NPC Journalism Institute
@NPCInstitute
Nonprofit of @pressclubdc, promoting an engaged global citizenry through a free press and equipping journalists w/skills & standards to inform civic engagement.
Join me Tuesday, June 24, for a free webinar on how to find the heart of your story, thanks to the National Press Club Journalism Institute pressclubinstitute.org/event/public-h… @NPCInstitute
💡 Innovation in newsrooms doesn’t have to be expensive. We spoke with @InnovationRJI's Kat Duncan to learn how they help newsrooms test new ideas that deepen community impact. pressclubinstitute.org/2025/07/21/how…
📄 How do you investigate government actions impacting trans rights? This interview, originally published by @NPCInstitute, dives deeper into how a U.S. journalist used FOIA to uncover policy shifts during the Trump era — and offers tips for others. Read more:…
Get your tickets for the Journalism Awards Dinner on August 27! eventbrite.com/e/52nd-annual-…
📸 Visual storytelling demands more than a good eye. It requires ethical clarity. We spoke with @TexasTribune's John Jordan on how photojournalists weigh safety, ethics, and impact, especially during tragedies like the Texas floods. pressclubinstitute.org/2025/07/10/tex…
Congrats to @TristanBaurick & Halle Parker @_theHalParker of @VeriteNewsNOLA; Bradford Davis @BWDBWDBWD of @StarTelegram; @MaxFilby of @DispatchAlerts, @CarlaSamon Ros & Johanna Hänsel for @InsideClimate and @HeyHelina Selemon & Jordan @jGassPoore for @NYAmNews!
The @natpress & @NPCInstitute will award $43,700 in Kozik grants to 5 reporting projects across the U.S. on environmental justice. Thanks to our esteemed journalist judges @YCabreraOC @RobChaney1 @kat__stafford & Charles Self: nationalpress.org/award-story/np…
#SocialMedia: How should journalists balance personal expression with professional impartiality? We asked @spj_tweets Ethics Chair Michael Koretzky about today’s polarized media landscape — and why “saying nothing” might be the smartest move. pressclubinstitute.org/2025/07/01/bal…
Ohio Gov. @GovMikeDeWine vetoed a tax on newspapers, preserving exemptions that have supported local journalism for 90+ years. “Newspapers serve a critical role in our society,” he said. Ohio joins other states seeking to sustain local newsrooms. pressclubinstitute.org/2025/07/01/ohi…
"This term is about taking Trump seriously and literally." @NOTUSreports reporters @EvanMcS & @JasJWright share their strategy for covering Trump 2.0, navigating the briefing room, and other reporting tips for journalists. pressclubinstitute.org/2025/06/30/sta…
🗂️ 📑 @TransJA and @MuckRock are filing hundreds of open records requests to uncover and report on the Trump administration’s actions targeting trans communities. We spoke with @petrinkae to learn more about the project + #FOIA tips for journalists. pressclubinstitute.org/2025/06/24/how…
Spelling is not usually a team sport but that changes tomorrow night for the annual Press & Politicians Spelling Bee at @PressClubDC, and our side has a ringer in @AlexClearfield as well as the @AP duo of me and @KatharineVogel. Come on out and support press freedom! Link below.
“Once we get those voices included in local reporting and state reporting, that increases the level of empathy and the level of understanding from the reader.” Top tips for covering LGBTQ+ stories for local audiences ⬇️ #PrideMonth pressclubinstitute.org/2025/06/18/go-…
Our annual Press & Politicians Spelling Bee is coming up on Wednesday! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, you still can - get them at the link below. We can't wait to see you there!🐝 eventbrite.com/e/press-politi…
Join us at noon ET tomorrow to hear from @tomthuang of @dallasnews. You'll learn how to find focus and harness your narrative, with advice on staying organized, editing yourself, and finding clarity. pressclubinstitute.org/event/public-h…

We spoke to @AlineBarros2 to learn what it takes to report on immigrant-centered stories with integrity and care. “Empathy and clarity go a long way,” she says. Read more tips: pressclubinstitute.org/2025/06/17/emp…
Join us tomorrow for a timely conversation on covering LGBTQ+ stories for local audiences ↓
Journalists: How do you connect anti-LGBTQ+ policies to the lived realities in your local community? Join us for tips on covering sensitive stories with accuracy, empathy, trust. Speakers from @AsburyParkPress @axios @glaad @NABJLGBTQ @nlgja #PrideMonth pressclubinstitute.org/event/pride-is…
Journalists: How do you connect anti-LGBTQ+ policies to the lived realities in your local community? Join us for tips on covering sensitive stories with accuracy, empathy, trust. Speakers from @AsburyParkPress @axios @glaad @NABJLGBTQ @nlgja #PrideMonth pressclubinstitute.org/event/pride-is…
Covering protests this weekend? - Plan exit routes - Carry ID & protective gear - Work in teams - Know your rights Check out more tips in our safety guide for journalists: pressclubinstitute.org/2025/06/12/a-j…

Will we see you at the upcoming Press & Politicians Spelling Bee on June 25? Get tickets at the link ⤵️ eventbrite.com/e/press-politi…