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THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: Don’t miss Poynter’s due dates ([link removed]) ; join us in June to break into books ([link removed]) ; watch our legal panel replay ([link removed]) ; reframe your work-life balance ([link removed]) ; browse open jobs ([link removed]) , & more.
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Happy Tax Day!
In the spirit of prepping and filing before the deadline, here are some hard-hitting due dates coming up for Poynter programs:
* Want to turn your reporting into a compelling non-fiction book? Breaking into Books ([link removed]) , led by Poynter’s Kristen Hare and Columbia University’s Samuel G. Freedman, accepts applications until Friday, April 25. Walk Poynter’s halls, meet like-minded colleagues, learn from titans of the trade. Space is limited to maximize personal guidance, so submit your application today.
* Are you a leader who manages big responsibilities without direct reports? Poynter’s September Lead with Influence ([link removed]) virtual program equips you with strategies to build productive relationships, market yourself and lead your leaders. The hard deadline to apply? July 31.
* Does a program often called “inspiring,” and “transformative,” pique your interest? Poynter’s Essential Skills for New Managers ([link removed]) is back for a new round this December. Experience St. Petersburg’s warm winter on our waterfront campus, harness and cultivate your talents and strengths as part of a group of the industry’s rising leaders. Don’t miss your chance to apply by October 3.
Not yet due, but on the horizon:
+ Drawn to the idea of maximizing your coverage of vulnerable populations while minimizing harm to them and yourself? Our brand new Mental Health Reporting Project ([link removed]) is here to provide the tools you need to produce more nuanced stories. And stay tuned for a special resource dropping shortly... 👀
FEATURED TRAINING
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** Safeguarding your journalism against legal threats | An OnPoynt Webinar ([link removed])
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Online webinar
Free
Missed our journalism defense webinar? Watch the replay ([link removed]) for evergreen advice from New York Times deputy general counsel David McCraw and Center for Investigative Reporting general counsel Victoria Baranetsky. Supplementary resource: don’t miss Angela Fu’s piece ([link removed]) delving into the discussed topics.
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Work-Life Chemistry ([link removed])
Six-week newsletter course
$50
Kristen Hare, who teaches and covers local news for Poynter, has spent years preaching this popular reframe for work-life balance. In this course, she'll walk you through discovering your formula, building it for growth and using it to combat burnout. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
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AI and Editing: Uses, Drawbacks and Ethics ([link removed])
Online, self-directed course
$125
Poynter faculty and AI expert Alex Mahadevan guides journalists through the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in media. You'll explore AI's inner workings, practical applications and ethical considerations specifically for content creators. Mahadevan delves into everything from foundational concepts to cutting-edge tools, helping you develop strategies to ethically integrate AI into your workflow while avoiding potential pitfalls.
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
The TV News Toolbox for Teachers
Bring duPont, Peabody and national Emmy award-winners from local and network news into your classroom with this collection of 38 microlearning activities organized into eight lessons.
Cost: $̶7̶0̶ $29.95 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.
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]) .
Beat Academy: Immigration (2025)
Online webinar
This comprehensive immigration webinar provides practical insights from experienced reporters and policy experts on covering immigration policy under the Trump administration with accuracy and depth. This training was originally broadcast on March 27.
Cost: $15. Enroll now to watch the replay ([link removed]) .
Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing
Self-directed online courses
Our Introductory Certificate ([link removed]) helps you achieve greater communication clarity and learn how to embrace accuracy and verification.
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.
Cost: $250 or $175 for ACES members.
The Advanced Certificate ([link removed]) engages participants in the most advanced facets of editing. Delve deeper into AI, developmental editing, developing style guides and building trust and career resilience.
Cost: $650 or $500 for ACES members.
CAREERS
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• Producer II/WRUF Brand Manager/Division of Media Properties ([link removed]) , University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Multi-Platform Sales Specialist ([link removed]) , Byrne Media, Myrtle Beach, SC
• Deputy Managing Editor ([link removed]) , The Gazette Company, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Publisher and Editor ([link removed]) , Community Newspapers Inc. (CNI), Athens, GA
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FROM OUR NEWSROOM
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• When was the last time AI made you laugh? Scenes from the 2025 Summit on AI, Ethics and Journalism ([link removed]) , by TyLisa Johnson
• How can you make time for book writing? ([link removed]) , by Kristen Hare
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