Newsroom "Hot Topic" Webinars -- A 2-Part Series

SNA & APME are proud to partner on a two-part webinar series that explores recent news events and how social media played a part in the reporting and news dissemination process.

COST: SNA & APME Members: Only $29 each or $49 for both webinars
Non-members: $49 per webinar
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PART 1: The Tucson Shootings -- Lessons from a Major Breaking Story
Wednesday, February 16 at 11:00 AM (ET) 10:00 AM CT / 9:00 AM MT / 8:00 AM PT

Speakers: Teri Hayt, Managing Editor, and Poli Corella, Metro Editor, Arizona Daily Star

Are you really ready to handle a major news story in your town? This webinar will highlight a number of issues when covering a major breaking news story: User-submitted photos and information, multi-media coverage and the effect on web traffic; the effect on staff; the aftermath and continued follow up.

Specific items to be covered include:

• Steps to develop a newsroom disaster plan including first responders and their roles.
• A guide to social media -- monitoring and dissecting user contributions.
• Working with national media when they come to town.
• Arming reporters, photographers and online producers with the right equipment.
• Using the appropriate language during a sensitive situation.