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National Press Club Journalism Institute
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Promoting a free press and equipping journalists with the skills & standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. Non-profit affiliate of @pressclubdc.bsky.social.

Learn more: https://www.pressclubinstitute.org/
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🗓️ 31 days. 5 minutes a day.

CAMP CANVA 2025 will include practical tools to fuel impactful, visual storytelling using Canva's suite of tools.

🔎 Weekly topics:
✅ Productivity & workflow
✅ Data visualization
✅ Audience engagement
✅ Creating videos

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Camp Canva: What your learning journey looks like: Bite-sized learning, daily. Through the month of October, you’ll get daily, bite-sized tips and tools that are practical and effective delivered to your e-inbox. Tailored for journalists, these lessons will take no more than five or 10 minutes each day. Live demos of Canva tools. We’ll host live demos of Canva tools that journalists have used to superpower their storytelling and audience reach. Weekly micro assignments. Test the skills you’re building with real-world journalism assignments you can complete and share with our Canva community!
September 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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👀 ✨ Introducing CAMP CANVA 2025!

We've partnered with Canva to offer daily tips & tricks that help journalists supercharge their storytelling and audience reach.

Join us every day in October for FREE micro-trainings delivered straight to your inbox.

Sign up now: tinyurl.com/ywxyms9r
Camp Canva: Practical tools to fuel impactful journalism. Join us starting Oct. 1 for 31 days of Canva tips and tools to apply to your journalistic storytelling, delivered to your inbox (FREE) daily!
September 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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🏆 Applications are now open for the Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling!

⭐ This award recognizes visual storytelling that pushes the boundaries of storytelling beyond text.

🗓 Deadline: 11:59 pm ET Oct. 24

Learn more & apply now: forms.gle/2dzXt54t6kSi...
September 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Congratulations to Robert Costa of @cbsnews.com, @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social, recipient of the @pressclubdc.bsky.social's 2025 #FourthEstate Award!

Join us on Dec. 9 to honor Robert at our annual gala celebrating excellence in journalism.

Tickets on sale now: www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-fourt...
August 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Join us to explore the current landscape for freelance journalists as part of our conference on Aug. 15.

🔦 Session spotlight: The state of the freelance market with @kmarford.bsky.social, @natalieshut.bsky.social, DeArbea Walker & @allisonprang.bsky.social.

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July 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Join us for a virtual half-day conference on the business of freelancing. We're offering two tailored tracks for both new + experienced freelancers.

Topics: Industry overview, pitching, business + legal tips
Speakers: Seasoned freelancers, editors, attorney

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The Freelance Life: What to know and how to grow. Friday, August 15, noon ET to 4:15 p.m. ET. A virtual half-day conference on the business of freelancing. Track 1: New freelancers looking to get their business started. Track 2: Experienced freelances looking to grow their business. Tickets on sale.
July 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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We are thrilled to announce the 2025 @pressclubdc.bsky.social scholarship recipients!

Each year, the NPC scholarship team selects promising future journalists at the high school, college & graduate levels.

A huge thank you to the 2025 team co-chairs & volunteer judges.
June 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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May 16: Join us at @pressclubdc.bsky.social for a half-day workshop on AI skills for journalists.

With @vaniaandre.bsky.social, @thehaitiantimes.bsky.social; @pcheung630.bsky.social, @hackshackers.com; @andrewwallender.com, @bloomberglaw.com

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Intro to AI for Journalists at the National Press Club. A workshop on basic, practical AI skills. May 16, noon to 4 pm ET. In person. Tickets on sale.
May 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM