tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67321847922159095052024-02-20T11:34:07.643-05:00NLGJA Career WatchNLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-38993483936204806462009-12-18T16:19:00.005-05:002009-12-18T16:23:27.299-05:00Smart Risks vs. Foolish RisksPlaying it safe with your career may seem smart. But to really get ahead, you may need to take some risks."Nothing gives your career a boost like succeeding at a risk," says Sheila Wellington, author of "Be Your Own Mentor" and a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business. "It helps you break out of the pack."Still, before you take a risk -- whether it's quitting your job or NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-79483368002213745912009-12-18T16:14:00.003-05:002009-12-18T16:28:52.143-05:00Skills Assessment: Scholarships for Poynter Institute TrainingThe John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will be subsidizing training programs to promote diversity and boost under-represented groups in journalism. As an NLGJA member, you can take part in this fantastic opportunity! Free tuition can be just a few steps away. A big thanks to the Knight Foundation and the Poynter Institute for making this possible.When registering for training at the Poynter NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-42124495549053630592009-12-18T16:11:00.002-05:002009-12-18T16:14:41.569-05:00Assessing the LGBT Temperature of a New WorkplaceMany of us find ourselves on the job hunt and suddenly faced with determining how LGBT-friendly new employers are. There are obvious things to consider, but also questions that can be asked during the interview process to determine whether this new employer is the right “fit.” Even for those who chose not to be “out” during a job interview, it’s important to find an employer that will be NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-15085746153889979112009-12-18T16:05:00.005-05:002009-12-18T16:10:49.941-05:00Member in the Spotlight: Anthony Williams2009 has been a heck of a year. While I know that’s been the case for almost everyone as we tackle a recession and prepare for a new decade, I’m going to go out on a limb and say I had the craziest.I didn’t graduate in December 2008 like I’d planned, but I nonetheless took an internship this spring. Having never lived outside of my home state of Texas, I drove 2,700 miles to tiny La Grande, NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-51339339932580368522009-10-19T16:05:00.003-04:002009-10-19T16:11:19.462-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Yahoo! Hotjobs I had lunch with my friend Mary recently, and together we looked over her resume."You worked for Astor Graphics for six months in 2007," I said. "That's not a long time. Why don't you drop that out, show your 2005-2006 job followed by your current job, and leave out the short-term gig entirely?""Oh! So it's OK to lie on my resume?" asked Mary.Rewriting your resume to nuke a short-term job from NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-32366537074019587182009-10-19T15:31:00.005-04:002009-10-20T10:24:01.042-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Foundation GrantThe John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will be subsidizing training programs to promote diversity and boost under-represented groups in journalism. As an NLGJA member, you can take part in this fantastic opportunity! Free tuition can be just a few steps away. A big thanks to the Knight Foundation and the Poynter Institute for making this possible.When registering for training at the Poynter NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-57506217967856157922009-10-19T15:27:00.005-04:002009-10-20T10:50:29.911-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Digging Deep for Discrimination ProtectionNo one expects to face discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, but when it happens many are surprised by how little protection exists. The case of Miami anchor Charlie Perez and his allegations against WPLG shows how deep employees sometimes have to dig in order to obtain some level of protection from alleged discrimination.Perez filed a claim with Miami-Dade County’s EqualNLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-42733476104573518162009-10-19T15:16:00.004-04:002009-10-19T16:13:16.720-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Training OpportunitiesAs journalists face the daunting realities of our profession and the shrinking newsroom, we are always looking for ways to be more marketable, to transition to another field, or to stay relevant for our current employers. The first step is often obtaining new skills.Shrinking newsroom budgets also means there is less money for professional development and less time to actually attend. But that NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-20420447988188810122009-10-19T15:13:00.003-04:002009-10-19T16:13:32.478-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Member in the SpotlightFor years fellow NLGJA member Steven Petrow has been the go-to-guy for all LGBT etiquette questions. Through his acclaimed book The Essential Book of Gay Manners and Etiquette; a popular column in Genre magazine; frequent articles on The Huffington Post, OUT.com, and in The Advocate (and in more than two dozen LGBT newspapers in the U.S., Canada and the U.K); as well numerous interviews on radio NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-49175570896291012042009-10-19T15:09:00.004-04:002009-10-19T16:13:49.845-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] The Round UpFellowship Opportunities to look out for:Templeton-Cambridge Fellowships in Science and ReligionDec. 15, 2009NPR Kroc FellowshipsDec. 31, 2009Neiman Foundation for Journalism at HarvardJan. 31, 2010John S. Knight FellowshipsFeb. 1, 2010International Reporting Project FellowshipsApril 1, 2010NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-14854798663734787602009-10-19T15:04:00.005-04:002009-10-19T16:14:16.062-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Get the jobColorado Public Radio is hiring a producer for Colorado Matters, our award-winning interview program. We're looking for someone who loves to dig into issues, find the human side of policy debates, and explore a range of topics - politics, environment, education, health care, business, arts and culture. This position will ideally have an emphasis on education, so experience with that topic is a NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676265816337239801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-31872869292326233472009-06-12T18:46:00.002-04:002009-06-17T15:00:15.155-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Working Well Without Walls: Tips for Success When You Don't have a DeskYou may have spent several years working your way toward a corner office only to discover there aren't any offices -- at all.As disappointing as this may be, if you want to continue to succeed in this or any economic climate, adaptability and flexibility are key. Embracing nontraditional work arrangements (e.g. consulting and telecommuting) as well as nontraditional work environments that featureNLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-17705734770050942122009-06-12T18:45:00.011-04:002009-06-17T14:50:17.166-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] NewsU TechNewsU is excited to introduce a new slate of offerings called NewsU Tech.It features an extensive portfolio of training courses from some of the leading technology companies, including Adobe, Microsoft, Corel and Quark. Whether you’re trying your hand at design or you’re interested in building your own Web site, there’s a NewsU Tech course that can help you get started.But what if you want to getNLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-3892050293656361362009-06-12T18:44:00.009-04:002009-06-17T14:48:45.993-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] The Round UpFor this month's Round Up we're focusing on three great fellowship opportunities:Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 Dart Center Ochberg Fellowships, a unique seminar program for mid-career journalists who want to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and improve coverage of violence, conflict and tragedy. Please help spread the word.The deadline for applications is July 24, NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-45210517986714686462009-06-12T18:44:00.008-04:002009-06-17T14:47:51.805-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Get the JobExecutive DirectorAmerican Society of News EditorsThe executive director is responsible for day-to-day management of the American Society of News Editors. She or he reports directly to the elected president of the Society and collaborates with the other elected officers and the board of directors.The executive director manages seven full-time employees based in Reston, Va., as well as the NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-31303701299980296512009-06-12T18:42:00.007-04:002009-06-17T14:47:28.670-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Early Bird Convention Registration Available OnlineEarly Bird Registration is currently available for NLGJA's 2009 National Convention & 6th Annual LGBT Media Summit.NLGJA's National Convention & LGBT Media Summit isn't just an opportunity to participate in high-level training with some of the industry's best and brightest. It's also a chance to make contacts, make connections and spend time experiencing all our host city has to offer.ForNLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-51991309413985831482009-06-12T08:00:00.007-04:002009-06-17T14:45:50.398-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Have You Visited RE:ACT?On June 1, 2009 NLGJA launched RE:ACT, the official blog of NLGJA.In just a few weeks RE:ACT has looked at media coverage of everything from "banning the f-word" to Chaz Bono to the Washington Post's online-only reporting on the murder of Robert Wone.Visit the site and let us know how you RE:ACT.NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-5551182419934591852009-05-21T19:01:00.005-04:002009-05-22T10:47:19.770-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] 5 Cover Letters That Catch the EyeThrow away your form letter. These days, getting your cover letter noticed means getting creative."A good cover letter can be the difference between getting a job and not getting a job," said Gretchen Hirsch, writing coach and author of "Talking Your Way to the Top." "How you stand out, how you tell your story, is with cover letters."Click here to read the complete article on Yahoo! hotjobs.OtherNLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-22481307553721381572009-05-21T18:56:00.010-04:002009-05-22T10:47:29.211-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Leading an Online NewsroomAre you transitioning to an online news operation? In NewsU's new course, "Leading an Online Newsroom: What You Need to Know," you’ll learn what editors who have gone before you already know about making the transition.This course offers advice and tips from editors who have already jumped many of the hurdles that you face. They share with you the practices they have found to be most successful NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-7525585016277063502009-05-21T18:32:00.007-04:002009-05-22T10:47:37.914-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Help and NLGJAer Get the JobLooking for a photojournalist? A media studies professor for next semester? Intern? Fellowship applicants?Look no further.NLGJA's membership includes some of the best journalists in the country. Some are looking for their big break. Some are looking to make a move. Some are looking for the next place to put their skills to use.Posting a job on NLGJA's Job Board is free and easy.Simply send an NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-79605785252117168492009-05-21T18:22:00.011-04:002009-05-22T12:16:35.138-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] The Round UpThe Backpack JournalistSt. Petersburg, FL / June 1- 5, 2009Poynter InstituteKeystone Multimedia WorkshopState College, PA / June 4- 7, 2009Pennsylvania Press Institute/Pennsylvania Newspaper AssociationConvergence 09Las Vegas, NV / June 6- 13, 2009National Press Photographers AssociationI Can Do It!Washington, DC / June 6, 2009Journalism & Women SymposiumCoastal Impacts: Global Climate ChangeNLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-53181191470054606402009-05-21T18:19:00.005-04:002009-05-22T10:54:47.732-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Member in the SpotlightEmily Sweeney, a staff reporter at The Boston Globe, was invited to attend the 2009 Ted Scripps Leadership Institute. Sweeney is president of the New England chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. She's also been tapped to serve on the Board of Trustees for The Huntington News, a student-run newspaper at Northeastern University. Photo Credit: Eric HessNLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-21986135482950835332009-04-22T17:12:00.007-04:002009-04-23T12:34:01.038-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Online Essentials for Your Job SearchJob search was the fastest growing U.S. online content-site category in 2008, according to digital ratings authority comScore. The growth coincides with the loss of over 2 million jobs last year and a rising unemployment rate, but it also underscores how easy and effective the Web can be for finding a job."Online job search resources provide a vital service to those in need of new job prospects NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-6991936158496184502009-04-22T17:05:00.008-04:002009-04-23T12:33:18.850-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] New from NewsU: Reporting on NonprofitsChances are you'll find yourself covering a nonprofit organization at some point in your job. But what information can you get on nonprofits?What are they exactly, anyway, and what makes them different from other businesses?NewsU's new course, "Reporting on Nonprofits," will show you that there's nothing scary about covering nonprofits. You will learn what constitutes a nonprofit and how it gets NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6732184792215909505.post-63284957757780311852009-04-22T16:54:00.007-04:002009-04-23T12:32:53.970-04:00[CW:MONTHLY] Hooray for Hollywood: West Coast FundraiserOn Saturday, May 9, 2009 NLGJA will host Hooray for Hollywood: The Age of Entertainment Journalism on the New York Street of the CBS Studio City Lot.Hooray for Hollywood will raise funds to support NLGJA's year-round mission of ensuring fair and accurate coverage of the lesbian, gay , bisexual and transgender community.The Red Carpet evening will include special guests, beverages and al fresco NLGJAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13614010103047693534noreply@blogger.com