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Sessions & Workshops (iTunes)
Note: These podcasts are full session recordings, and are thus large files that may take several minutes to download in your browser. The easiest way to listen in is by streaming and/or downloading them on our convention iTunes podcast channel.
Diversifying LGBT Newsrooms
Is the gay press ignoring communities of color? Are front pages too male-centric? How are editors and reporters ensuring multicultural coverage in their pages and in their newsroom hiring decisions? Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
Foreign Correspondence
Gay news is truly global in this media age, so how can LGBT press outlets with limited budgets and staff cover stories overseas? Learn from reporters who have jumped the pond to bring home international news. Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers..
Congressional Confidential
Jim Neal, the openly gay man who lost a Democratic primary battle in North Caro lina, sits down with here! Network's Stephen Macias for a one-on-one Q&A about his Senate race. Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
A Gay Reporter Goes To Washington
Hear how D.C.-based LGBT media reporters and editors navigate the halls of Congress and gain entrance to the White House. How do these journalists stay ahead of the Beltway's mainstream press pack? Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
The New Newsroom
A panel of top news industry experts will tackle the challenges of new technology, shifting audiences and falling profits. What's working and where? If you're looking for a reason to stop dreading the future, you'll find it here. Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
Life After Layoff: Your Job Is History But You're Not
Layoffs, buyouts, downsizing: Losing your job is a real threat in our industry today. But a pink slip doesn't have to derail your career. This session will look at ways to protect yourself in the event of a job loss, as well as explore how a layoff can actually turn around your professional prospects. Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
A Woman's Place
Assertive/Pushy. Strong/Strident. More often than not, gender still dictates the adjective. Notwithstanding Hillary Clinton's historic run, women remain a minority in public life. Do journalists approach subjects differently based on their sex, and do they bear any blame for holding down the glass ceiling? How do top women in office see it, and what changes do they recommend? Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
Beyond Blogging: Mobile Media Workshop
Today's freelancer has to be a one-person band: Writer, editor and publisher all-in-one. This hands-on workshop will help you get up to speed on the latest online tools – from video podcasting to mobile updates – as we create a mini-Web site for the NLGJA conference. Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
Sound Judgment: Mastering The Art Of The Broadcast Interview
When a big-time TV anchor sits across from Whitney, Britney or Hillary, viewers never see what goes on before the tape rolls. Now you'll get an inside look. Listen in as some of the broadcast world's top hosts share their experiences and insights on the art of the interview. Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
Gays & Sports: Asking The Big Questions
The culture of American sports is, in part, driven by homophobia. What is it about sports that limit how far members of the media are willing to go with their reporting on gay-related issues? Is there a right or wrong time to ask an athlete or a coach if they're gay? Do the sports media have a responsibility to ask the question? We'll talk to sports journalists and people in sports about the role of LGBT people in the sports media and in sports. Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
Missing White Women: Is Media Coverage The True Crime?
The missing and murdered fill our headlines, but a certain type of missing and murdered tends to dominate. What goes into deciding which crimes balloon from a brief into a full-blown narrative? Confronted with a slammed phone or unanswered door, what tactics are available to bring those stories to life? How can you sharpen the focus when the crime overwhelms the reporting resources? And how do crimes against LGBT people fit into the mix, and do they deserve any special attention? Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
Me, Myself & I: Writing (& Selling) The Personal Memoir
The personal stories of LGBT people have become breakout sensations in the publishing world. Learn about the art of the memoir from folks who have made the private public and get insight into how to turn your own story into the next bestseller. Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
Oh God! (Or Allah...Or Buddha): Reporting On Issues Of Faith & Religion
As is the case with the LGBT community, there is great diversity within the Christian community, the Muslim community and all communities of faith. What are the common mistakes journalists make when covering those who have chosen to live a "religious lifestyle" and what resources are out there to help you avoid the pitfalls? Visit our convention schedule for a for listing of speakers.
Live From Washington (iTunes)
Conversations With Our Convention Newbies
NLGJA conference first timers look back on their time in Washington and offer advice for next year's newbies.
Taking the Next Step in a Changing Industry
Broadcast member Sean Bartel discusses his unique (and agent-less) job search strategy and the reactions he has received from station directors.
Way Across the Pond: Covering LGBT Issues Abroad
Globetrotting freelance writer and photographer Michael Luongo discusses the complexity of reporting on LGBT and/or gender issues internationally.
New Media, New Jobs: Print Journalists Seeking Online Jobs
Web 2.0 tips for print journalists from convention speakers on this year's new media programming track and from on-site recruiters at the Career & Community Expo.
The Art of the Interview: A Conversation With Michelangelo Signorile
Sirius OutQ's Michelangelo Signorile has interviewed people from all corners of the political spectrum (including many that he disagrees with) for his radio show. How does he do it? Listen up for his tips of the trade.
Congressional Confidential: An Interview With Jim Neal
Jim Neal, the openly gay man who lost a Democratic primary battle in North Carolina, discusses how his sexual orientation factored into both his campaign and overall media coverage of his candidacy.
Speaker Spotlights (iTunes)
Featuring a full slate of conversation leaders, envelope pushers, creative thinkers and trend trainers, "NLGJA Goes to Washington" will be the most dynamic conversation about journalism and LGBT issues this year. Check out these special podcasts with speakers scheduled to appear on some of our most exciting panels, plenaries and workshops.
Matthew Berger
Title Reporter, NBC/National Journal
Session Tales From The Trail: The Inside Story Of The
Presidential Campaign
Date Friday, August 22, 2:15-3:30
Wayne Besen
Title Founder, Truth Wins Out
Session Pray Away The Gay?
Date Friday, August 22, 11:00-12:15
Laura Brown
Title Editor, Southern Voice
Session Diversifying LGBT Newsrooms
Date Thursday, August 21, 9:15-10:30
Lou Chibbaro
Title Senior News Reporter, Washington Blade
Session A Gay Reporter Goes To Washington
Date Thursday, August 21, 10:45-12:00
Debra Gersh Hernandez
Title Coordinator, Sunshine Week, ASNE
Session Sunshine Week Session: FOIA Is Not Just A Four-Letter Word
Date Friday, August 22, 3:45-5:00
Angela Jimenez
Title Freelance Photojournalist & Documentarian
Session Dyke Culture In The New Media
Date Saturday, August 23, 2:15-3:30
Kevin Latek
Title Attorney at Law, Dow Lohnes PLLC
Session Wash Your Mouth Out: The FCC & You
Date Saturday, August 23, 11:00-12:15
Michael Luongo
Title Freelance Writer & Photographer
Session Foreign Correspondence
Date Thursday, August 21, 9:15-10:30
Mark McDonald
Title Program Director, WAMU 88.5
Session Taking It To The Streets: Citizen Journalism & Community News
Date Friday, August 22, 2:15-3:30
Tom Musbach
Title Managing Editor, Yahoo! HotJobs
Session Life After Layoff: Your Job Is History But You're Not
Date Friday, August 22, 11:00-12:15
Tammye Nash
Title Senior Editor, Dallas Voice
Session The March On News Coverage
Date Thursday, August 21, 12:15-1:45
Frank Oldham, Jr.
Title Executive Director, National Association of People with AIDS
Session The Beat We'd Love To Lose: Reporting On HIV/AIDS In 2008
Date Friday, August 22, 3:45-5:00
Richard Prince
Title Columnist, Richard Prince 's Journal-isms
Session The New Newsroom
Date Friday, August 22, 9:30-10:45
Robin Rauzi
Title Articles Editor, Los Angeles Times
Session Altared States Or Get Me To The Church On Time
Date Friday, August 22, 2:15-3:30
Cyd Zeigler, Jr.
Title President, Outsports
Session Gays & Sports: Asking The Big Questions
Date Saturday, August 23, 11:00-12:15
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