Journos Using Facebook 11/10/2009

The Poynter Institute  will host a Webinar Thursday to help journalists effectively use Facebook to reach new audiences, enhance their storytelling and engage online readers.

The event, offered via Poynter’s NewsU, begins at 2 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 12.

Ellyn Angelotti, interactivity editor of Poynter Online and adjunct faculty at Poynter, will demonstrate how news organizations are using Facebook. Participants will explore best practices and techniques for building an online presence.

The one-hour Webinar costs $24.95. For more information and to register, go to www.newsu.org/FacebookWebinar09.

Tools for Freelance Writers 09/03/2009

Courtesy of  an e-mail sent to members of NABJ’s Digital Journalism Task Force, a link to free online resources useful to freelance writers, http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/09/49-free-online-reference-tools-for-freelance-writers/. The information comes from the Freelance Writing Jobs Network.

Sharpen photography, multimedia skills via free Webinars 08/31/2009

I appreciate members of the NABJ Digital Journalism Task Force for sharing helpful information. Courtesy of one recent e-mail, I learned about how Seattle-based CreativeTechs  is starting a series of free webinars on various subjects including digital photography, Photoshop and Dreamweaver. Information about the classes or CreativeTechs’ training schedule.

CreativeTechs provide outsourced Mac IT support for various clients including graphic design firms, advertising agencies, photography studios, and video houses.

Deadline for Online News Association 09 early-bird registration 08/25/2009

Thinking about going to ONA09 in San Francisco, Oct. 1-3? Early-bird registration for ONA09 ends at 11:59 p.m. ET Aug. 28. ET. Registration for ONA members is $399, non-members is $699. On Aug. 29 the rates increase to $599/$899.

If you’re undecided, consider:

ONA09’s program (Oct. 2-3): http://conference.journalists.org/2009conference/schedule/  
 
ONA09’s speakers: http://conference.journalists.org/2009conference/ona09-speakers/

Pre-Conference Workshops (Oct. 1): http://conference.journalists.org/2009conference/schedule/pre-conference-workshops/

Career Summit & Job Fair (Oct. 1): http://conference.journalists.org/2009conference/career-summit-job-fair/career-summit-job-fair-schedule/

And … $199/night hotel: http://conference.journalists.org/2009conference/hotel/

And … a discount on United: http://conference.journalists.org/2009conference/travel-to-ona09/

                       Source: Online News Association LinkedIn group