New Editors' Survival Guide

March 26 - March 31, 2006

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Featured Discussion Leaders

Tina May Senior Editor, National Affairs, Arizona Republic Session: Lessons Learned, Lessons Shared

Tamara L. O'Shaughnessy Senior Zone Editor/Writing Coach, The Times of Northwest Indiana Session: From Idea to Page One: You will learn strategies to use the power to teamwork to create daily and long-term story packages to connect with readers. This session will teach techniques for story planning and improving communication in your newsroom.

Peter Perl Director of Newsroom Training and Professional Development, Washington Post Session: So You’re the Editor Now. Two major challenges new editors face are managing reporters (including sometimes your recent peers) and giving feedback with impact. You will receive tips to help meet these challenges.

Rosalie Stemer Newsroom Coach Session: Skeptical Editing. You will hear advice on building skepticism and critical thinking into the interviewing, writing and editing process. The discussion covers key questions for reporters and editors to ask of every story.

A seminar for journalists recently promoted to management positions.

Who should attend:

New entry-level editors with managerial responsibilities from all areas of the newsroom, including assigning editors, who need to develop fundamental skills as an editor and as a manager. Those being groomed for editing positions also will benefit from this program.

What your organization will gain:

Newsroom management is becoming more complex and demanding, and on-the-job training no longer is enough for those who have just been promoted to management positions. Seminar participants will develop skills that allow them to manage their staffs and their priorities effectively, which will help produce the strong journalism needed to grow readership.

They also will learn:

• How to make a successful transition from co-worker to supervisor.
• Coaching skills and effective methods to manage performance and develop their employees' potential.
• Strategies for organizing larger projects while staying focused on the day-to-day.
• How to manage their time and resources effectively.

"I leave here knowing I am a better editor and co-worker."
Peter Barzilai, former Assignment Editor
Marco Island (Fla.) Sun Times; now Assigning Editor, USA TODAY, McLean, Va.

The Particulars

Please read:
:: API's Registration, Tuition and Hotel Policies
:: Special requirements for international members

Tuition: $ 1,875

Hotel/Meal Package: $995.
This charge is in addition to the tuition fee, and is paid directly to the hotel by the seminar member upon checkout.

Location: Reston, Virginia

(This seminar has already occured)