[CW:MONTHLY] The Round Up

Courses & Seminars

Copy Editing Survival Guide
November 9-11, St. Louis, MO
Mid-America Press Institute

Regional Weekly Newspaper Idea Exchange
November 9, Venice, FL
Florida Press Association/Florida Press Service

Informational Graphics: Planning & Presenting
November 11-16, St. Petersburg, FL
Poynter Institute

Freelancing for Public Radio
November 10, West Hollywood, CA
Mediabistro.com

Anchor Training
November 10, Washington, DC
Television News Center

Growing Audiences Beyond News
November 12-14, Reston, CA
American Press Institute

Food Writing for Travelers
November 11, San Francisco, CA
Mediabistro.com

Developing Great Story Ideas for Magazines
November 12, New York, NY
Mediabistro.com

AM Directional Antenna Seminar
November 15-16, Washington, DC
National Association of Broadcasters

The Complete Assigning Editor
November 16-21, St. Petersburg, FL
Poynter Institute

Advanced Copy Editing: Words & Images
November 30 - December 5, St. Petersburg, FL
Poynter Institute

Online Trainings

Business Writing Online Seminar
November 12-16
The Reynolds Center

Creating Document-Driven Newsrooms
Society of Professional Journalists

Anatomy of a Newspaper: Understanding the Business
News University

Basic HTML
J-Lab

Building Your Influence in the Newsroom
International Women's Media Foundation

Covering Hospitals
Association of Healthcare Journalists

Best of Photojournalism: What Makes a Winner?
News University

Training for Copy Editors
Institute for Midcareer Copy Editors
Multiple training tools available on ethics, fact checking, diversity, headlines and cutlines, graphics, libel and privacy, and more.

Handling Horrible Images
News University

Environmental Reporting Seminar
URI Metcalf Institute for Environmental Reporting

Award Programs

Flash Forward: Emerging Photographers 2008
Application Deadline: December 31, 2007
The Magenta Foundation is pleased to announce year four of its Emerging Photographers exchange. With every year our artists exchange program grows and gets stronger. Flash Forward showcases the future of photography, focusing on emerging talent that jurors have identified as having great potential. Bright Spark Award winner will receive $5000. Winners of this competition will be published in a high quality art book, with an exhibition in Toronto in October 2008. Other galleries nationwide Canada and US to be announced.

Edward R. Murrow Awards
RTNDA has honored outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971. Murrow's pursuit of excellence in journalism embodies the spirit of the awards that carry his name. Stories must have aired between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2007, with the exception of the Web site categories. Entries must be postmarked by January 31st, 2008. Entries postmarked after this date will be assessed a $25 late fee per entry. Entries received after February 10, 2008 will not be accepted. RTNDA will not acknowledge receipt of entries.

Fellowship Programs

International Radio & Television Society Foundation Summer Fellowship Program
Application Deadline: December 2, 2007
The IRTS Summer Fellowship Program teaches up-and-coming communicators the realities of the media industry and business world through a nine-week, expense-paid fellowship, which includes practical experience and career-planning advice. Fellows gain full-time "real world" experience at New York-based media companies. In addition, the Fellowship provides the opportunity to network with industry professionals, take related field trips, and attend panels, lectures, and group discussions.

Knight Fellowships
Deadline: February 1, 2008
The Knight Fellowships is accepting applications for its 2008-2009 fellowships program. Fellowships are granted to 12 U.S. journalists who have already accomplished a lot and are ambitious to do more. Candidates must have seven years professional experience and be currently working full-time as journalists. Fellows receive a stipend of $60,000, plus Stanford tuition and supplements for housing, child care, health insurance and books. All activities of the program are open to spouses and partners of Fellows. Fellowships include a stipend of $60,000 and Stanford tuition.

Press Trips

Ft. Lauderdale LGBT Press Trip

Part 1: Nov.30 – Dec. 2 Up to ten journalists based on qualifications. Itinerary includes local attractions from gondola ride tours, cocktail receptions to tours of Wilton Manors. Complementary accommodations at LGBT-owned guesthouses near the beach and most meals provided.

Part II: Dec. 2-5Up to five journalists based on qualifications. Community Marketing Inc.'s 8th International Conference on Gay & Lesbian Tourism. This educational event gathers leading tourism and hospitality professionals together to learn about the LGBT market. Breakfasts, lunches and receptions included. Accommodations are not provided during the conference, but journalists receive a free registration (normally $595) to the conference.

Please contact Glen Fishman of Community Marketing, Inc. at 415-437-3800 or glen@communitymarketininc.com.