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THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: Will YOU work for impact ([link removed]) ? Brand new mental health reporting project ([link removed]) launch; get expert insights ([link removed]) on legal threats to journalism; break into books ([link removed]) ; browse career opportunities ([link removed]) , & more.
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Can you name your investigative antagonist? Whether facing external roadblocks like unreliable sources and aggressive competitors, or pervasive brain blocks that keep you stuck, Will Work for Impact ([link removed]) 's Alexandra Zayas offers some practical pointers ([link removed]) to break down your barriers:
1. Name your saboteur. The scariest foes live undefined in the crevices of your mind.
2. Nothing beats a good editor’s eye to lend support and clarity of thought.
3. Need feedback? Pitch your story to a trusted friend or colleague to see which pieces of reporting shine and which need clarity.
You might have noticed a common thread: Get your work out of your head and into crucial conversations with others.
Ready to get to the next level? Free up your Thursdays this May for five weeks of live, 60-minute sessions from ProPublica deputy managing editor Alexandra Zayas ([link removed]) , a Pulitzer Prize finalist for investigative reporting. Can't make it in May? No problem. Join us in October instead ([link removed]) .
Get on the road to your best work through this deep dive into award-winning investigations and learn how to apply practical strategies to your own reporting. No more watching from the sidelines. In this active, hands-on seminar, you will:
* Complete weekly assignments that stretch your skills
* Collaborate and connect with fellow like-minded reporters
* Receive direct feedback from Zayas on your developing work
See a recent grad’s verdict:
"It was both inspiring and specific enough to be actionable - a rare combination I find!”
Rachel Schraer, Senior Global Health Reporter, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism; Will Work For Impact Alumni
Leave uncertainty behind. Enroll today ([link removed]) and claim your spot in journalism's next standout cohort.
FEATURED TRAINING
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The Mental Health Reporting Project
Online, self-directed course
Free
Poynter's Mental Health Reporting Project equips journalists with specialized tools to cover sensitive topics ethically across all beats. Through five expert-led lessons developed with The Carter Center, participants master responsible approaches to trauma, suicide, addiction, and mental health disparities while protecting their own well-being. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
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Breaking Into Books: A Non-Fiction Writing Workshop for Journalists
In-person training
June 10-12, 2025, St. Petersburg, Florida
$2,000
In this workshop, journalists will master narrative non-fiction techniques, gain insights into the publishing world and build resilience for handling rejections. Expert-led sessions will teach how to work with agents and help participants develop their own book proposals, with personalized guidance from experienced writers. Space is limited to maximize feedback, so apply by April 25, 2025 ([link removed]) .
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** Safeguarding your journalism against legal threats | an OnPoynt webinar
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Online webinar
April 7, 2025
1 – 2:15 p.m. Eastern
Free
This free 75-minute webinar will confront your most pressing journalism defense questions and equip you with practical strategies to protect your work in today's challenging legal landscape. Register today ([link removed]) .
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Lead with Influence (September 2025)
Online group seminar
September 10, 2025– October 1, 2025
$600
Learn how to “lead your leaders” in this virtual intensive for journalism managers handling big responsibilities without direct reports. From Sept. 10 to Oct. 1, you'll discover your dominant management tendencies, practice essential feedback strategies, and connect with experienced industry leaders during exclusive AMAs. Join peers in a dedicated Slack channel for weekly challenges that reinforce your learning—all while building a valuable network of colleagues facing similar challenges. Apply by July 31, 2025 ([link removed]) .
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Getting It Right: Accuracy and Verification in the Digital Age
Online, self-directed course
Get the knowledge and tools necessary to become more accurate in what you publish in print, over the airwaves or online. Learn more about how and why errors appear in your work, and gain a fundamental understanding of how to prevent them, along with the most up-to-the-minute tools for verifying information online.
Cost: $50. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
How Any Journalist Can Earn Trust (International Edition)
Online, self-directed course
Learn what news audiences in various parts of the world don’t understand about how journalism works. Look for opportunities to demonstrate credibility by explaining news processes, coverage goals and journalism ethics per the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles.
Cost: Free. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
Immigration resources
Tip sheet and online self-directed course
Zita Arocha is a bilingual journalist, writer and educator who's offering her decades of expertise covering immigration to Poynter learners through her Immigration Matters ([link removed]) tip sheets and Understanding U.S. Immigration from the Border to the Heartland ([link removed]) , a free six-part, self-directed course.
Cost: Free.
Beat Academy: Polarized America
Webinar series
Poynter’s Beat Academy offers deeper understanding of Polarization in America and Christian Nationalism to empower newsrooms to foster understanding and inspire meaningful dialogue. Originally broadcast Feb. 20 and 27, 2025.
Cost: $15. Enroll now ([link removed]) .
Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing
Self-directed online courses
Our Introductory Certificate ([link removed]) helps you achieve greater communications clarity; learn how to embrace accuracy and verification; gives you ways to perfect your grammar, word use and style; and imparts the skills you need to make you the kind of editor people are hungry to work with.
Cost: $150 or $99 for ACES members.
The Intermediate Certificate ([link removed]) goes deeper into topics like grammar, working with writers, ethics, law and tech, offering a thorough grounding in the skills editors need to succeed in today's news, corporate and freelance environments.
Cost: $250 or $175 for ACES members.
The Advanced Certificate in Editing ([link removed]) is a seven-part certification program that engages participants in the most advanced facets of editing. Delve deeper into artificial intelligence, developmental editing, developing style guides and building trust and career resilience with this new program, designed for 2025.
Cost: $650 or $500 for ACES members.
CAREERS
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