Training

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How to Navigate the Current Political Climate in the Newsroom
A forum for PNA member Editors, Media Leaders, and Senior Journalists Join us on Monday, February 10, at 1 p.m. to participate in this one-hour, off-the-record, open forum to learn how to navigate the current political climate in the newsroom during these challenging times. We’ll talk about your own experiences and help come up with solutions…
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The Sunshine Act: Pennsylvania’s Open Meetings Law
There’s no better time than Sunshine Week to take a closer look at the open meetings law and its impact on your local coverage. This session reviews PA’s Sunshine Act with a focus on frequently asked questions and common issues. Melissa Melewsky, PNA’s Media Law Counsel, explains Pennsylvania’s Open Meetings Law, including reporters’ most common…
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PA’s Right to Know Law: Best Practices for Access
During this jam-packed session, we’ll not only review the basics of the Right-to-Know Law but also explain how to minimize delays and maximize access. Topics to be covered include tips for drafting a successful RTKL request, navigating the administrative appeal process, benefits of mediation and how to enforce grants of access. We’ll also review important…
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Advertising Laws: The Top Ten (and more) Legal Issues You Should Know
Melissa Melewsky, PNA’s Media Law Counsel, offers valuable information about laws that govern advertising. She’ll highlight some of the most common questions from the PNA Legal Hotline and offer advice on fair housing and fair employment laws as well as laws governing medical marijuana, CBD, tobacco and vaping products, beer and liquor, contests and gambling,…
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Fundraising Events for 2025
Are you looking to increase your fundraising and philanthropy efforts for 2025? Then this is the webinar for you! On Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m., you will hear from experts at The Post and Courier (SC) about their successful end-of-year giving and other philanthropy events. The Post and Courier raised over $150,000 at its…
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Media Leadership Roundtable
Network with others who do what you do! Media leaders who manage news media companies and groups of all sizes in Pennsylvania have a regular opportunity to share and learn from their common and unique experiences through PNA’s Media Leadership Roundtables. This month’s special guest speaker is Al DiCroce, director of advertising for Trib Total…
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Media Leadership Roundtable
This month’s session includes an overview of philanthropy and fundraising efforts from Tanya Henderson, PNA Foundation’s executive director. Network with others who do what you do! Media leaders who manage news media companies and groups of all sizes in Pennsylvania have a regular opportunity to share and learn from their common and unique experiences through…
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Media Leadership Roundtable
Network with others who do what you do! Media leaders who manage news media companies and groups of all sizes in Pennsylvania have a regular opportunity to share and learn from their common and unique experiences through PNA’s Media Leadership Roundtables. Lesley Strouse, Gannett Executive Director of Enterprise and Distributed Partnerships and a Reuters representative…
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Media Leadership Roundtable
Network with others who do what you do! Media leaders who manage news media companies and groups of all sizes in Pennsylvania have a regular opportunity to share and learn from their common and unique experiences through PNA’s Media Leadership Roundtables. Media leaders will gather virtually via Zoom to: Discuss publishing, advertising and newsroom experiences…
