Fact or Fiction? Tools for Teaching News Literacy (ONLINE)
Montana Media Lab - Don Anderson Hall - University of Montana School of Journalism 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, United StatesDATE: June 19, 9-11am | PRICE: Free | INFO: Join journalist Dennis Swibold for this FREE workshop for middle & high school teachers on how to teach news literacy in the classroom.
Podcasting 101
DATE: September 24, 5-6:30pm MST | PRICE: $15 | INFO: You have a great idea for a podcast, but where do you begin?? This workshop guides you through the foundational questions you need to answer before setting out -- from figuring out if your podcast idea has legs, to setting a budget, to choosing the equipment you’ll need to take your idea from start to finish.
Producing during a Pandemic
DATE: October 1, 5-7pm MST | PRICE: $15 | INFO: Lacy Roberts, managing producer at Brooklyn-based Transmitter Media, offers tips and best practices for experienced audio producers working in the time of COVID.
Storytelling for Podcasts
Online , United StatesThis class focuses on non-fiction narrative shows - the documentary-style, often serialized, story-driven podcasts like Serial, Missing Richard Simmons, and Wind of Change that are known for telling expansive, immersive stories. The best ones leave listeners feeling like they’ve been on a journey, and maybe even with a new perspective on the world. So how […]
Talking to the Media
Online , United StatesIn this online workshop, long-time journalists Courtney Cowgill and Anne Bailey discuss practical tips for conveying your story effectively to the media. You’ll learn best ways to contact journalists, what to do when a reporter calls for an interview and what information television, radio and newspaper journalists need from you to best tell your story. […]
Podcasting 202: Marketing Your Show
Online , United StatesSo, your podcast is awesome. But there are more than 2 million podcasts and 48 million episodes today. Your show needs to stand out amongst the rest. In this course, I'll share my tips and tricks for getting your show out to the world. We'll discuss getting featured on Apple Podcasts, pitching your show for […]
Storytelling for Podcasts
Online , United StatesThis workshop focuses on non-fiction narrative shows – the documentary-style, often serialized, story-driven podcasts like Serial, Missing Richard Simmons, and Wind of Change that are known for telling expansive, immersive stories. This class will be most useful for audio producers who have some experience and the ambition to create a narrative podcast for the first time, […]
Behind the Mic: Shared State Listening Party
Montana Media Lab - Don Anderson Hall - University of Montana School of Journalism 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, United StatesPeek behind the scenes of the Shared State podcast at this listening party and Q&A. Join the Shared State podcast team for a discussion of their stories about the complex people and beliefs that shape Montana in the current political climate. The Montana Media Lab’s Mary Auld will be joined by award-winning Shared State hosts and editors Nick Mott […]
Social Media 101
Online , United StatesSocial media is a powerful tool for spreading the word about your organization or business, but where should you start? Ric Sanchez, social media manager for The Athletic, will teach participants the basics of creating a successful social media strategy. The online class will cover how to choose social media platforms, how to identify an […]
Montana Journalism Summer Camp
University of Montana School of Journalism 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT, United StatesThe Montana Media Lab and The University of Montana School of Journalism are hosting a summer camp for rising 9th-12th graders this summer. Here are the details: What: A week of fun, learning, media literacy, journalism experience and audio storytelling Where: University of Montana campus When: July 21-25, 2024 Who: Open to all students entering […]