Online violence is a growing threat to journalists, and a particularly dangerous form it takes is through an online pile-on attack. We spoke with IWMF's Tat Bellamy-Walker for practical advice to navigate them: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/31/w...

Accessing public records through FOIA is an essential part of investigative journalism, but it can be daunting. Doing a little homework ahead of time can help. We spoke to FOIA experts for their practical, actionable advice for navigating FOIA: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/28/y...

Your story matters. 📣 Join us for Source Power, a free virtual workshop to learn how news interviews work, your rights as a source, and how to decide if speaking to a journalist is right for you. 🗓 Sept. 1 | ⏰ 6–8 p.m. | 💻 Zoom Register for free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

“For the first time, high-profile journalists are making public statements about why they needed to leave the profession because of burnout and overwhelm,” said The Self Investigation's Kim Brice. Read her advice for mental health in the newsroom: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/07/n...

Journalists at Amu TV are braving displacement and threats to bring independent news to everyday Afghans. “We combine access to information from journalists on the ground with the freedom to report from overseas,” said Lotfullah Najafizada. Read more: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/21/h...

Internet shutdowns can sever contact with sources, interrupt verification, and expose vulnerable people to risk. Establishing alternative communication methods before an outage is key. Read on for experts’ advice for navigating internet shutdowns: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/20/w...

Mental health is a daunting focus area for health storytellers, and it can be tricky to know where to find sources, stats, and story leads. Join us at noon ET on Tuesday, July 21, for a free webinar on covering mental health as a public health issue. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The latest Local Journalist Index — a collaboration between Muck Rack and Rebuild Local News — revealed a concerning disparity in coverage of health and education in areas with fewer local journalists. Read about the report and proposed solutions here: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/09/l...

What we can learn from the 2026 Local Journalist Index - Journalism Institute

The report found that counties with fewer local journalists had fewer articles about health and education, but there are ways to strengthen community reporting.

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Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to make short-form vertical videos that grab attention and grow audiences. 🗓 July 23 🕛 2 - 5 p.m. ET 📍National Press Club in Washington, D.C. 🎟️ $45 ($35 for NPC members) Space is limited. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-c...

Workshop: Creating vertical video to reach new audiences

Learn how to make short-form vertical videos that grab attention and grow your audience on social media.

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As journalists face new risks while covering protests, immigration enforcement operations, and more, preparation is key, said crisis reporting expert Judith Matloff. Read on for her critical physical safety advice for reporters in the field: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/06/26/h...

Burnout, PTSD, language barriers, and sudden loss of professional identity are pushing many exiled journalists out of the field entirely. We spoke with experts from the Network of Exiled Media Outlets for advice on balancing mental health in exile: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/06/26/t...

Fellow journalists: Do you use Nextdoor or similar apps to help your reporting? My fellow @npcinstitute.bsky.social interns and I are writing a story on the use of these platforms as Nextdoor launches its verified local journalist program. Reply or DM with any comments you might have — thanks!

Attention journalists looking for opportunities in audience, engagement, and social media journalism: Join us on July 7 to hear from audience engagement editors from MS NOW and The Baltimore Banner on advancing your career. Register for free: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📣 Applications are open for the 2026 Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling. This award is for journalists who are redefining how stories are told for digital audiences. Learn more: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/06/08/a...

Applications open for the Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling - Journalism Institute

Journalists who are redefining how stories are told for digital audiences are invited to apply for the 2026 Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling, a $1,000 prize and national recogn...

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As Scott Pelley said to @nytimes.com: "There is no democracy without journalism. It can't be done. That is why I am a journalist." At the Institute, we strongly believe the same. That's why we stand with every journalist doing the work that democracy depends on. #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotACrime

Scott Pelley on the Bari Weiss Era and His Last Days at ‘60 Minutes’

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⛽ A gas tax holiday could be coming and journalists will have the job of explaining what that means to consumers. Join us next week to hear from experts at @bipartisanpolicy.org on what’s at stake. 🗓️ June 9 | 🕛 11 a.m. ET |📍 Zoom Learn more and register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

⛽ A gas tax holiday could be coming and journalists will have the job of explaining what that means to consumers. Join us next week to hear from experts at @bipartisanpolicy.org on what’s at stake. 🗓️ June 9 | 🕛 11 a.m. ET |📍 Zoom Learn more and register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Looking for a job in political journalism? Join us on Tuesday to hear from a recruiter and policy editor on building expertise and standing out as an applicant. 🗓 June 2 🕛 Noon ET 📍Virtual via Zoom Register for free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Looking for a job in political journalism? Join us on Tuesday to hear from a recruiter and policy editor on building expertise and standing out as an applicant. 🗓 June 2 🕛 Noon ET 📍Virtual via Zoom Register for free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

WASHINGTON, May 26 — National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. today issued the following statement on a reported proposal by President Trump to require nondisclosure agreements for all federal employees:

We're thrilled to announce the 2026 @pressclubdc.bsky.social scholarship recipients! Each year, the NPC scholarship team selects promising future journalists at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn more about these inspiring journalists: www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

For journalists exploring creator revenue models: Not sure what to charge for your work? Veteran reporter & co-founder @ryankellett.com's rule of thumb: If in doubt, add to the price. 👀 Check out more tips for building a creator-journalism business: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/05/15/h...

📣 New guidance for journalists: @thearcus.bsky.social CEO Katy Neas shares practical steps for interviewing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Key takeaway: People with disabilities belong in your sourcing across every beat, not just disability-specific stories.

A guide to interviewing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities - Journalism Institute

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are part of every community, yet their perspectives are often missing from the news — even when the story is about them.  IDD is an umbrel...

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Covering the 2026 midterms? Before #ElectionDay approaches, journalists should understand who actually runs U.S. elections. To help, we partnered with @bipartisanpolicy.org for a briefing that breaks down the election workforce 🧵

We're thrilled to announce the 2026 Public Health Reporting Fellowship cohort! This opportunity supports journalists across the country in producing in-depth, community-centered reporting on critical public health issues. Congrats to our six fellows: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/04/15/n...

National Press Club Journalism Institute announces 2026 Public Health Reporting Fellowship cohort - Journalism Institute

The National Press Club Journalism Institute announced the 2026 cohort of its Public Health Reporting Fellowship, supporting journalists across the country in producing in-depth, community-centered re...

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Register for our briefing on midterms coverage with @bipartisanpolicy.org on Thursday, April 23 at 12 p.m. ET. BPC’s Elections Project Director Wren Orey will provide resources that will help you tell impactful elections stories throughout 2026. www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/midter...

Midterms Briefing: Covering impactful elections stories in 2026 - Journalism Institute

As journalists cover the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections, the National Press Club Journalism Institute is partnering with the Bipartisan Policy Center for a midterm coverage briefing. Join the Inst...

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🚨 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY 🚨 @pressclubdc.bsky.social is still accepting applications for the Lewis Scholarship, which supports college student journalists of color who are interning in DC this summer! 📣 Newsrooms: Share with your incoming interns 📣 Students: Apply by April 16: bit.ly/4vo3uz9

Today we're celebrating #LocalNewsDay, a nationwide day of action dedicated to connecting people with trusted local news. From school boards to city councils, so much of what affects our daily lives starts locally. That's why the Institute is a proud founding partner of this new initiative.

“The images that run with a story matter as much as the words. Visuals can quietly reinforce stigma — even when the reporting is otherwise solid.” --Katy Neas, CEO of @thearcus.bsky.social. Read on for tips to elevate disability coverage beyond visual clichés:

Elevating disability coverage beyond visual clichés - Journalism Institute

Disability isn’t a niche topic. It impacts the lives of millions of Americans each day and appears across all beats.  But many newsrooms don’t have reliable resources for covering these stories, which...

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. More details coming soon.

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Calling journalists looking to break into business journalism 📣 Join our free, virtual Career Office Hour to learn how to adapt your skills to the business beat and attract opportunities in the B2B space. 🗓 April 7 🕛 12 p.m. ET 💻 Zoom Register: www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/career...