Introducing RESONATE Workshops
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RESONATE ONLINE WORKSHOP
Entering The World of Investigative Reporting
Investigative journalism is a complex and challenging form of reporting. Host, and reporter Diana Opong, speaks about pitching, researching, and reporting investigative stories. From what she has learned writing two recent pieces, and her experience working on in-depth enterprising stories vs. daily spot-news style reporting.
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Key Takeaways
- What is investigative journalism, and what it's not
- Lessons I learned working on two recent pieces
- Resources and tips to grow investigative reporting skills
Meet the PRESENTER
Diana Opong
Diana Opong is a general-assignment reporter at KUOW Public Radio in Seattle, who focuses on telling the stories that matter to listeners in the region. From what’s going on with the weather, to history-making moments in the world of ballet. Curiosity grounds her understanding, and that desire to know more is the foundation of how she researches, writes, and collaborates with colleagues. Diana also works as a freelance host for NPR's Life Kit podcast, and a news reporter for NPR News.
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Requirements
It will help to have some foundations of reporting to get the most out of this webinar and is best for intermediate reporters.
About this webinar
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
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3pm PT / 6pm ET
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60 min
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Free
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This webinar is recorded and made available to all within a week of the recording
Calling all those interested in doing investigative journalism! Join us for an informal presentation that will cover the basics of entering the field of in-depth enterprising reporting. Investigative journalism is a complex and challenging form of reporting, and in this talk host, and reporter Diana Opong, discusses pitching, researching, and reporting investigative stories. From what she has learned writing two recent pieces, what the process can look like, along with resources on how to get started and areas to consider when embarking on a story.
