by Bach Polakowski | Mar 3, 2015 | Anniversary Track, Breakouts
Gchat and Skype may be newer tools, but a great relationship with an editor is as old as journalism. Discover the key to succeeding, without having to suck up. And bring your own story ideas so you can pitch the editors who may even hire you right on the spot.
by Bach Polakowski | Mar 3, 2015 | Anniversary Track, Breakouts
What happens when what you cover becomes something everyone is chasing? Be it weather, Ebola, or a terrorist threat on your turf, this is the session you want to see if you want to be ready for everything. Tornados, flooding, hurricanes, blizzards, sex scandals,...
by Bach Polakowski | Mar 3, 2015 | Anniversary Track, Breakouts
Want to know what the recruiters really think of your work? Know what on your resume or in your clips will really get their attention? Recruiters will share their trade secrets to let you know what they look for and where they often shop for their best candidates....
by Bach Polakowski | Mar 3, 2015 | Anniversary Track, Breakouts
In these days of belt tightening and layoffs, you can’t quietly work hard in a corner anymore and expect to get noticed. You can’t be overly obnoxious about your work either. No one likes a journalist who only talks to you when they want something. This session will...
by Bach Polakowski | Mar 3, 2015 | Anniversary Track, Breakouts
What does it take to do the perfect interview? How can you get the most out of people who are reluctant to talk? How can you get elegant quotes for print and catchy sound for TV? What’s the trick to get someone to really open up? We think we’re good at asking...
by Bach Polakowski | Mar 3, 2015 | Anniversary Track, Breakouts
Want to know what it takes to win the big hardware? Come to hear from this year’s award winners (and a few from the past who have Pultizer, Peabody, and DuPont winner in their bio) to get a step-by-step breakdown of how they did their work. Bring your questions too,...