NOTE: This event has been postponed indefinitely due to a lack of sufficient interest. We will revisit and try to reschedule this event at a later date. Journalists spend a lot of time sitting in front of desks. Do you find yourself hunched over for hours on end as you pound out copy or work…
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Job posting: Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters
Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters (AIB) is looking to hire two new employees. The first position is a programming assistant, who will answer incoming calls and greet guests. The programming assistant will also coordinate AIB holiday and promotional spots, prepare month-end programming department reports, respond to viewer requests via phone, in person or email, assist guests and…
Midterms and the American Muslim Voter set for Oct. 25
The American Muslim population has grown significantly in recent years, and so has the level of Muslim political engagement. Ninety American Muslims are campaigning for various offices in the 2018 election, including two candidates here in Georgia. Whether as elected officials, voters, activists, lobbyists or even as political punching bags, American Muslims play an increasingly…
Three-time Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist says to take a story to the next level
By Marquis Holmes Atlanta, GEORGIA — In 2015, 20-year-old DeCorrius Jones, described as a loving and “teddy bear-like” individual by his girlfriend, spurred into a violent frenzy prior to sprinting into the woods behind Sugarloaf Crossing Apartments in Lawrenceville, Ga. Jones was allegedly experimenting with acid prior to the incident and was never seen again…
Job post: Election coverage through November
Investigative news website Who What Why (www.WhoWhatWhy.org) seeks reporters for an in-depth look at Georgia’s election system ahead of the midterms. This would be at least a one-month commitment but more likely occupy your time all the way to the election. Applicants must be based in greater Atlanta area, able to start right away and…
Wikipedia: Accurate, credible, reliable? Panelists speak about pros and cons of using the site for sources
By Isaiah Singleton Misinformation and fake news are forcing journalists to re-evaluate how they navigate information online. Amid the fray, one site has become embedded in their daily consumption of information: Wikipedia. Siri and Alexa use it to answer our questions. Google brings it to the top of our search results. Facebook and YouTube are building…
Finding her dream job, Ciara Frisbie says it requires hands-on experience to succeed in journalism
ATLANTA — Throughout high school and college, students will work tirelessly to reach graduation and the goal of starting their dream job. Some of those students never achieve this goal, while others are more fortunate and can say they will retire from the career they have always wanted. Ciara Frisbie is one of the students who…
