business journalism studies A new online Master
of Science in Business Journalism combines courses from the Cronkite School and the W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU. Students study business principles and practices as well as entrepreneurship and media law.
The undergraduate
specialization in business journalism for students at the Cronkite School includes a capstone on the Reynolds Business desk of Cronkite News, the only university-based newsroom in the country that produces daily coverage of business and economic issues.
The Master of Mass Communication program offers a specialization in business journalism for graduate students. Research assistantships and scholarships are available; students practice their reporting and writing skills while working with the editors of businessjournalism.org.
For more information cronkite.asu.edu/degree-programs
Donald W. Reynolds
National Center for Business Journalism
we make you
Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism 555 N. Central Ave., Suite 306 Phoenix, AZ 85004-1248 602-496-5555 businessjournalism@businessjournalism.org businessjournalism.org Supported by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation to improve media coverage of business and the economy
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a better business reporter
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The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism has trained more than 30,000 professional journalists since it was established in 2003. Headquartered at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, the center was established to improve the quality of media coverage of business and the economy. It is supported by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, a Las Vegas philanthropic organization that has provided major support to educational institutions and other nonprofit organizations.
who we are
Contest
Resources
The Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism are named for the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting team of Don Barlett and Jim Steele. These awards have celebrated the best in investigative business journalism since 2007. Gold, silver and bronze awards of $5,000, $2,000 and $1,000 are given in the fall each year. Previous gold award winners include top national publications like The New York Times, ProPublica and the Associated Press. Five Barlett & Steele award winning investigations have gone on to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Businessjournalism.org
For more information: businessjournalism.org/barlett-steele-awards
You’ll also find coverage of business for business journalists to help you identify emerging trends and story ideas to inspire your business reporting.
Training Workshops
Monthly Email Updates
The Reynolds Center offers training to business journalists around the country and the world. Recent training has included an economic and business journalism conference in South Asia for more than 60 journalists from the region. The Center also does customized training for news organizations on topics ranging from financials to census data.
Stay on top of the biggest business stories in the news with our monthly newsletter. Each edition recaps our site’s most popular content and previews any upcoming events. Sign up at: businessjournalism.org/signup
Journalism Conferences Find us at major journalism conferences, such as SABEW, IRE and NICAR where you can visit our booth or participate in one of our workshops. For more information: businessjournalism.org/events
stay connected @BizJournalism
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Our website has a wealth of information for both veteran financial reporters and those new to covering business and the economy. You can download an e-book on how to cover 17 different business topics, watch videos on financial statements, sign up for an email course on accounting fundamentals or listen to podcasts on everything from prizewinning investigations to the best databases for reporters.
Improving the quality of media coverage of business and the economy
Videos
E-books
Tools
Story Ideas
Get a quick refresher in the basics of accounting and financial statements with our “Finance in a Flash” videos. Other videos showcase experts on census data and forensic accounting.
“Business Beat Basics” is a guide to covering 17 financial sectors,from agriculture to travel. “Surviving and Thriving in a Shrinking Newsroom” offers tips for navigating today’s challenges.
Our “Two-Minute Tips” series covers essentials such as balance sheets and 10-Q filings. A free email course, “Covering Financials,” explains the finer points of accounting.
Insightful articles to jumpstart a business story: how to localize a national trend, finding the business angle in seasonal topics and databases worth exploring.
7/8/19 4:51 PM
The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism has trained more than 30,000 professional journalists since it was established in 2003. Headquartered at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, the center was established to improve the quality of media coverage of business and the economy. It is supported by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, a Las Vegas philanthropic organization that has provided major support to educational institutions and other nonprofit organizations.
who we are
Contest
Resources
The Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism are named for the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting team of Don Barlett and Jim Steele. These awards have celebrated the best in investigative business journalism since 2007. Gold, silver and bronze awards of $5,000, $2,000 and $1,000 are given in the fall each year. Previous gold award winners include top national publications like The New York Times, ProPublica and the Associated Press. Five Barlett & Steele award winning investigations have gone on to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Businessjournalism.org
For more information: businessjournalism.org/barlett-steele-awards
You’ll also find coverage of business for business journalists to help you identify emerging trends and story ideas to inspire your business reporting.
Training Workshops
Monthly Email Updates
The Reynolds Center offers training to business journalists around the country and the world. Recent training has included an economic and business journalism conference in South Asia for more than 60 journalists from the region. The Center also does customized training for news organizations on topics ranging from financials to census data.
Stay on top of the biggest business stories in the news with our monthly newsletter. Each edition recaps our site’s most popular content and previews any upcoming events. Sign up at: businessjournalism.org/signup
Journalism Conferences Find us at major journalism conferences, such as SABEW, IRE and NICAR where you can visit our booth or participate in one of our workshops. For more information: businessjournalism.org/events
stay connected @BizJournalism
facebook.com/BizJournalism bit.ly/ReynoldsLI 2019 ReynoldsCenter_brochure.indd 2
Our website has a wealth of information for both veteran financial reporters and those new to covering business and the economy. You can download an e-book on how to cover 17 different business topics, watch videos on financial statements, sign up for an email course on accounting fundamentals or listen to podcasts on everything from prizewinning investigations to the best databases for reporters.
Improving the quality of media coverage of business and the economy
Videos
E-books
Tools
Story Ideas
Get a quick refresher in the basics of accounting and financial statements with our “Finance in a Flash” videos. Other videos showcase experts on census data and forensic accounting.
“Business Beat Basics” is a guide to covering 17 financial sectors,from agriculture to travel. “Surviving and Thriving in a Shrinking Newsroom” offers tips for navigating today’s challenges.
Our “Two-Minute Tips” series covers essentials such as balance sheets and 10-Q filings. A free email course, “Covering Financials,” explains the finer points of accounting.
Insightful articles to jumpstart a business story: how to localize a national trend, finding the business angle in seasonal topics and databases worth exploring.
7/8/19 4:51 PM
business journalism studies A new online Master
of Science in Business Journalism combines courses from the Cronkite School and the W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU. Students study business principles and practices as well as entrepreneurship and media law.
The undergraduate
specialization in business journalism for students at the Cronkite School includes a capstone on the Reynolds Business desk of Cronkite News, the only university-based newsroom in the country that produces daily coverage of business and economic issues.
The Master of Mass Communication program offers a specialization in business journalism for graduate students. Research assistantships and scholarships are available; students practice their reporting and writing skills while working with the editors of businessjournalism.org.
For more information cronkite.asu.edu/degree-programs
Donald W. Reynolds
National Center for Business Journalism
we make you
Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism 555 N. Central Ave., Suite 306 Phoenix, AZ 85004-1248 602-496-5555 businessjournalism@businessjournalism.org businessjournalism.org Supported by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation to improve media coverage of business and the economy
connect with us
Twitter @BizJournalism Facebook BizJournalism
a better business reporter
Information is subject to change. ASU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Copyright Š2019 Arizona Board of Regents. June 2019 4M. Photo credits: Deanna Dent, Celisse Jones, Sean Logan, Flickr/Derek K. Miller, Victor Ren, and Harriett Ryan.
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