The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and Bloomberg have launched a newsroom training program for journalists that focuses on multimedia reporting, writing precision, freedom of information issues and ethics.
The SPJ/Bloomberg Journalism Training Program debuted Sept. 9-11 at the 2004 SPJ National Convention in New York City.
The SPJ/Bloomberg Journalism Training Program is modeled, in part, on the training programs developed at Bloomberg News. It marks the first time the Society of Professional Journalists has partnered with a news organization on this type of project.
The SPJ/Bloomberg Journalism Training Program provides:
- Exploration of critical issues in journalism today; current sessions focus on ethics, freedom of information, writing precision, multimedia convergence, and a "how-to" on following a story to its source.
- Adaptable session plans tailored to the needs of journalism professionals working in print, broadcast and online.
- On-site training to accommodate newsroom schedules.
- Takeaways, handouts and action plans that ensure that the impact of the training doesn't end when the trainers leave the newsroom.
To register for the training program, e-mail Chris Vachon.
