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You’ve done your due diligence, cultivated trust in the community and built relationships within the spaces you cover. Then suddenly, the whistleblower who promised to talk has gone silent. The source who went on record asks to be scrubbed from your archives. What do you do?
Join us for Shut Out ([link removed]) , a free, 75-minute webinar at noon on Monday, June 16. This essential webinar featuring ethics leader Kelly McBride and recent Pulitzer winners Kavitha Surana from ProPublica and Alissa Zhu from The Baltimore Banner provides frameworks for producing strong stories when traditional access disappears. We’re partnering with them because their work exemplifies the impact of fearless, evidence-driven journalism and the importance of telling stories that are routinely met with resistance.
As Kelly documented in a recent analysis ([link removed]) , sources with something to lose — such as targets of political rhetoric, local officials, teachers and immigrants — are afraid to voice views that run contrary to the Trump administration. One editor of a LGBTQ+ publication told McBride, “These are unprecedented times in many ways.”
Together, this panel brings ethical insight and real-world experience to one of journalism’s most urgent challenges: earning trust, preserving access and reporting with integrity when sources retreat. Get guidance for handling source removal requests, anonymous sourcing, and working with fearful sources. They'll share ethical frameworks and real-world case studies showing how to build compelling stories using alternative methods when traditional interviews aren't possible.
When transparency fades, we need to forge a new path forward. Register today ([link removed]) to take part in this crucial conversation.
FEATURED TRAINING
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** Building Blocks: Critical Skills for New Reporters ([link removed])
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Online group seminar
July 14 – August 4, 2025
$699
This focused training program teaches early-career journalists essential reporting techniques, effective storytelling methods, and newsroom navigation skills. Led by seasoned journalists, this virtual program provides live instruction and personalized mentorship to help new reporters develop compelling story ideas, master ethical interviewing practices, and create impactful narratives. Join ([link removed]) a supportive journalism community designed to fill the mentorship gap in today’s hybrid newsrooms while building a strong professional foundation.
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Lead with Influence (September 2025) ([link removed])
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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** Safeguarding your journalism against legal threats | An OnPoynt Webinar ([link removed])
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Online webinar
Free
Need actionable strategies to protect your reporting? Watch our webinar 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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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Mark Mental Health Awareness Month
Poynter is proud to present a vital new resource for journalists serious about covering mental health conditions with accuracy and dignity: a comprehensive, regularly updated resource center ([link removed]) for mental health reporting, complete with articles, educators, a webinar and a self-directed course.
Grant Writing for Journalists
Online, self-directed course
Learn the ins and outs of applying for grants to support your journalism, from developing a project or program to measuring its success.
Cost: Free. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
Work-Life Chemistry
Six-week newsletter course
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.
Cost: $50. 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.
Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing
Self-directed online courses
Our Introductory Certificate ([link removed]) helps you achieve greater communications 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, like AI, developmental editing, developing style guides and building trust and career resilience.
Cost: $650 or $500 for ACES members.
CAREERS
• Executive Editor ([link removed]) , Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas
• Metro Editor ([link removed]) , The Ventura County Star, Camarillo, California
• Executive Editor ([link removed]) , Entertainment/USA TODAY Network, McLean, Virginia
• Pop Culture Reporter ([link removed]) , IndyStar, Indianapolis, Indinia
• Political Reporter ([link removed]) , The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Student reporters are under pressure to protect sources — and still tell the truth ([link removed]) , by Adelina Yankova
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Brazilian jurists Alexandre de Moraes, Cármen Lúcia join experts on fact-checking and democracy as speakers at GlobalFact 12 ([link removed]) , by The International Fact-Checking Network
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Trump’s ban on Harvard’s ability to enroll international students may affect the Nieman Fellowship ([link removed]) , by Angela Fu
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