Training
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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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2026 Keystone News Summit
Strengthening Local News Across Pennsylvania The Keystone News Summit is an annual convening of journalists, newsroom leaders, researchers, educators, students, philanthropists, advocates and community partners committed to strengthening local news in Pennsylvania. Following a successful inaugural Summit in Harrisburg, the 2026 Keystone News Summit will continue and expand this statewide conversation, bringing participants together to…
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Student Press Freedom Day
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, will be the ninth annual Student Press Freedom Day! Student journalists and their supporters across the United States will spend the day — and all month long — raising awareness of the challenges they face, celebrating their contributions to their schools and communities, and taking actions to protect and restore their First Amendment freedoms. Here are the…
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Scholastic Journalism Week
Press Under Pressure The Journalism Education Association will celebrate Scholastic Journalism Week Feb. 23-27, 2026. This year’s theme is “Press Under Pressure”. In an era of contested truth and rampant misinformation, “Press Under Pressure” highlights the vital role of student journalists as they navigate free expression, institutional oversight and ethical reporting. Despite facing censorship, scrutiny and limited…
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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, traditional media increasingly collaborates with audiences, using shared editorial content to expand coverage and diversify perspectives. While it is beneficial for newsrooms to have a…
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On Deadline in Harm’s Way: A Survival Guide for Journalists on the Front Lines of Civil Unrest (Philadelphia)
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 necessary to handle trauma, burnout and safety on the field. PART I: 10-11:30 a.m. Mental Health and Wellness: The Emotional Weight of Reporting on Trauma…
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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 and what’s missing. In an era of distrust, transparency backed by verifiable data is one of the strongest tools for public confidence. Data journalism is…
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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…
