NLA Represents a New Start, a New Day

For new and seasoned journalists, the News Leaders Association presents a clean slate, a chance to build an organization from the ground up, said panelists on Tuesday at the NLA Conference luncheon presentation. “It is a chance to craft a journalism organization from scratch,” said Nancy Ancrum, Editorial Page Editor of the Miami Herald.  She…

Journalists Must Be Allies in Matters of Diversity

There are several components to becoming an ally, according to Jill Geisler, Bill Plante Chair in Leadership and Media Integrity at Loyola University. Fighting discrimination, personal bias and microaggression are some of the first steps, she said.  Geisler discussed the topic in the Workplace Integrity session Tuesday at the News Leaders Association Conference.. The Freedom…

Podcast Audience Exploding

About one in three Americans listen to podcasts monthly, according to Brett Robinson, vice president of ad operations for National Public Media. That’s about 90 million people regularly listening to online stations, Robinson said. Professionals met Monday at the News Leaders Association Conference to discuss the topic. Panelists explained how the business has been booming…

Women Journalists Speak on Gender Inequality

Reporters and photographers gathered for the Women in Photojournalism session Monday. Panelists recounted their experiences and struggles in the field, such as unequal pay and sexual harassment. Elizabeth Conley, a Houston Chronicle photographer, said police officers sometimes treat her like she doesn’t belong. She recalled one story in which she got on her knees to…

Journalists Need Support Covering Tragedies

Disasters impact not just people living in the area, but also reporters covering the event, according to a panel of journalists at Monday’s News Leaders Association Conference.  In “Covering Disasters,” Kathleen Flynn, a New Orleans-based freelance photographer, explained how it can be difficult for journalists to understand how an event might impact them, regardless of…

NLA Co-President Angie Muhs: The Evolving Journalism Industry

As Americans shift their view to the digital world, so do journalists. Changes are happening in newsrooms across the United States to cater to the new medium. Some communities, though, are finding less coverage from their local newspapers. This often happens due to staff shortages and budget cuts. While it may be a difficult transitioning…