It's a critical time for journalists and the communities we serve
The National Press Club Journalism Institute made remarkable strides in 2019 with a new executive director and a renewed focus on journalism training and press freedom. This new year will bring greater impact with more opportunities for journalists to grow their craft, careers and sense of community.
I am excited to assume the presidency of this important organization at such a critical time for the issues central to NPCJI’s work.
Press freedom – internationally and domestically – has never been more important. As local news coverage around the country shrinks, training journalists to do their jobs well is a mission that not only furthers professional development, it also improves access to information for all who depend on news to guide their civic engagement. 
We hope we can count on your continued support and we welcome your ideas and involvement.
Angela Greiling Keane,
2020 National Press Club Journalism Institute President
and deputy managing editor for POLITICO
Annual Report: 2019 a year of growth, meaningful impact

New signature programs. Energized press freedom initiatives. An invigorated staff with big ideas. In our first annual report, learn about the National Press Club Journalism Institute's efforts in 2019 to promote an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press while equipping journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire civic engagement. View the report here.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

National Press Club Journalism Institute programs help journalists enlighten and empower all the stakeholders in our democracy. From teaching journalists how to stay safe on the job to helping them build trust, overcome reporting roadblocks or write with their audience in mind, our programs provide concrete skills that support the Fourth Estate’s vital role in our society.
UPCOMING EVENTS

January 23, 2019
Learn how to use this reporter resource, available in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library.

January 30, 2019
Learn from fixers, locally-based media employees who guide foreign journalists and help educate US readers.
 
February 12, 2019
Harness the data about who's who in Washington and beyond with this digital resource, available in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library.

COMING SOON
• How to write policy stories the public will read -- and better stories for insiders, too
• How to make FOIA requests your last recourse, not your first
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT


If you read an international news story today, it likely was reported with the aid of a fixer ―  a local guide who worked with American journalists abroad.  Their intimate knowledge of local communities make fixers an essential part of the news-gathering process overseas.
On Thursday, Jan. 30 from 3-4:15 p.m., a panel of journalists who worked as fixers will share best practices for correspondent-fixer collaborations. They’ll also share important insight on crediting fixers, safety measures, and the challenges of embedding and “parachute journalism” in foreign countries.



Watch videos and find resources
from previous programs here .
NPC, Journalism Institute denounce press limits on Senate trial
The National Press Club and its Journalism Institute strongly object to restrictions on press coverage during the Senate trial of President Donald Trump. The proposed limitations are onerous, unnecessary and serve only to limit the news media’s ability to properly report on this historic event to the American public. Read the joint statement.
House passes bill to memorialize fallen journalists
Legislation authorizing the Fallen Journalists Memorial (FJM) Foundation to lead the effort to build a permanent memorial to journalists who have lost their lives because of their jobs was approved Jan. 15, 2019, by the House Natural Resources Committee. The legislation must now be approved by the full U.S. House and Senate and sent to the President for his signature. Read more.
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