Multimedia Editing Program: Journalism Classes for Diversity in Journalism
Today's newsrooms need editors who are more than "just" copy editors. In addition to mastering the fundamentals of editing, copy editors must possess critical-thinking skills, know how to collaborate, and understand how to put technology to work. The best editors will be prepared to lead and innovate in a multicultural workplace and marketplace.
The Maynard Institute, dedicated to helping the nation's news media reflect their diversity in staffing content and business operations, has decades of experience producing top-quality copy editors equipped to face the evolving challenges of journalism.
The Multimedia Editing Program's six-week session immerses participants in everything from the basics of headline writing, grammar, page design and story organization to interpersonal skills that enable editors to work successfully with reporters and other editors.
As in a newsroom, participants deal with daily deadline pressures. They make the tough judgments faced by editors every day. The Multimedia Editing Program curriculum, developed with the assistance of veteran newspaper editors, includes classroom work, daily skills-building drills, evening seminars and practical experience at area newspapers.
The program produces effective newsroom leaders who can promote teamwork, introduce and manage change, and improve the quality of journalism at their company.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
- Individuals new to editing or preparing to become copy editors
- Assigning editors seeking to strengthen copy-editing skills
- News professionals preparing for supervisory roles
- Web site editors
Company sponsorship is preferred.
FEE
The $6,000 fee includes lodging, meals and access to all campus student facilities. It does not cover travel expenses.
FELLOWSHIPS
A separate application for the Reynolds fellowship is not necessary. Just check "yes" under the Reynolds fellowship question on the program application.
TO APPLY
Contact Maynard for more information by calling 510-891-9202.
Additional requirements:
Attach a recent color photograph of yourself in the space provided. If you are accepted into the program, this photo may be reproduced.
- Two letters of reference are required. The letters may be sent directly to the Institute.
- An autobiography of 1,000 words about your background, highlighting any experiences that helped lead you toward a career in print journalism. Include information about your work experiences. Answer the question: Why do you want to be an editor?
- An 800-word analysis of the daily newspaper you work for or read on a regular basis. Describe and evaluate its coverage of the community. How does it fulfill its journalistic responsibility as you understand that responsibility? Evaluate the editing, headlines and general appearance of the newspaper by analyzing these features in the context of the newspaper's journalistic responsibility to its readers.
- The autobiography and analysis must be typed double-spaced on 8-by- 11-inch white paper.
Submit the original application. Keep a copy for yourself. No application materials will be returned.
For more information, please contact us at:
ROBERT C. MAYNARD INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM EDUCATION
1211 Preservation Park Way
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510) 891-9202 | Fax: (510) 891-9565
E-mail: mije@maynardije.org
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