Community Journalism Class to Teach Local Government Reporting Skills
On Wednesday evenings, from May 17 to June 7, the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications is offering a free, online class, "Community Journalism--Local Government," which will provide participants with the tools needed to cover local government news and events. The class will be taught by veteran Upper Valley journalist Bill Chaisson.
In this class, students will learn about the important role community journalism plays in a democratic society, as well as the basic skills needed to write a news story. Participants will also learn how to gather information for their stories, including researching public records, conducting interviews, and attending public meetings.
The course will also cover important topics related to journalism law and ethics, ensuring that students understand their responsibilities as community journalists. By the end of the class, participants will be able to cover local meetings and produce publishable reporting. This is the fourth Community Journalism class taught at the Nackey S. Loeb School, all of which have been offered in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative.
The class will run for four weeks on Wednesday evenings, from 5:30pm to 7pm, beginning on May 17 and participants must pre-register online at loebschool.org/register.
The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications promotes and defends the First Amendment and fosters interest, integrity and excellence in journalism and other forms of communication by educating students of various ages and providing them with the tools and knowledge to improve their skill. Learn more about the School at loebschool.org.
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