SPJ/LA and the Los Angeles Library Foundation’s ALOUD Series present: Blogging the Narco Wars
Join the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Los Angeles Public Library for an in-depth talk with journalists from San Diego and Tijuana, as well as a long-time watchdog of border violence, to discuss how reporters are [...]
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Blogging the Narco Wars — June 3
Posted in Other Local Events, SPJ/LA Events on May 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
AAJA-LA’s WORDPRESS WORKSHOPS
Posted in Other Local Events on February 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Ready to jump into the blogosphere, but you’re not sure where to get started? Get a quick introduction to WordPress, arguably the most popular blogging software online.
Why WordPress?
- WordPress skills are in high demand; knowing how to use WordPress is much like using most of the Content Management Systems used by most news organizations.
- WordPress is one of the [...]
Free Civil Justice Seminar at the Press Club — Jan. 31
Posted in News, Other Local Events on January 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Understanding the Civil Justice System
PURPOSE: To educate members of the media about the American civil justice system, utilizing fast-paced presentations in a balanced and informative setting. The seminar will provide working media with background on the civil justice system, the differences between a civil and criminal trial and tips on how to cover a civil [...]
Annenberg Open Forum on the Tribune Bankruptcy
Posted in Other Local Events on December 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Join Geoffrey Cowan, director of USC Annenberg’s Center on Communication Leadership, along with journalism school director Geneva Overholser and journalism professor and former Los Angeles Times editor Michael Parks, for an open forum with journalists, faculty, students and community leaders on the impact of the Tribune Company bankruptcy on journalism in Southern California. Additional topics [...]
APTRA’s Tape Critique, Jan. 10 & 11, 2009
Posted in Other Local Events on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Are you Looking for your first job? Maybe your looking to move up in market size. Want the lowdown on how to make a successful resume tape? Want to show your tape to news directors? Want to network?
Here is your chance.
The Associated Press Television Radio Association (APTRA) is proud to present its annual Las Vegas [...]
CSU Long Beach Multimedia Workshop June 20-21
Posted in Other Local Events on May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Cal State Long Beach is sponsoring an intensive two-day, hands-on multimedia short course that focuses on video and audio editing for journalists. The workshop will take place on June 20-21, 2008, in our new Mac lab on campus. Videographers and photographers from the Los Angeles Times will be among those leading the sessions.
More info is [...]
LA Press Club Event: An Evening With Editor Russ Stanton
Posted in Other Local Events on April 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
The Times recently tapped its innovations expert as its new editor. Russ Stanton, in one of his first appearances, will offer some early glimpses of how he plans to turn around slipping circulation and deal with slashed budgets that are affecting the entire news business.
How will The Times continue its [...]
Help Judge a High School Journalism Contest April 18
Posted in Other Local Events on April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Hello Friends and supporters of journalism students:
Here is a very easy, but important way to support high school journalism. It includes giving up a Friday night to critique write-off competition entries, but includes a wonderful banquet dinner and a party afterwards.
It’s the judging for the write-offs at the National High School Journalism Convention in Anaheim next week.
The details:
6 p.m. Friday, April [...]
CSUN Alumni Party – April 12
Posted in Other Local Events on April 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The CSU Northridge Alumni Association is having a party this Saturday, April 12, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Valley university’s journalism department. The festivities will be held at Rusty’s Surf Ranch in Santa Monica. Full details can be found on the association’s website.
The District Turns One
Posted in Other Local Events on April 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
And they’re throwing a party. From the Web site:
Just one year ago history was made when The District Weekly launched its inaugural issue upon Long Beach metro. Previously the only major metropolitan city in all of North America without it’s own alternative weekly! All that was radically changed – and now the ONLY voice for [...]
