Training

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Collaborative Journalism – mining the community to ensure all voices are heard
Citizen journalism has become a defining force in how information travels. Smartphones, social platforms, and community networks allow ordinary people to document events in real time. At the same time, […]
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Staying Safe, Staying Whole: Field Safety and Mental Wellness for Journalists
Trauma, Burnout, and Safety: A Survival Toolkit for Journalists Join us in person in Philadelphia for this can’t miss session. Two sessions in one day covering the much needed tools […]
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Data Journalism in Election Integrity
Elections generate enormous amounts of structured and unstructured data—voter rolls, precinct results, turnout patterns, campaign finance disclosures, and misinformation trends. Data journalists help the public understand what’s real, what’s misleading […]
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Core Principles of Journalism Ethics and Common Ethical Dilemmas
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 […]
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First Amendment – Court Access: Transparency as a structural safeguard, not a courtesy
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. […]
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First Amendment – General Newsgathering: Core Principles of Newsgathering Rights
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 […]
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Staying Safe, Staying Whole: Field Safety and Mental Wellness for Journalists
Trauma, Burnout, and Safety: A Survival Toolkit for Journalists Join us in person on Monday, May 11, at Point Park’s Center for Media Innovation for this can’t miss session. Two […]
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NEW for 2026: Free Weekly Children’s Content for PNA Members
NEW for 2026: Free Weekly Children’s Content for PNA Members The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association is excited to introduce a new member benefit for 2026: free, ready-to-publish children’s content created in […]
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PNA’s National Newspaper Week Celebration Convention
Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we celebrate National Newspaper Week in our own fashion from Wednesday, Oct. 7 through Friday, Oct. 9, in Harrisburg. During this […]
