MMJane: The Workshop

MMJane – the national connection for 5,000 women in news – is taking its social movement to the classroom.

In partnership with RTDNAC and Elon University, sessions ranging from investigative digging and crime reporting to severe weather coverage, creative shooting and even self-defense will empower female journalists to tell each and every story through a fearless new lens.

Details

When: March 28-29, 2020
Where: Elon University, Elon, N.C.
Cost: $75 for professionals and $25 for students
Hotel: $125 per night. Courtyard Marriott – Burlington. Call 336-585-1888 to reserve, and mention the MMJane/Elon room block.
Questions: Send an email to weareMMJane@gmail.com.

Please note: Agenda is tentative and subject to change without notice.

Saturday, March 28

9:10 to 10 a.m. – How to GTFO of Your Own Way – Debra Alfarone (freelance correspondent)
10:10 to 11 a.m. – #MMJane Like a Boss – Heidi Wigdahl (KARE)
11:10 a.m. to noon – 10 Ways to Get the Job You Want – Julie Wolfe (WHAS), Kim Saxon (WBTV)
12:10 to 1:20 p.m. – Lunch & Keynote Speaker – Blayne Alexander (NBC News)
1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
- Surviving the AM Shift – Brandi Smith (KHOU)
- Perfecting Your Story Pitch – Morgan Norwood (WTVD)
- Podcasting – Jessica Noll (TEGNA) & Savannah Levins (WCNC)
- Anchoring – Susanna Black (WSOC)
- Social Media – Meg Kinnard (Associated Press)
- Assigned Critiques – Various Speakers
2:25 to 3:15 p.m. – Making Memorable Stories – Brandi Smith & Morgan Norwood (WTVD)
3:25 to 4:15 p.m. – Uncovering the Truth – Jessica Noll (TEGNA)
4:30 to 5:20 p.m. – Owning Your Beat – Amanda Lamb (WRAL) & Meg Kinnard (Associated Press)
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Assigned Show-and-Tell Sessions

Sunday, March 29

8:30 to 9:15 a.m. – Self Defense
9:25 to 10:30 a.m. – Mental Health – Rev. Sidney Tompkins
10:40 to 11:35 a.m. – Covering Diverse Communities – Rebecca Aguilar (SPJ Diversity Chair)
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Finding Your Voice – Kristen Hampton (Facebook sensation)