http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigitalThe official Blog Talk Radio station for the National Association of Black Journalists' Digital Journalism Task ForceenBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMTFri, 20 May 2011 16:00:00 GMTTechnologyBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/fb495ae1-f991-4b02-8c9f-8e93f4c41e2a_logocolortextbelow.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigitalThe official Blog Talk Radio station for the National Association of Black Journalists' Digital Journalism Task Forcefeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comtechnology,nabj,journalism,djtf,digital journalism task force,nabjdigital,social media,conference,digital journalism,reinventionNABJDigitalnoThe official Blog Talk Radio station for the National Association of Black Journalists' Digital Journalism Task Forceepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/05/20/laid-off-bought-out-scared-managing-my-life-and-financesJobshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/05/20/laid-off-bought-out-scared-managing-my-life-and-finances/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/05/20/laid-off-bought-out-scared-managing-my-life-and-financesFri, 20 May 2011 16:00:00 GMTLaid Off, Bought Out & Scared: Managing My Life and Finances This session with Past NABJ President Sidmel Estes of BreakThrough Inc., targets journalists who may have recently lost their jobs or fear they may lose them. We’ll discuss what you can do now to prepare for the worst, how you adjust to life without the office and offer Budgeting 101 tips. An attorney also will discuss what you need to know before you sign any exit paperwork.  Join us on Friday, May 20 at noon EDT for this informative session! 00:30:00NABJDigitalnonabj,reinvention,djtf,employment,Sidmel EstesThis session with Past NABJ President Sidmel Estes of BreakThrough Inc., targets journalists who may have recently lost their jobs or fear they may lose them.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/04/29/in-the-thick-of-my-career-searching-for-the-new-meJobshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/04/29/in-the-thick-of-my-career-searching-for-the-new-me/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/04/29/in-the-thick-of-my-career-searching-for-the-new-meFri, 29 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMTIn the Thick of My Career: Searching for the 'New Me'Neil Foote of Foote Communications and the University of North Texas, will show mid-career professionals how to revamp their skills and become more tech savvy. Panelists will discuss what a journalist in the digital age must do to improve their skills, offer advice on creating a blog or website, outline how to use the most popular digital media tools and use the power of your network and personal relationships. He’ll also offer tips on how to create a personal business plan as part of launching a start-up company.00:31:00NABJDigitalnoreinvention,nabj,neil foote,djtf,journalismNeil Foote of Foote Communications and the University of North Texas, will show mid-career professionals how to revamp their skills and become more tech savvy.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/04/15/the-young-the-restless-keeping-hope-journalism-aliveJobshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/04/15/the-young-the-restless-keeping-hope-journalism-alive/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/04/15/the-young-the-restless-keeping-hope-journalism-aliveFri, 15 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMTThe Young & the Restless: Keeping Hope & Journalism AliveThe NABJ Reinvention Committee and Digital Journalism Task Force will host a series of three BlogTalkRadio shows designed to help members of the National Association of Black Journalists in different phases in their career make the adjustment if the worst happens – losing your job. This half-hour workshop on April 15 at noon is being moderated by Jackie Jones of Jones Coaching. It targets younger/early stage journalists struggling to find their first job or get a new job after getting laid off. Jones will chat with Vanessa C. Deggins, a reporter / multimedia producer with The American Press Newspaper, about being laid off and finding that next opportunity. The session will also offer basic tips and tools on networking and job search, and we’ll leave time for questions.00:30:00NABJDigitalnojournalism,job,NABJ,Jackie Jones,laid-offThe NABJ Reinvention Committee and Digital Journalism Task Force will host a series of three BlogTalkRadio shows designed to help members of the National Associhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/01/24/nabj-programming-committee-answers-your-workshop-pCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/01/24/nabj-programming-committee-answers-your-workshop-p/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/01/24/nabj-programming-committee-answers-your-workshop-pMon, 24 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMTNABJ Programming Committee Answers Your Workshop Proposal QuestionsThe deadline for proposals for workshops and panels at this year's NABJ Convention & Career Fair is fast approaching. Looking for a catchy title? Have a question about finding the right panelist? Want to make sure your proposal is relevant for this year's theme: "The Power of Now: Claiming Your Destiny?" This Digital Journalism Task Force session will allow members to ask Programming Chair Dr. Sybril Bennett those questions and more to help fine tune that final proposal. We will also be joined by NABJ VP-Print Deirdre Childress. Bring your questions and your suggestions!01:01:00NABJDigitalnoNABJ,convention,Sybril Bennett,journalism,DJTFThe deadline for proposals for workshops and panels at this year's NABJ Convention & Career Fair is fast approaching. Looking for a catchy title? Have a questiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/01/13/tech-guru-mario-armstrong-thoughts-from-the-consumer-electronics-showTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/01/13/tech-guru-mario-armstrong-thoughts-from-the-consumer-electronics-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/01/13/tech-guru-mario-armstrong-thoughts-from-the-consumer-electronics-showThu, 13 Jan 2011 21:00:00 GMTTech Guru Mario Armstrong: Thoughts from the Consumer Electronics ShowTech guru and NABJ member Mario Armstrong was in Las Vegas last week reporting live from CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. Join us as he talks about the latest he saw on the show floor and how it could be applicable for journalists.00:31:00NABJDigitalnomario armstrong,technology,CES,electronics,DJTFTech guru and NABJ member Mario Armstrong was in Las Vegas last week reporting live from CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. Join us as he thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/01/11/nabj-2011-convention--what-to-expectNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/01/11/nabj-2011-convention--what-to-expect/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2011/01/11/nabj-2011-convention--what-to-expectTue, 11 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMTNABJ 2011 Convention - What To ExpectThis year's convention will be held in Philadelphia Aug. 3-7, 2011. Join the Digital Journalism Task Force's panel -- convention chair Rod Hicks, programming chair Dr. Sybril Bennett and Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists President Sarah Glover -- to discuss what members can expect at this year's event. Bennett will also offer guidance on this year's workshops and panels, and we'll leave time for your questions.01:01:00NABJDigitalnoNABJ,journalists,conference,DJTF,PhiladelphiaThis year's convention will be held in Philadelphia Aug. 3-7, 2011. Join the Digital Journalism Task Force's panel -- convention chair Rod Hicks, programming chhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/12/08/making-the-transition-from-journalism-to-prNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/12/08/making-the-transition-from-journalism-to-pr/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/12/08/making-the-transition-from-journalism-to-prWed, 08 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMTMaking The Transition From Journalism To PRAs newsrooms continue to downsize, some journalists are looking at careers in public relations, public affairs or corporate communications as an alternative. Our panelists are: Aprill O. Turner, NABJ’s associate member rep and a public relations professional and political strategist with experience working with non-profit and corporate clients; Marc Willis, a former television news reporter who now works as a Public Affairs Specialist for the Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Manny Otiko, who has worked in the journalism/PR field for more than 15 years and is currently vice president of social and new media at Desmond & Louis Public Relations; and Denise T. Ward, who spent 12 years as a journalist before moving to communications, where she is currently a Strategic Communications Specialist with Booz Allen Hamilton. The transition is not as easy as many would expect, so our panelists will share their experiences on making the move and answer questions on how to transfer your skills to the other side.01:00:00NABJDigitalnoNABJ,Digital Journalism Task Force,Journalism,Public Relations,CommunicationsAs newsrooms continue to downsize, some journalists are looking at careers in public relations, public affairs or corporate communications as an alternative. Ouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/11/18/nabj-members-review-the-2010-online-news-association-conferenceSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/11/18/nabj-members-review-the-2010-online-news-association-conference/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/11/18/nabj-members-review-the-2010-online-news-association-conferenceThu, 18 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMTNABJ Members Review The 2010 Online News Association ConferenceJoin the NABJ Digital Journalism Task Force on a panel featuring three members discussing their attendance at the recent ONA 2010 conference in D.C. Our panelists are Dr. Sybril Bennett, associate professor of journalism at Belmont University; Sarah Glover, staff photographer at the Philadelphia Daily News and PABJ President; and Doug Mitchell, chair of NABJ's Media Institute, co-director of the Ford Foundation's New U entrepreneurship program and an adjunct professor instructor at the City College of New York's Graduate School of Journalism. The panelists will discuss the workshops they attended at ONA, what they learned and how that knowledge needs to be used to help NABJ members stay relevant in the newsroom. We’ll leave plenty of time for your questions!01:00:00NABJDigitalnoNABJ,digital journalism,online news association,NABJDigital,conferenceJoin the NABJ Digital Journalism Task Force on a panel featuring three members discussing their attendance at the recent ONA 2010 conference in D.C. Our panelihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/09/29/hyperlocal-websites-are-they-the-savior-of-local-newsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/09/29/hyperlocal-websites-are-they-the-savior-of-local-news/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/09/29/hyperlocal-websites-are-they-the-savior-of-local-newsWed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTHyperlocal Websites: Are They The Savior Of Local News?The journalism industry has seen rapid growth of hyperlocal websites. These websites, which focus on local communities, are seen as an effort to fill the gap in local news coverage as other media outlets cut their resources in this niche. We will discuss the past, present and future of hyperlocal websites with four NABJ members who are in the trenches. 01:01:00NABJDigitalnohyperlocal news,journalism,websites,NABJ,Digital Journalism Task ForceThe journalism industry has seen rapid growth of hyperlocal websites. These websites, which focus on local communities, are seen as an effort to fill the gap ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/08/24/internet-etiquette-being-socially-responsibleSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/08/24/internet-etiquette-being-socially-responsible/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/08/24/internet-etiquette-being-socially-responsibleTue, 24 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMTInternet Etiquette: Being "Socially" ResponsibleDid you miss this popular panel at last month's NABJ annual conference? NABJ's Digital Journalism Task Force, in conjunction with the Media Institute, is re-creating it here! Journalists can post information on their social networks that may be harmful to their reputation. Lifestyle & Etiquette Expert Elaine Swann and Howard University graduate student and Google Fellow Kiara Pesante will give you the do's and don't's on navigating proper Internet etiquette, and we'll leave plenty of time for your questions. 01:00:00NABJDigitalnosocial media,etiquette,nabj,digital journalism task force,social networkingDid you miss this popular panel at last month's NABJ annual conference? NABJ's Digital Journalism Task Force, in conjunction with the Media Institute, is re-crehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/06/30/nabjdigital-celebrates-social-media-daySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/06/30/nabjdigital-celebrates-social-media-day/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/06/30/nabjdigital-celebrates-social-media-dayWed, 30 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMTNABJDigital Celebrates Social Media DayJoin the NABJ Digital Journalism Task Force as it celebrates Social Media Day June 30. Our guests will be Walter Fields, founder of NorthStarNews.com, Dr. Sybril Bennett, associate professor of journalism and the Executive Director of the New Century Journalism program at Belmont University in Nashville and Georgia Dawkins, a graduating broadcast journalism senior at Florida A&M University and the student representative on the NABJ board. We'll talk about how -- and why -- journalists should use social media tools in reporting on stories. We'll also leave time for your questions!01:00:00NABJDigitalnosocial media,Georgia Dawkins,NABJDigital,Walter Fields,Dr SybJoin the NABJ Digital Journalism Task Force as it celebrates Social Media Day June 30. Our guests will be Walter Fields, founder of NorthStarNews.com, Dr. Sybrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/05/10/nabjdigital-presents-tech-evangelistjournalist-sree-sreenivasanTechnologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/05/10/nabjdigital-presents-tech-evangelistjournalist-sree-sreenivasan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabjdigital/2010/05/10/nabjdigital-presents-tech-evangelistjournalist-sree-sreenivasanMon, 10 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTNABJDigital Presents Tech Evangelist/Journalist Sree SreenivasanJoin us for an informative talk with Sree Sreenivasan. Sree is dean of student affairs & a professor at Columbia University's journalism school. He is also a noted expert on how journalists can use social media and other technology tools to work smarter -- and harder. His seminar on Social Media for Journalists is a must-attend. Sree will talk on this very topic and take your questions. You can find all thing Sree here -- http://www.sree.net/. 01:00:00NABJDigitalnosreenet,social media,NABJDigital,journalism,Digital JournalismJoin us for an informative talk with Sree Sreenivasan. Sree is dean of student affairs & a professor at Columbia University's journalism school. He is also a no