In terms of priority and urgency, what is the standard protocol for how to use social media as a journalist? What should be your “boundaries” when trying to be personable online? According to NBCU Academy, many journalists believe that thoughtfully cultivating a social media presence is a key part of being in the business today and is crucial to cultivating a relationship with your audience. However, you need to monitor your social media presence very carefully. This webinar will explore the many concerns and offer suggestions for how to navigate your own profile online.
Enjoy a candid and relaxed conversation with nine-time Chicago/Midwest Emmy winner, Diann Burns. The legendary news anchor will share profound insights into her historical career via a lively virtual discussion with Chicago Today host, Cortney Hall on June 8, 2024 from 11a-1p.
Meet judges for other regional chapters and hear their recommendations for how to showcase your best work in an entry. Moderator: Mark Rivera, WLS-TV. Panelists include: Diana Borri, Emmy Awards Co-Chair; Rebekah Cowing, Jamie Ceaser, Documentary Filmmaker & Emmy Rules Co-Chair; Cornelius Mack, Creative/Marketing Director, WBBM.
Set-Etiquette: Everything You Need to Know
About Working as a Production Assistant
What does a Set Production Assistant (PA) do? Hear
from working Junior Board members about the different
types of PAs and their responsibilities on set. Then learn about the all important "set etiquette” and how our panelists started out in the industry. No experience necessary to attend - all are welcome!
Television news is undergoing more changes at one time than ever in its history. Our event brings together top professionals in broadcast, streaming, digital and education. We’ll focus on the current state of the business, how it’s diversifying and what each new sector means.
We’ll also talk about what we all can expect in the future. Bring lots of thoughts and lots of questions and get ready for a lively discussion!
SAFETY IN
THE FIELD
Members of The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation and news veterans provided students, reporters, producers, documentarians and photographers with information to help keep you safe.
Panelists:
*Diane Foley, President & Founder of The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
*Kathleen McElroy, Professor in the School of Journalism and Media at The University of Texas at Austin
*Tom Durkin, Research/Grant Coordinator, Marquette Center for Peacemaking; Education Program Dir., James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
*Ron Smith, Executive Director of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Read more about the James Foley Safety Curriculum at: https://jamesfoleyfoundation.org/issu...
Panelists:
*Diane Foley, President & Founder of The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
*Kathleen McElroy, Professor in the School of Journalism and Media at The University of Texas at Austin
*Tom Durkin, Research/Grant Coordinator, Marquette Center for Peacemaking; Education Program Dir., James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
*Ron Smith, Executive Director of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Read more about the James Foley Safety Curriculum at: https://jamesfoleyfoundation.org/issu...
Hear from leaders in the communications field about the background needed for a job in the broadcast industry. Representatives of most
television disciplines on air as well as behind
the camera will be in attendance. After the initial presentation, the panelists
will answer questions from the audience.
Stay afterwards and take advantage of the
great networking opportunity!
Confidence issues? Ever walked away from a work situation wishing you “should have” or “would have,” only if you “could have?” If you answered yes, then attend NATAS Chicago/Midwest’s interactive Confidence Building Workshop!
Join Alefiyah Master who has a proven track record
built over decades, on how to communicate to close, negotiate
both professionally and personally, and how to talk with
people from all walks of life. Alefiyah will work directly with
workshop attendees.
Workshop Leader: Alefiyah Master is the Executive Producer for BAM Studios, where she manages a group of highly experienced audio and assistant audio engineers. She works with high-profile talent daily as well as clients such as Disney, Dreamworks, Pixar, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Wolf's Chicago Franchise, along with a significant number of large Chicago agencies and independent creatives, making relationship management an integral part of her position. As EP, she manages all incoming projects, starting with the budget and guaranteeing effective file delivery to the client. Alefiyah speaks four languages and her passion is world travel. Her greatest love is her puppy, Bailey. Alefiyah is a former member of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter’s Board of Governors and has held many roles within the TV Academy, including Executive Officer.
Watch this virtual interview and discussion with a former tv news producer who wrote her own Hollywood plot twist. Emmy® Award winner Sylvia L. Jones shares details about her decision to switch careers at age 44 and her journey from the newsroom to the writer’s room on projects like Starz's Power Book IV: Force , Showtime's The Chi, and Ava DuVernay's Cherish the Day on OWN, plus, how she developed and penned the award winning television biopic, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel .
Sylvia also shares her greatest lessons learned along the way and answer questions from aspiring screenwriters. The discussion is moderated by Afua Owusu, Director of News & Local Content for Weigel Broadcasting.
Broadcast internships are the keys that unlock doors to the industry. Gaining a coveted slot in the newsroom is equal parts talent, networking, passion, and luck.
During this panel discussion you will learn how to use this opportunity to network with great people and sharpen your skills BEFORE entering the workforce. Our panel includes industry insiders from WGN-TV, WBBM-TV, WLS-TV, and Plum Media.
Explore the world of video editing in this hands-on post-production virtual workshop held on Feb. 25, 2023. During this workshop, learn some of the skills necessary to become a professional video editor and experience editing a short commercial project.
Lauren is a video editor and visual effects artist from Chicago. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from DePaul University's College of Computing and Digital Media with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film and television editing in 2021. After graduation, she began her editing career with a national television broadcasting company in Chicago. In September 2021, she launched Post By Lauren Inc., her own freelance video editing company. In 2022, Lauren transitioned into visual effects for national commercials.
This panel discussion is for high school students who are interested in pursuing their passions in media. Attend this virtual event and learn more about the types of college and university programs there are for journalism, broadcast news, film, documentary, and television.
Discovering what media major is right for you can be a difficult decision when there are so many facets to what makes up our digital world. Learning from industry professionals, we will be discussing the diverse paths that the panelists have taken and what higher education programs have to offer to help you find the right fit! Faculty from Columbia College Chicago, DePaul University, Loyola University Chicago, Northwestern, and the Second City Film School will be panelists.
Watch this virtual panel discussion with local professionals from various background in episodic TV production. The panelists provide insight into their day to day and how they got started. They also offer advice for those pursuing similar careers and how to break into the industry as a whole.
MODERATOR: Ronan Morrissey, NATAS Junior Board Executive Committee Chair
PANELISTS: • Tim Jacobs: 1st Assistant Director (Chicago Fire, An Acceptable Loss)
• Ella Lubienski: 2nd Assistant Camera (The Chi, South Side, Work in Progress, Fargo)
• Tony Lullo: Gaffer (Chicago Fire, Prison Break, Chi-Raq, Stranger Than Fiction)
• Mono Wilborn: Locations Manager (Chicago Fire, Chi-Raq, Jupiter Ascending, Sense 8, Barbershop)
MODERATOR: Ronan Morrissey, NATAS Junior Board Executive Committee Chair
PANELISTS: • Tim Jacobs: 1st Assistant Director (Chicago Fire, An Acceptable Loss)
• Ella Lubienski: 2nd Assistant Camera (The Chi, South Side, Work in Progress, Fargo)
• Tony Lullo: Gaffer (Chicago Fire, Prison Break, Chi-Raq, Stranger Than Fiction)
• Mono Wilborn: Locations Manager (Chicago Fire, Chi-Raq, Jupiter Ascending, Sense 8, Barbershop)
Join past Emmy winners who serve as judges for other regional chapters and hear their recommendations for how to showcase your best work in an entry. Panelists include: Diana Borri, Emmy Awards Co-Chair; Pam Grimes, Retired Producer (WGN); Mike Lowe, Reporter, WGN; Hector Perez, President, Rocket Productions
Watch Video of Career Day - Hear from outstanding Chicago TV professionals, leaders in their field, about the background needed for a television/new media job.
Moderator: Brandon Pope, Host, WCIU & President, NABJ; Attendees included:
* Adrienne Balow, News Producer, WGN
* Jessie Garcia, News Director, WDJT Milwaukee
* Cortney Hall & Matt Rodrigues, Hosts, Chicago Today
* Mike Hall, Sports Anchor, Big Ten Network
* Sean Lewis, Anchor/Reporter, WGN
* Nneka Nwosu, Assistant News Director, WLS
* Alicia Roman, Meteorologist, WMAQ
Moderator: Brandon Pope, Host, WCIU & President, NABJ; Attendees included:
* Adrienne Balow, News Producer, WGN
* Jessie Garcia, News Director, WDJT Milwaukee
* Cortney Hall & Matt Rodrigues, Hosts, Chicago Today
* Mike Hall, Sports Anchor, Big Ten Network
* Sean Lewis, Anchor/Reporter, WGN
* Nneka Nwosu, Assistant News Director, WLS
* Alicia Roman, Meteorologist, WMAQ
How unconscious biases impact story coverage on-air & newsroom environments. Co-sponsored with the National Association of Black Journalists - Chicago Chapter.
Moderator - Marshall Harris, Sports Anchor, WBBM-TV
Panelists - Polnesha Barnes, Special Projects Producer, WLS-TV Chicago; Taylor Musgrove, Programming, WLS-TV Chicago; Josh Short, Anchor, KDVR-TV, Denver; Taurean Small, Reporter, Spectrum, Washington D.C.
Hear from top Chicago TV directors how to be the best in this competitive position, how the craft has evolved in recent years, how technology and COVID changed the industry, and what the future might look like.
Moderator: Javier Aguilar, Freelance Director, Telemundo Chicago; Panelists: Kevin Dusold, Director, Marquee Sports Network; Steven Novak, Director, WGN; Bertha Serrano, Director, Fox 32 Chicago; Jorge Pacheco, Director, Telemundo Chicago