The Power of Diverse Voices workshop — now one of Poynter’s most competitive programs — is a transformative, four-day seminar that helps journalists of color find their voice and build skills for writing opinion pieces and personal essays.
This online seminar will take place Thursday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 21.
Live teaching sessions, small group workshops and writing time will take up a large portion of each day. In order to focus and get the greatest benefit from the seminar, participants will be asked to commit their full attention to the seminar and take time off work.
Overview
- Tune in online for four days of intensive, transformational learning.
- Deeply connect with your cohort of 15 journalists of color.
- Engage in active discussion with instructors like Tom Huang, Aisha Sultan, Eric Deggans and Fernanda Santos.
- Practice new techniques during writing breakouts and get feedback during small group coaching sessions.
- Apply by Aug. 23, 2021 for this competitive Poynter program. Only 15 spots available.
Learning Outcomes
You will learn how to:
- Develop and hone your arguments, presenting these arguments effectively and persuasively
- Support your arguments using solid research and reporting
- Strengthen your reporting skills with an emphasis on fairness and accuracy
- Maximize your journalistic success on digital and social media platforms
- Generate strong ideas for your opinion pieces, broadening your access to diverse points of view
- Focus your ideas, developing a compelling pitch to editors
