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Feb. 7-9, 2014 / Radisson Plaza Minneapolis
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ith more than 30 tailored workshops and opportunities to meet with pros and network with fellow attendees, the Associated Collegiate Press is pleased to welcome you to Minneapolis for our 23rd annual Best of the Midwest College Journalism Convention.
Our presenters include Pulitzer Prize winners, an Associated Press bureau chief, and the head of the Upper Midwest Emmys. As you read through the list of offerings and opportunities, you’ll find sessions tailored to enhance your journalism skills and sensibilities and help you grow as an individual and a publication. The best practices, skills, ethics lessons, diversity and innovation being offered will make you a standout candidate for any job or internship as you move beyond the college classroom and into the profession. As you get settled in, be sure to check out the convention’s first keynote speaker, Mizell Stewart III, VP of Content for Scripps Newspaper Group as he discusses how journalists make a difference. Immediately following will be an opening reception you won’t want to miss.
Welcome to Best of the Midwest When breakout sessions begin Saturday, don’t forget to sign up for a critique. They’re free, individualized and one of the best ways to learn what’s working and what could use “a little love.” Right before the lunch break, sit in for a keynote session with Joel Kramer, CEO and editor of MinnPost. He’ll address “Journalism in 2020” and the skills you’ll need to succeed in the 21st century. Closing us out on Sunday morning will be Neal Justin from the Star Tribune. Justin, who helps run the newpaper’s internship program, will discuss “Why to Embark on the Journalism Adventure.” The Best of Show awards ceremony will kickoff right after, so get ready for be a high-energy celebration and recognition of all those the hours of late-night deadlines and rewrites.
Schedule at a Glance Friday, Feb. 7 Registration/BoS/Critique Sign-ups 11:30-5 p.m. Pre-convention Courses
Noon-3:45 p.m.
Welcome/Keynote
4-5 p.m.
Convention Reception
5-6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8
ACP is steadfast in its mission to serve student media and advisers, introduce new ideas and reinforce best practices, reward excellence, embrace diversity, and provide ample networking and partnership opportunities. We thank you for joining us at the “Best of the Midwest” College Journalism Convention and for supporting ACP as we educate and recognize the very best in student media. Enjoy the convention and your stay in Minneapolis. Sincerely,
Registration 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Best of Show
8:30-10 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
9-11:20 a.m.
Keynote
11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
ACP Adviser Luncheon Breakout Sessions Break with a Pro
12:15-1:15 p.m. 1:15-3:35 p.m. 3:45-5 p.m.
Critiques — by appointment during day
Sunday, Feb. 9 Breakout Sessions Keynote/Awards
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9-10:05 a.m. 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Diana Mitsu Klos, executive director Associated Collegiate Press
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Keynote Speakers FRIDAY KEYNOTE • 4-5 p.m.
Mizell Stewart III, Vice President of Content, Scripps Newspaper Group
Compete to be Best of the Midwest!
Mizell Stewart III, vice president of content for the Scripps newspaper group since 2012, oversees the creation, curation and production of news, information and entertainment for print and digital platforms in 13 Scripps newspaper markets.
Think you have what it takes to bring home the honors and call yourself “Best of the Midwest?” Here’s your chance.
From 2007-12, he was editor of the Evansville (Ind.) Courier & Press, which in 2011 was named Indiana’s best daily newspaper by the Hoosier State Press Association, earning the Blue Ribbon Award. He was managing editor of the Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal, returning to the newspaper in 2006 after holding newsroom management posts in Akron from 1994 to 2000.
Bring copies of any edition from this school year to the registration desk by 10 a.m. on Saturday and enter to win.
In 2005, while serving in a corporate role with Knight Ridder, Stewart served as acting managing editor of The (Biloxi) Sun-Herald, supervising day-to-day coverage of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Sun Herald’s effort was recognized in 2006 with the Pulitzer Gold Medal for Public Service. He also was on the front lines for another memorable event in U.S. history as the managing editor of the Tallahassee Democrat during the 2000 presidential recount in Florida. He coordinated coverage that captured national and worldwide attention and was named editor of the paper in 2003.
SATURDAY KEYNOTE • 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Joel Kramer, President & CEO MinnPost
MinnPost is a nonprofit news organization, providing high quality journalism for people who care about Minnesota. Co-founded in 2007 by Joel and Laurie Kramer, he serves as CEO and editor. Kramer was named editor of the Star Tribune in 1983 and became its president and publisher in 1992. He remained with the paper until 1998, when it was sold. He was involved in editing two investigative projects that won Pulitzer Prizes, one at Newsday, Melville, N.Y. and one at the Star Tribune. After leaving the Star Tribune, Kramer spent three years as a senior fellow in journalism at the University of Minnesota, six weeks as the running mate of Becky Lourey in her unsuccessful effort to win the Democratic-Farm-Labor Party nomination for governor, and four years running Growth & Justice, a think tank he founded to focus on state policy that simultaneously creates economic growth, does so sustainability, and shares the fruits of the of the growth broadly.
SUNDAY KEYNOTE • 10:15 -11:00 a.m. Neal Justin, Media Critic, Star Tribune
Neal Justin covers TV and radio for the Star Tribune, a role that has allowed him the chance to interview some of the biggest names in the business. Before joining the Star Tribune in 1995, he covered crime for the Rockford (Ill.) Register Star and graduated from Northwestern University. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a program for the country’s most promising high school journalists, and helps run the Star Tribune’s internship program.
Categories include: Four-year Daily Newspaper; Four-year Weekly Newspaper; Four-year Non-weekly Newspaper; Twoyear Newspaper; Newsmagazine; Special Edition and Online Publication. Don’t forget to join us for the awards presentation immediately following the keynote on Sunday at 11 a.m. Best of luck! Convention Critiques for Student Media One of the best ways to improve is to get direct feedback from someone who knows. That’s why veteran media advisers will be on hand all day Saturday to critique your newspaper, magazine or website. To participate, just drop off up to three issues when you arrive at the convention. Online journalists? Just give us your site’s URL and you’re all set. Sign up at the registration desk, which closes 5 p.m. Friday. Break with a Pro If you registered in advance for Break with a Pro, stop by Norway II and III at 3:45 p.m Saturday to get the inside scoop from seasoned media professionals on what it’s like, and what it takes, to make it in the field of journalism. A ticket to enter with your specific “media-medium” will be included in your registration packet.
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Schedule of Sessions Friday, Feb. 7 BALLROOM PRE-FUNCTION
11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Convention Registration, Best of Show, Critique Sign-ups and Exhibits Open
Stop by to get registered for the convention, sign up for a critique and submit to Best of Show. Or, just come on over to introduce yourself and ask a question. Don’t worry. We’re friendly. Preconvention Courses • Noon - 3:45 p.m. NORWAY I
Building and Managing a Multi-media Newsroom
Learn how to manage people, technology and ideas as you take control of your newsroom in a multimedia environment. An awardwinning adviser teaches you how to oversee your peers within the newsroom. In addition, you will learn how your traditional skills can be adapted to fit the new media environment of a digital newsroom. Vince Filak, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh @vffilak
Welcome Program • 4 - 6 p.m. SCANDINAVIAN BALLROOM E
4 - 5 p.m. Keynote: Make a Difference
Mizell Stewart III, vice president of content for the Scripps newspaper group, oversees the creation, curation and production of news, information and entertainment for print and digital platforms in 13 Scripps newspaper markets. Mizell Stewart III, Scripps Newspaper Group NORWAY II AND III
5 - 6 p.m. Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception as we kick off our 30th Best of the Midwest convention. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication
NORWAY II
Saturday, Feb. 8
Bring your print pages or PDFs – newspaper, magazine and yearbook – and we’ll point out the strengths and diagnose the fixes. The sixtime editor of the Best of Newspaper Design and long-time adviser will begin with fundamentals, move to trends and give everyone practical advice on how to make presentations connect with readers. Ron Johnson, Indiana University @ronjohn77
BALLROOM PRE-FUNCTION
Visit with the Design Doctor: Quick Fixes for Your Print Design
NORWAY III
From Pacemaker to Professional, Leadership Skills Learned in Student Media
Management and leadership skills learned as an editor in student media can set you apart in the hiring process. If you add Pacemaker editor in addition to those skill sets, then your resume can rise to the top. This session will focus on what you need to succeed as a leader. We will discuss how journalism and leadership skills for editors can translate into an award-winning publication. Laura Widmer, Iowa State University; Abby Simons, Star Tribune @ajillsimons MINNESOTA ROOM
Excel as a Broadcast Journalist
Discussion and instruction of visual storytelling, gathering sources, writing skills, on-camera interviews, A and B roll, doing a stand-up
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and working in a studio. An overview of best practices and the pitfalls to avoid. John Murray, Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
MINNESOTA ROOM
Timely Typography Tips
Pardon the alliteration, but here’s a quick primer on typography, with advice on using the right tool for the job. We’ll also go through some InDesign tips to improve your mobility as a designer. Ron Johnson, Indiana University @ronjohn77 SCANDINAVIAN BALLROOM E
The How’s and Why’s of International Reporting
Learn about the importance of international reporting experiences to young journalists, how to find opportunities, and tips for making the most of your experience. Steve Listopad, University of Jamestown @upyourmorning STOCKHOLM ROOM
Multi-platform, Multitasking
Journalists today must be able to do it all – audio, video, print, online, digital, podcasting – and whatever comes next. What are the must-have skills that beginning journalists need to both start and sustain careers? You’ll find out here. Session is led by a veteran reporter who has transitioned from TV to radio to print to digital. Kevyn Burger, BringMeTheNews.com FJORDS 1
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Convention Registration, Publication Exchange and Exhibits Open
Stop by to get registered for the convention or just come over and say hello. BALLROOM PRE-FUNCTION
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Best of Show Sign up
You only have until 10 a.m. to get signed up for Best of Show, so swing by and drop off your newspaper or URL. For more information see page 3. NORWAY II AND III
10:15 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Critiques
For those who signed up on Friday, come to rooms Norway II and III at your specified time to get a critique. For more information, see page 3. Breakout Sessions • 9 - 10:05 a.m. FJORDS 2
Investigative Reporting: Getting the Goods from People, Paper and Data
Learn how to get the stories that everybody will read and nobody else can get. Chris Ison, University of Minnesota
Streamline the Publication Cycle by Creating a Virtual Newsroom
Do you struggle with maintaining communication with staff members? Would you like to simplify and expedite the editing process? Learn how to streamline the publication cycle – from planning meetings to assigning tasks to editing – by creating a virtual newsroom using Basecamp, a popular and affordable online project management tool typically used in the corporate space. Laura Otto, Mount Mary University FJORDS 3
Beyond Selfies: Social Media and Analytics for Modern Media
Knowing news is one thing ... knowing your audience is another. See how to use social media platforms, tools, analytics, and a little creativity to determine what content is best for your user, where to put it, and at what time of day. Learn how a news curation website, run by some of the top journalists in the country, has used the power of engagement (and fun) to grow. Erica Hanna and Carrie Gohl, BringMeTheNews.com @meeterica
Breakout Sessions • 10:15 - 11:20 a.m.
Keynote & Lunch Break 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
MINNESOTA ROOM
What is Data Journalism?
The need for journalists to be able to analyze data, and then share that with readers via interactive databases, maps and graphics, is greater than ever before. News organizations are clamoring to hire journalists skilled in working with data, particularly those who can also do web programming. We’ll discuss how data journalism can make you a better journalist, and how you can get started. MaryJo Webster, Pioneer Press @mndatamine STOCKHOLM ROOM
Fun with FOIA
How the Freedom of Information Act can be your best friend as you report on your campus. Vince Filak, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh @vfflak FJORDS 1
Can You Find Truth in Advertising?
Two years ago my alma mater asked me to do a speech on ethical accountability in advertising. This presentation is adapted from how you find truth in advertising, through myths and insights, along with the ethical crossroads that professionals face throughout their careers. You will learn that you can find truth in advertising, because nothing works better than the truth. Steve Wehrenberg, University of Minnesota @wehre003 SCANDINAVIAN BALLROOM E
Storytelling in the Digital Age
The 24 hour news cycle has created a multidimensional journalist who must be able to report, write, shoot, edit, publish, tweet, blog – in 140 characters, in a 90 second story and in limited column space. We’ve outlined some tips to help you stand out in the age of information overdrive by becoming a powerful storyteller, no matter which medium you are using. Lindsay Seavert and Bill Middeke, KARE-11 TV @LindseySeavert FJORDS 2
Journalism Ethics: Doing the Right Stories the Right Way
Learn how to navigate through the constant ethical dilemmas common to every newsroom by applying time-tested values and principles. Chris Ison, University of Minnesota FJORDS 3
Writing Powerful Features
This session will offer tips for writing effective feature stories. We’ll look at the process from idea through reporting to writing – with examples of great feature stories to prompt discussion. Come prepared with questions. Gayle Golden, University of Minnesota
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Keynote: Journalism in 2020
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Joel Kramer is the co-founder, CEO and editor of MinnPost, a nonprofit news organization providing in-depth, online Minnesota news coverage. Kramer will discuss “Journalism in 2020.” Read more about his background on page 3. Joel Kramer, MinnPost NORWAY I
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
ACP Adviser Luncheon
Chat over lunch at this informal roundtable hosted by ACP. We would like your feedback on how ACP can better serve you and will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Lunch will be provided. Open to advisers only. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication *Students: Lunch on your own. Breakout Sessions • 1:15 - 2:20 p.m. MINNESOTA ROOM
Quick Tips for Better iPhone Video
The best multimedia camera is the one that’s always with you, and that can be true for your iPhone. Learn practical, affordable tips for getting better iPhone video including accessories, apps and techniques. Randall King, Indiana Wesleyan University @Randallking STOCKHOLM ROOM
Public Relations: A Career Overview
Excellent communicators can have a stimulating career in public relations. What do people in this fast-paced field actually do? What are the opportunities - in corporate, nonprofit, government and agency environments? What undergraduate and graduate degrees fit best? These topics and others explored by a veteran practitioner whose own career eventually led to CEO-level positions. David Therkelsen, University of Minnesota @DJTTJD SCANDINAVIAN BALLROOM E
Wayfinding and Navigation for the Print Designer
“Wayfinding” describes how we use things in the environment to navigate a complex space, such as a city. It includes: Orientation: Where am I? Route decisions: Can I find my way? Closure: Will I know when I have arrived? This session will discuss how to use type and space to create signposts, paths and landmarks for the reader. Michael O’Donnell, University of St.Thomas
FJORDS 2
Covering LGBT News on Campus and Beyond
LGBT news dominated media headlines throughout 2013. LGBT-related stories are prominent in media coverage again in 2014. Marriage Equality, bullying and the Sochi Olympics in the shadow of Russia’s anti-gay laws are among many stories being covered in the news this year. How has covering LGBT news changed over the years? What stories are out there? How do you accurately cover the LGBT community? Patty Mattern, NLGA: Assoc. of LGBT Journalists; Beth Hawkins, MinnPost @pattymattern FJORDS 3
Making Your Website Matter
How can your college news organization provide coverage that mirrors what’s done by the best professional news platforms? How can you build skills that will lead to an internship or a job? The digital editor of the award-winning sports website at StarTribune. com shares as many secrets as possible in an hour. (One rule for our workshop: Turn off your mobile device and keep your eyes on the front of the room.) Howard Sinker, Star Tribune @stribsports Breakout Sessions • 2:20 - 3:35 p.m. MINNESOTA ROOM
Leadership and Hazelwood Creep
Learn what students and supporters have done, or are doing, to push back against the 25-year-old Hazelwood decision. Learn what signs you should look for if censorship is affecting you, and what you can do about it. Steve Listopad, University of Jamestown @upyourmorning STOCKHOLM ROOM
Unleashing the Power of Creativity in Your Stories
Do your stories seem a little ... blah? They can be energized by using the creative techniques of professionals writers. This session with an award-winning journalist will help you find the best approach to pick a good story, unlock its potential, and write the story for maximum impact. We will be working with real-life examples from newspapers, and small-group creativity-boosting sessions Bob Shaw, St. Paul Pioneer Press @BShawPP FJORDS 1
Vendor Session: Online Empowerment
Does your news website live in the shadow of your print edition? Learn how the latest tools from SNO empower you to tell stories, to transform your website and reinvigorate the coverage of your campus. Logan Aimone, SNO Sites @loganaimone
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Session Speakers Logan Aimone
Logan Aimone works with the team at School Newspapers Online. Previously, he was executive director of the National Scholastic Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press. As a journalism teacher and media adviser in Washington state, his students earned top national honors for their newspaper, website and yearbook. He is a nationally recognized speaker, educator and co-author of two journalism textbooks.
Kevyn Burger
Kevyn Burger now realizes she has had a multiplatform career, a term that did not exist when she began work as a broadcaster 30 years ago. She works or has previously been a news reporter, investigative journalist and anchor at KSTP-TV and WCCO-TV. Awards include three regional Emmys and five national Gracies, presented by the American Women in Radio and Television.
Chris Ison
Chris Ison is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Previously, he was an investigative reporter and assistant managing editor for investigative projects at the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting in 1990. Ison is a member of the NSPA/ACP Board of Directors.
Ron Johnson
McKenna Ewen is an award-winning visual journalist who uses photography, videography and interactive media to share meaningful stories. His portfolio is available at http://mckennaewen.com.
Ron Johnson directs Indiana University Student Media and advises the Indiana Daily Student newspaper, Inside magazine and Arbutus yearbook, in print, online and social media. He edited six editions of The Best of Newspaper Design, the Society for News Design’s annual book for its international competition. Johnson is a member of the NSPA/ACP Board of Directors. @ronjohn77
Vince Filak
Randall King
McKenna Ewen
Vince Filak, Ph.D. is an award-winning teacher, scholar and college media adviser. He works as an associate professor of journalism at UW Oshkosh, where he also advises the Advance-Titan, the university’s award-winning student newspaper. @vffilak
Jim Gehrz
Jim Gehrz grew up in St. Paul and has worked as a staff photographer at several Twin Cities publications, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The St. Paul Pioneer Press and, since 2004, at the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He has been named Photographer of the Year 16 times by the Minnesota and Wisconsin News Photographers Associations.
Carrie Gohl
Carrie Gohl has been working in the tech industry for a decade. She loves disruptive technology and social media and considers the practice of growth hacking an art, always looking for ways to build strong virtual networks. Gohl embraces the changes that lie ahead, and dreams of helping others understand how social media and unified digital marketing strategies can help reach new customers, and open the door to greater opportunity.
Gayle Golden
Gayle Golden is a lecturer at the University of Minnesota’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, where she teaches news writing, magazine writing, literary journalism and a yearly practicum course. She is also an award-winning freelance writer. @ggwriter
Erica Hanna
Hanna is a creative preditor (producer, writer, shooter, director, editor) by trade, turned social media engagement and branding director. She’s worked with anyone from Ellen DeGeneres to Prince and is now taking those wacky ideas from
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the land of TV to the social media landscape at BringMeTheNews.com. Named as one of the “most influential people” on Twitter in Minneapolis, she’s trying her best to use her internet addiction for good, by raising money for water wells in Africa through crowdfunding. @meeterica
Randall E. King is Professor of Communication and Director of Broadcast Media at Indiana Wesleyan University. He worked professionally in television news as a reporter, anchor and producer. His video feature stories for the newsmagazine “Crossroads” have received regional and national awards, including the Silver Telly. @randallking
Steve Listopad
Steve Listopad is an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Student Media Director at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, N.D. He received College Media Association’s Multimedia Distinguished Adviser award in 2010, currently serves as the chair of the awards committee for CMA, and as vice-president for the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation.
Patty Mattern
Patty Mattern is a writer, videographer and communications associate in the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. The former newspaper journalist is also a freelance writer and communications consultant. Mattern serves on the national board of directors for NLGJA: The Association of LGBT Journalists. NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues.
Bill Middeke
Bill Middeke is a general news photojournalist at KARE 11 in Minneapolis-St. Paul. A Top Central NPPA Regional Photographer of the Year, Middeke is a four-time member of a National Press Photographers Association Station of the Year award winner, multiple time finalist for NPPA National Photographer of the Year, as well as earning a National Murrow Award for Videography.
Michelle Morgante
Michelle Morgante is a Chief of Bureau for The Associated Press, representing the news agency in Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakotas. The daughter of Mexican and Italian immigrants, Morgante grew up in the farming town of Lindsay, Calif., where she developed a love for news by reading a stack of newspapers each day. She joined the AP as an intern and has worked in eight different bureaus across the United States and in Latin America. She has covered Latino culture and immigration, and helped create the AP’s first Hispanic Affairs beat.
John Murray
John Murray is Executive Director of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter. John has more than 20 years of award-winning television journalism experience as a news director, executive producer, producer, reporter and photojournalist in Wisconsin, Missouri, South Dakota, Arizona, Iowa and Minnesota. Murray taught television production for CEC’s Brown College in Minneapolis and was an adjunct professor teaching TV reporting and producing at St. Cloud State University.
Michael O’Donnell
Michael O’Donnell is associate professor of Communication and Journalism at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. He teaches website design, publication design, photojournalism and visual communication. He has advised student media at St. Thomas for more than 10 years and helped lead the transition from a printed newspaper to an online-only student news site, TommieMedia.com. O’Donnell has nearly 30 years experience as a sports reporter, editor and page designer at papers such as the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Chicago Tribune.
Laura Otto
Laura Otto is an assistant professor in the English department at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee. She teaches new media, journalism and creative writing classes and advises the student newspaper, Arches. Under her leadership, Arches has won a number of awards, including several ACP Best of Show awards and most recently, a Pacemaker nomination for archesnews.com.
Lindsey Seavert
Lindsey Seavert is a reporter at KARE 11 and a Twin Cities native. Previously, she worked at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis and stations in Alexandria, Minn.; Reno, Nev.; and Columbus, Ohio. She’s earned several Emmys, a regional Edward R. Murrow award and a National Headliner award for her writing and reporting. @LindseySeavert
Bob Shaw
Bob Shaw is a general assignment reporter for the Pioneer Press (twincities.com). His coverage areas include suburbia, Washington County, development, enviornment, chemical dependency and animal welfare. Nominated for Pulitzer Prize in 1989 and 2011, editor/manager of Pulitzer-Prize-winning story in 1990. Knight fellow at Stanford University, 1994-5. @BShawPP
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Break with a Pro • 3:45 - 5 p.m.
NORWAY II
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NORWAY I, II AND III
Writing a headline that’s not a pun, punchline or double entendre. Vince Filak, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh @vfflak
Finding Your Vision: Photojournalism and Multimedia
Explore approaches of how to incorporate your own style of photojournalism into effective multimedia stories using still photography, video and audio techniques. Jim Gehrz, Star Tribune FJORDS 2
Five Things to Know About the Future of Latino Media
Right now, one in four babies born in the U.S. is Latino. There are more Latinos living in the U.S. than there are in Spain or Colombia. Last year, for the first time, a Spanish-language TV network beat all others in the July sweeps period. Latinos are reshaping this country from the coasts to the heartland. Find out five things to know about the future of media and Latinos. Michelle Morgante,The Associated Press @mmorgante FJORDS 3
2:30-3:35 p.m.
Beating the Competition
A reporter who’s bad at puns, but good at sourcing, shares tips at covering your beat and coming out ahead. Abby Simons, Star Tribune @ajillsimons
Abby Simons
Abby Simons covers state politics and government at the Star Tribune, Minneapolis. Simons previously worked at the Des Moines Register and is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University where she worked as editor-in-chief at the weekly newspaper. The Northwest Missourian won an Online Pacemaker for the 2003-04 school year. In 2012 she was named Young Journalist of the Year by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists. @ajillsimons
Howard Sinker
Howard Sinker is a digital editor who oversees the award-winning Internet sports section at startribune.com in the Twin Cities. He also writes the web site’s Section 219 baseball blog and curates @StribSports Upload, a blog about Minnesota sports in other media. Previously, he was the newspaper’s state/regional editor and has covered major league baseball and higher education, among other topics. Howard also teaches news reporting and writing at his alma mater, Macalester College in St. Paul, and talks about sports on Minnesota Public Radio’s Morning Edition radio program. @afansview
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith covers the west metro for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. Previously, she worked at the Forum in Fargo, N.D. She graduated from the
Break with a Pro
For those who preregistered for Break with a Pro, this is your time to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to work as a professional journalist and what skills you’ll need to succeed in the field.
Writing a Pun-less Headline
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The Future of Visual Storytelling
Sunday, Feb. 9
How to share meaningful stories in a digital age. McKenna is an innovative visual storyteller with a passion for online news. As a six-time Emmy Award-winning videographer, he works as a one-man band to produce daily and long-form video stories for StarTribune. com. His focus is finding character-driven stories and presenting them across multiple platforms. McKenna Ewen, Star Tribune @mckennaewen
Breakout Sessions • 9 - 10:05 a.m.
Keynote & Awards • 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
NORWAY I
SCANDINAVIAN BALLROOM E
Norway I categories include: Advertising and Marketing, Design, Photojournalism Norway II & III categories include: Features & Storytelling, News Across Platforms, News Opinion/Editorial, Social Media, Sports Web, Digital and Multimedia Production
How to Go from College to Pro
It’s you against dozens – if not hundreds – of other applicants, all vying for a few job openings in a highly-competitive industry. But there are ways you can brand yourself and stand out. No matter if you want a job in print or TV, as a photographer or as a reporter, learn how to best find, land and keep your dream job. Kelly Smith, Star Tribune @kellystrib
College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University, where she was an editor at The Record newspaper and now serves as an adviser. She is also on the board for the Minnesota Pro chapter of SPJ. @kellystrib
David Therkelsen
David Therkelsen’s long career has blended non-profit management, strategy development, marketing, public relations and University-level teaching. One of his most notable roles has been serving as the CEO of St. Paul’s Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, and most recently his appointment to a role as instructor at the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication. @DJTTJD
MaryJo Webster
MaryJo Webster is the computer-assisted reporting editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press and an adjunct instructor at the University of Minnesota. Previously, she worked at USA Today, The Center for Public Integrity, Investigative Reporters and Editors and several small dailies in Minnesota and Wisconsin. @mndatamine
Keynote: Why to Embark on a Journalism Adventure
Neal Justin covers TV and radio for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis and helps run their internship program. Read more about his background on page 3. Neal Justin, Star Tribune SCANDINAVIAN BALLROOM E
Best of Show Awards
Will this be the day you can walk away and proclaim you’re the “Best of the Midwest?” Find out at the Best of Show award ceremony. More information about Best of Show can be found on page 3.
Minnesota, Wehrenberg was CEO of 80-year-old Minneapolis advertising agency Campbell Mithun. During his 31-year career there, he served in account and strategic leadership positions for clients across financial, packaged goods, retail and telecommunications industries.
Laura Widmer
Laura Widmer has been general manager of the Iowa State Daily, Ames, since August of 2012. She came to Ames after 29 years of teaching and advising publications at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville where she is also a graduate. She has advised publications that won Pacemaker awards. In addition to working for daily newspapers and in advertising, Widmer started The Chariton Valley News Press, serving six small communities in northern Missouri. She is a previous member of ACP’s board of directors and a past president of the College Media Advisers.
Steve Wehrenberg
Steve Wehrenberg works as a Teaching Professor and Program Director of its Professional Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication for the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Prior to joining the University of
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Photo by New Arts Journalism student Lindsey Auten (MA 2013) reporting on Luftwerk’s Luminous Field (February 2012) in Chicago’s Millennium Park
MASTER OF ARTS IN NEW ARTS JOURNALISM The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s (SAIC) Master of Arts in New Arts Journalism program reinterprets and transforms the skills of a traditional journalist into the multitasking demands of a contemporary arts journalist where art writing, editing, and design skills are intertwined.
Unlike journalism schools that add an arts emphasis, SAIC is a vibrant school of art and design in which New Arts Journalism students can combine the in-depth study of arts and journalism, and work closely with artists, art historians, and cultural critics. APPLY BY MARCH 1, 2014 saic.edu/gradapp
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