Resources

  • A New York Times Reporter’s Techniques for Writing Human Stories on Deadline

    A New York Times Reporter’s Techniques for Writing Human Stories on Deadline

    Deadlines are the bane and lifeblood of reporting. New York Times reporter Sarah Mervosh has created several routines and checklists to help. “I think we all want to tell stories about real people and the human element,” Mervosh said. “That’s probably why a lot of us got into journalism.” Mervosh shared the techniques she uses…… Read more

  • Fairness in Criticism with Sam Sifton

    Fairness in Criticism with Sam Sifton

    Sam Sifton’s experience is in restaurant reviewing, but the lessons from his Alaska Press Club presentation on fairness in criticism can be applied to all kinds of reporting.  Sifton is a national editor at the New York Times, where he has served as the culture editor and food reviewer. Alaska journalist Julia O’Malley introduced Sifton,…… Read more

  • #AKleg covered! State government 101 with Chad Sant

    #AKleg covered! State government 101 with Chad Sant

    Jan. 14, 2021 – In this recording, Alaska Press Club members heard from Chad Sant, a former educator in the Anchorage School District who taught government, U.S. history, debate and more for nearly three decades. Sant’s presentation covered the basics of the legislative process and how to use the legislature’s website to gather information about…… Read more

  • #AKleg covered! State budget basics with Larry Persily and Tim Bradner

    #AKleg covered! State budget basics with Larry Persily and Tim Bradner

    Dec. 11, 2020 — In this recording, Alaska Press Club members heard from Tim Bradner, co-owner of the Alaska Legislative Digest, and Larry Persily, UAA’s Atwood Chair of Journalism. The pair discussed where the money comes from that is so heavily debated during session, as well as pitfall journalists should avoid while covering the state…… Read more

  • Connecting With Community: A journalism workshop series

    Connecting With Community: A journalism workshop series

    Knowing the communities you serve increases trust and supports public participation. Enhance your skills in doing journalism that generates stronger relationships, mutual understanding and empathy with communities so everyone thrives. This series is presented by Alaska Press Club and the Alaska Humanities Forum. The Sixth W: What’s Possible Now? Listening to what’s possible leads to stories that give life…… Read more

  • #AKleg covered! With Alaska Legislative Librarian Jennifer Fletcher

    #AKleg covered! With Alaska Legislative Librarian Jennifer Fletcher

    Nov. 12, 2020 – In this recording, Alaska Press Club members heard from Legislative Librarian Jennifer Fletcher on how to fine-tune research and navigate the legislature’s website as #akleg season approaches. Fletcher provided some tips to reporters on streamlining questions and ways the Legislative Library can assist with research. “We treat all requests as confidential,…… Read more