Journalism Bootcamp, 8:30 am May 15

Reporting and editing jobs are scarce, but Washington is as good a place as any
to find one. Spots are still left for the Journalism Survival Bootcamp, a day-long career-oriented program from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 15.

The costs is $15 for National Press Club members, $75 for non-members. Non-members who attend and become Club members on or before the event can pay the member-rate and get their first month's dues free -- a value worth up to $130.

The event is designed to help reporters and editors stay competitive in this digital age. Speakers include top representatives from: AOL, Bloomberg, Politico, National Public Radio, Platts and more.

The seminar includes tips on how to transform yourself into a tech-savvy reporting powerhouse and what skill you need now. There are classes on video and "backpack" coverage, how-to tricks to build an efficient online portfolios and more. Speakers include a life coach, a networking expert and top hiring editors from top DC-area outlets.

View the agenda at
http://www.press.org/training/profdev.cfm . To register: contact Nicole
Nottingham at [email protected] or 202-662-7523.