Meet the Moment: Training for Today.
“Meet the Moment” refers to the practical training, discussions and solutions designed to address pressing issues that journalists are experiencing in today’s volatile field environment.
Sessions will include timely relevant topics including:
- The emotional weight of reporting on trauma and preventing burnout
- Safety for journalists in the field
- First Amendment core principles of newsgathering rights
- First Amendment court access and transparency
- Data journalism in election integrity
- Shared content and citizen journalism
Visit the PNA Foundation website for more information about the Center for Journalism Excellence.
Proposed schedule of sessions (subject to change):
#1 – Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – in person at Student Keystone Event in Harrisburg Reporting Basics & Writing Primer Interactive Roundtable
#2 – Monday, May 11, 2026 – in person at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation, Pittsburgh – On Deadline in Harm’s Way: A Survival Guide for Journalists on the Front Lines of Civil Unrest
#3 – Monday, June 8, 2026 – Virtual – First Amendment – General Newsgathering: Core Principles of Newsgathering Rights
#4 – Monday, July 13, 2026 – Virtual – First Amendment – Court Access: Transparency as a structural safeguard, not a courtesy
#5 – Monday, August 10, 2026 – Virtual – Core Principles of Journalism Ethics and Common Ethical Dilemmas
#6 – Monday, September 14, 2026 – Virtual – Data Journalism in Election Integrity
#7 – Thursday, October 8, 2026 – in person at PNA Convention, Harrisburg – AI Promises & Pitfalls: Practical Guidance for Using AI Wisely
#8 – Monday, November 9, 2026 – in person in Philadelphia – On Deadline in Harm’s Way: A Survival Guide for Journalists on the Front Lines of Civil Unrest
#9 – Monday, December 14, 2026 – Virtual – Collaborative Journalism – mining the community to ensure all voices are heard
#10 – Monday, January 11, 2027 – Virtual – A Guide to Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law: Unlocking Public Records
#11 – Monday, February 8, 2027 – Virtual – Defamation and Invasion of Privacy – Anti-SLAPP
#12 – Monday, March 8, 2027 – Virtual – The Sunshine Act: Public Meetings & Finding the Story – even in the Boring Stuff
2026-27 Center for Journalism Excellence “Meet the Moment” Virtual Training Registration
Register now for all eight virtual “Meet the Moment” sessions offered across 2026–2027. Registration package is $495 per news organization or register at the early-bird rate of just $395 through May 15. Recordings of each session will be sent to registrants as soon as available, typically within a day from the session.
Included Session Dates (Mondays):
- 2026: June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, December 14
- 2027: January 11, February 8, March 8
💻 All sessions in this package are virtual.
Important: These in-person sessions are not included in this package and require separate individual registration:
- May 11 (Pittsburgh)
- October 8 (Harrisburg)
- November 9 (Philadelphia)
Deadline for early-bird registration is May 15.
Questions about this program? Contact Teresa Shaak at teresas@pa-news.org or 717-703-3003.