and democracy, the webinars delve into crucial topics such as human rights, responsible journalism, and the impact of technology on the media landscape.

Through mentorship, hands-on training, and thought-provoking conversations, the Media and Journalism Webinars empower participants to navigate the ever-evolving media landscape and make a meaningful impact in the field. In its 4th year of this virtual certificate program, JWF hosted participants of young journalists and media members from 29 different countries as well as 11 notable expert speakers from 6 countries.

In the fourth session of the JWF Media and Journalism Webinars, participants from 29 different countries, including young journalists, media professionals, and civil society members, converged to address one of the most pressing issues in today’s media landscape: combating violence against journalists and upholding press freedom amidst growing challenges worldwide. The session highlighted the importance of the topic, recognizing the critical role journalists play in reporting essential news and uncovering the truth. With violence against journalists on the rise, the session aimed to shed light on the obstacles faced by media professionals and explore ways to protect press freedom and ensure the free flow of information.

Reporting from Conflict and War Zones: Challenges and Opportunities | Session 3

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4 July 2023, Tuesday at 10:00 - 11:30 AM (EST)

Reporting from Conflict and War Zones: Challenges and Opportunities | Session 3

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Media and Journalism Webinars emphasize experiential and hands-on learning through intensive training and interactive discussions with professional journalists for field experience. This program aims to prepare journalism students and young professionals to succeed in their professional careers while fostering experiential learning by translating knowledge and skills into experience. Your active and meaningful participation with questions and reflections will make the discussion more productive.

In this session, participants will be able to learn about the following topics from professional journalists and media personalities:

  • Challenges of ensuring the free flow of information from conflict and war zones
  • International and domestic safeguards for journalists: UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists
  • Revealing truth, building awareness, and ensuring accountability
  • Maintaining objectivity in emotionally challenged situations while addressing the psychological stress: Managing Mental Health – How journalists deal with trauma and stress covering conflicts and wars?

Storytelling and the Power of Media to Reveal the Truth | Session 2

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29 June 2023, Thursday at 10:00 - 11:30 AM (EST)

Storytelling and the Power of Media to Reveal the Truth | Session 2

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Media and Journalism Webinars emphasize experiential and hands-on learning through intensive training and interactive discussions with professional journalists for field experience. This program aims to prepare journalism students and young professionals to succeed in their professional careers while fostering experiential learning by translating knowledge and skills into experience. Your active and meaningful participation with questions and reflections will make the discussion more productive.

In this session, participants will be able to learn about the following topics from professional journalists and media personalities:

  • Importance of storytelling and reporting best-practices of survivors
  • Social media as a tool for raising awareness of human rights crisis
  • Producing documentary films to promote and protect human rights globally
  • Developing successful story pitching strategies

The Role of Media in Promoting and Protecting Human Rights | Session 1

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27 June 2023, Tuesday at 10:00 - 11:30 AM (EST)

The Role of Media in Promoting and Protecting Human Rights | Session 1

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Media and Journalism Webinars emphasize experiential and hands-on learning through intensive training and interactive discussions with professional journalists for field experience. This program aims to prepare journalism students and young professionals to succeed in their professional careers while fostering experiential learning by translating knowledge and skills into experience. Your active and meaningful participation with questions and reflections will make the discussion more productive.

In this session, participants will be able to learn about the following topics from professional journalists and media personalities:

  • Press freedom as a driver of all other fundamental human rights
  • Free flow of information and press freedom to create peaceful and cohesive societies
  • Freedom of Expression and the Internet: the challenges of ensuring freedom of expression on the Internet
  • New and emerging technologies that advance human rights reporting