The University of Texas-El Paso will host an institute for reporting on immigration in late September. Borderzine, Reporting Across Fronteras, invites professional and independent journalists in the United States to apply to its first McCormick Specialized Reporting Institute on Immigration Reform. Fifteen journalists will be selected to take part in the intensive Read more…
Disney held a major press junket this week in Santa Fe for “The Lone Ranger,” much of which was shot in New Mexico. A lot of those shoots were on Native land, and there has been a bit of controversy over the choice of Johnny Depp to play Tonto. Now Read more…
New Mexico PBS, also known as KNME, is looking to fill the producer/director job for its weekly public affairs show “New Mexico In Focus.” Producer Matt Grubs is departing for KRQE to work on investigative projects. From the posting: “The candidate selected should have a strong journalistic background, experience in Read more…
The George Polk Investigative Grants are given to experienced reporters to pursue reporting projects relating to social justice. The intent is to promote public awareness of social problems in immigration, housing, welfare, health, employment and other areas and to promote investigative articles on the Web as well as in print. Read more…
The Maynard Institute is offering a free online course designed to help you decide if you are ready and willing to launch your entrepreneurial journalism start-up. The course is self-directed and will also include live discussions with financial experts. Check it out here.
Revelations that the U.S. Department of Justice ignored its own guidelines and secretly seized emails from Associated Press and Fox News reporters (and labeled one reporter a co-conspirator in a national security breach) are more than this week’s scandal du jour. This is troubling news for journalists everywhere, including New Read more…