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.
List of resources for learning, reviewing new media tools 03/19/2009
I appreciate the advice and insight shared among members of NABJ’s Digital Journalism Task Force. Talia Whyte recently emailed the following list of resources for staying “in the loop” with new media:
- MediaShift – PBS group blog. (www.pbs.org/mediashift/)
- E-Media Tidbits - Poynter group blog. (http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=31)
- News U – Courses open to journalists. (www.newsu.org)
- The Journalism Iconoclast - Reporter/Web developer Patrick Thornton’s blog on journalism. (http://patthorntonfiles.com/blog/)
- BeatBlogging – Blog on how journalists can use new media.(www.beatblogging.org)
- CyberJournalist - Blog posts, job listings, fellowship announcements and other online journalism tips. (www.cyberjournalist.net)
- New Media Bytes – Web developer/Internet marketing evangelist Shawn Smith’s blog on how to use social networks and other Web tools. (www.newmediabytes.com)
- J-Lab – run by American University’s School of Communication, the web site offers practical tips and tools for digital journalists and citizen media entrepreneurs (www.j-lab.org)
- Lynda.com – Visitors can watch video trainings on dozens of topics including Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML, and Web design. (http://www.lynda.com/)
- Center for Social Media – Part of American University, CSM “investigates, showcases and sets standards for socially engaged media-making,” according to a press release. (www.centerforsocialmedia.org)
source: Talia Whyte
Social Media Strategy for Papers 03/14/2009
Appreciated receiving a tweet with a link to a Mashable post on how papers are using social media to save the industry.
“Social media gives any business an interactive channel to communicate with its current and future customers. For newspapers, that channel can increase the chances of survival in a market where commoditized information has diminished the value of individual brands,” wrote Woody Lewis, a social media strategist and Web architect.
Another useful post added Thursday on Mashable was Dan Schawbel’s “Top Ten Social Networks for Entrepreneurs.”
“Looking for a job? Consider creating your own. There are a number of social resources to help you connect with other entrepreneurs and get your business ideas off the ground,” wrote Schawbel, an author and owner of the Personal Branding Blog.
Creation of NABJ Affiliates Deadline 02/24/2009
March 1 is the deadline for the national office for NABJ to receive applications for professional and student chapters interested in becoming NABJ affiliates. Click here, for information on becoming a professional or student NABJ chapter.
With more than 4,100 members, the National Association of Black Journalists is the nation’s largest organization of journalists of color, according to the advocacy group’s Web site. Established in 1975 in Washington, D.C., NABJ provides career development, educational and other support to black journalists worldwide.
