PNAF-JTCP
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Journalism training focuses on keeping journalists safe in hostile environments
This month’s session of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program provided practical advice for journalists working in high-risk environments such as protests and other volatile situations. Moderated by Paula Knudsen Burke, senior supervising attorney, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, the session’s speakers included Molly Eichel, deputy managing editor for live and breaking news for The Philadelphia…
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Essential Tips for Staying Safe on the Job
Best practices for journalists On January 12, PNA hosted the eleventh session of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program. Attendees gained safety best practices, including managing interactions with public officials, navigating potentially volatile situations, and protecting themselves while covering events. Explore the list of safety suggestions below. Moderated by Paula Knudsen Burke, senior supervising…
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POSTPONED: Core Principles of Journalism Ethics and Common Ethical Dilemmas
This session is postponed. Check back soon for a rescheduled date. Journalism shapes public understanding, influences decisions, and holds power to account. Ethical lapses—fabrication, bias, conflicts of interest—can erode trust quickly. This session explores the principles that guide responsible reporting and the gray areas journalists navigate daily. Core principles include: Accuracy & verification with priorities…
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POSTPONED: First Amendment – Court Access: Transparency as a structural safeguard, not a courtesy
This session is postponed. Check back soon for a rescheduled date. The Pennsylvania Constitution guarantees that “all courts shall be open” and the U.S. Supreme Court has long recognized that the First Amendment mandates open courts as essential to democratic accountability. This right applies to both the press and the public, and it covers many—though…
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POSTPONED: First Amendment – General Newsgathering: Core Principles of Newsgathering Rights
This session is postponed. Check back soon for a rescheduled date. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to receive information. Journalists have the same access as any member of the public: public streets and sidewalks, public meetings (subject to open-meeting laws) and public records (subject to FOIA).…
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On Deadline in Harm’s Way: A Survival Guide for Journalists on the Front Lines of Civil Unrest
Trauma, Burnout, and Safety: A Survival Toolkit for Journalists Join us on Monday, May 11, at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in Pittsburgh, for our first in-person “Meet the Moment” session, which includes editors on the front lines of America’s current civil unrest. As part of a new series of training led by…
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Tips from the Second PNA Foundation Journalism Training Program
The second session of PNA Foundation’s Journalism Training Program covered topics related to the writing process. Speaking on the subject were PennLive/The Patriot-News Managing Producer and Enterprise Editor Amy Worden, Associated Press reporter Mark Scolforo and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Assistant Managing Editor Mike Wereschagin. Here are writing tips shared during the session: Training on the writing…
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JTCP#12 – Artificial Intelligence in the Newsroom – Leveraging Technology While Upholding Journalistic Standards
This is session #12 of 12 of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program. Learn more about the certification program and save money by registering for more of the twelve sessions – or all twelve sessions – by clicking here. Artificial intelligence is transforming the news media industry, offering powerful tools for research, content creation…
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JTCP#11 – Mental Health and Wellness – Covering Trauma While Protecting Yourself
This is session #11 of 12 of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program. Learn more about the certification program and save money by registering for more of the twelve sessions – or all twelve sessions – by clicking here. Journalists often report about difficult and emotionally charged topics, from trauma and grief to sexual…