TV Power Reporting Academy – Poynter

TV Power Reporting is one of Poynter’s signature seminars, and our 2021 academy will once again be led by senior faculty for broadcast and online, Al Tompkins. For more than 25 years, TV reporters, photojournalists, visual journalists and multimedia journalists have relied on Poynter to build their reporting, writing and ethical decision-making skills.

Our visiting faculty in 2021 include one of the nation’s most celebrated investigative reporters, the only NPPA Photographer of the Year who is also the Editor of the Year and a CNN correspondent who, for hours, covered protests in the streets of Minneapolis live on international television. You will hear from one of journalism’s most respected voices on media ethics and a licensed mental health counselor who has taught thousands of journalists how to manage stress and trauma.

During this all-virtual training, you will have the chance to hone your critical thinking and learn to find the stories that others miss. When you’re done, you’ll have a toolkit full of practical skills and a roadmap to move your career ahead. Here’s what one attendee said:

“I think that my attending this workshop will help my newsroom as a whole. For one thing, it gives me a bit more gravitas. Everyone was eager to hear what I’d learned, and when I suggested to my boss a different way of handling a story (by trying to find people affected by the issue instead of just getting a quote from an official), he agreed, even though it will take longer. So, WIN!” 

Some of the biggest names in local and network television journalism are graduates from this program. Our alumni include John Larson, Boyd Huppert, Byron Pitts, Stuart Watson, Byron Harris and Roberta Baskin.

Now, it’s your turn to gain the skills, strategy and confidence to elevate your career in broadcast news.

Questions?

If you need assistance, email us at [email protected].

Who should apply

TV reporters and VJ/MMJ/backpack journalists for television, as well as college educators and international journalists, should apply. This seminar also is perfect for photojournalists who want to learn to write and report.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you are a member of AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, NAJA or NLGJA, 50% tuition scholarships are available, thanks to CNN. To receive the discount code, note your membership on your application and email us at [email protected].

The process to apply is straightforward and simple. No letter of recommendation or reference is required. Please be prepared to answer questions about your professional experience, areas of interest and basic demographic information.

The deadline to apply is March 11, 2021.

Cost

The cost is $499, which includes tuition for the four-week online group seminar and coaching.

Poynter is able to offer this seminar at the low tuition price because of the financial support of CNN. Members of AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, NAJA and NLGJA are eligible for a 50% tuition scholarship.

If you are applying for a scholarship and would like to defer payment, please use the code 2021power at checkout. This is NOT a guarantee and you may be responsible for partial or full tuition.