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SAJA 1 day Conference
The South Asian Journalists Association and National Press Club present their first joint daylong conference, followed by a networking reception in D.C. ...
Journalism in the Nation's Capital | Navigating the Labyrinth
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, 10 AM to 8:30 PM
Please join SAJA and NPC as we present award-winning journalists talking and teaching about how to penetrate the executive and legislative branches of the federal government to find groundbreaking stories! Seats are limited, so sign up now and don't miss this opportunity!
Daytime events to be held at: National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20045
Evening reception to be held at: Bloomberg News, 1399 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C . 20005
DEADLINE JAN. 31: To register and for more information, go to: www.saja.org
For HOTEL information, go to: reservations.washington.org
If you want to volunteer or partake of a D.C.-AREA COUCH, please e-mail SAJA Board Member Sudeep Reddy at [email protected].
MEMBERSHIP :
To become a member of SAJA ($20 a year for working journalists), go to: www.saja.org
To become a member of NPC (various prices), go to: npc.press.org
REGISTRATION :
$10 for SAJA/NPC members ** $10 for students with ID ** $35 for non-members ** ($15 extra to select the buffet lunch at Reliable Source)
PROGRAM AGENDA
SAJA/NPC Welcome
10 - 11 AM: A CONVERSATION WITH LEN DOWNIE, EXECUTIVE EDITOR, THE WASHINGTON POST
Newspapers are at a crossroads. Their longstanding business models are under assault and the public's embrace of the Fourth Estate appears to have waned. Some officials in government have belittled the press as just another "special interest," as prosecutors increasingly question reporters' rights to protect their sources. Len Downie, the executive editor of The Washington Post, leads off the conference with his views on the state of journalism and takes your questions.
Introduction by: Deepti Hajela, SAJA president
11:15 - 12:30 PM: UNEARTHING THE BIG STORY (Plenary session)
From warrantless wiretapping to errant lawmakers, some of Washington's hardest-hitting stories simmered in corners of the government for years. Uncovering the news took dogged reporting, delicate negotiations with sources and news organizations willing to step up to take on powerful interests. Hear from leading Washington journalists, including those who were the first to tell the nation about Randy "Duke" Cunningham's bribes and the executive branch's wiretapping methods, about how they broke stories that set the national agenda and demonstrated the continuing importance of investigative journalism.
Speakers: * Jerry Kammer, Copley News * Eric Lichtblau, The New York Times * James Risen, The New York Times * Marcus Stern, Copley News * Moderator: Chitra Raghavan, US News & World Report
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break -- Lunch on your own around National Press Club -- OR -- Buffet lunch at Reliable Source ($15 pp), Meet the SAJA Board and share lunch with fellow attendees. ** Space is limited for the buffet lunch, so sign up quickly!
1:30 - 2:45 PM: Workshops and panels
I. MINING CONGRESS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES FOR STORIES
Many of the best stories in Washington are buried in documents and databases. Knowing where to look and how to analyze the data often are key to outstanding journalism. Learn how lawmakers bury their pet projects in bills, track congressional junkets funded by taxpayers or special interest groups and get tips on following the money.
Workshop Leader: Charles Babcock, Bloomberg News
II. BREAKING INTO WASHINGTON MEDIA
Moving up the ranks of Washington journalism takes hard work, perseverance and being in the right place at the right time. It can take years for young reporters to catch their first breaks and for experienced reporters to land their dream jobs. Hear from reporters who have scaled these walls and editors who screen countless candidates every year. What does it take to make it in the nation's capital? Who will give you a shot when you are starting out? What are editors looking for in young journalists?
Speakers: * Dipka Bhambhani, Platts * Ed Foster-Simeon, USA TODAY * Amanda Long, Washington Business Journal * Moderator: Amna Nawaz, NBC News
3 - 4.15 PM: THE NEW WAVE OF NEW MEDIA: THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM
Faced with declining circulation and viewership, mainstream news organizations are embracing blogs, online video and interactive Web sites to retain their audience. Meanwhile, investors are funding new media outlets that are increasingly hiring traditional journalists to do original reporting. Will the new online models be sustainable? How will they fulfill the public-interest mission of journalism? How do journalists adapt to these changes?
* Nikhil Deogun, The Wall Street Journal * John Harris, The Politico * Ana Marie Cox, Time Magazine
4:30 - 5:15 PM: SOUTH ASIA'S IMPRINT ON WASHINGTON
From the war in Afghanistan to outsourcing of call center jobs, South Asia has leapt to forefront of the American news cycle as never before. The recent nuclear energy deal between India and the United States demonstrated the increasing interdependence between the Subcontinent and the West. Leading journalists representing South Asian and U.S. news outlets will discuss how coverage of the region is evolving. Has the press adequately covered the depth and nuances of this story? What is missing? How will shrinking resources at mainstream news organizations affect the U.S. audience's understanding of the Subcontinent?
Speakers: * Aziz Haniffa, India Abroad * Selig Harrison, Center for International Policy * Anwar Iqbal, Dawn * Madhulikka Sikka, NPR News * Moderator: Patti Tripathi, Tripath Media
6:30 - 8:30 PM: EVENING RECEPTION AT BLOOMBERG NEWS BUILDING
DEADLINE JAN. 31: To register and for more information, please visit: www.saja.org
Journalism in the Nation's Capital | Navigating the Labyrinth
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, 10 AM to 8:30 PM
Please join SAJA and NPC as we present award-winning journalists talking and teaching about how to penetrate the executive and legislative branches of the federal government to find groundbreaking stories! Seats are limited, so sign up now and don't miss this opportunity!
Daytime events to be held at: National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20045
Evening reception to be held at: Bloomberg News, 1399 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C . 20005
DEADLINE JAN. 31: To register and for more information, go to: www.saja.org
For HOTEL information, go to: reservations.washington.org
If you want to volunteer or partake of a D.C.-AREA COUCH, please e-mail SAJA Board Member Sudeep Reddy at [email protected].
MEMBERSHIP :
To become a member of SAJA ($20 a year for working journalists), go to: www.saja.org
To become a member of NPC (various prices), go to: npc.press.org
REGISTRATION :
$10 for SAJA/NPC members ** $10 for students with ID ** $35 for non-members ** ($15 extra to select the buffet lunch at Reliable Source)
PROGRAM AGENDA
SAJA/NPC Welcome
10 - 11 AM: A CONVERSATION WITH LEN DOWNIE, EXECUTIVE EDITOR, THE WASHINGTON POST
Newspapers are at a crossroads. Their longstanding business models are under assault and the public's embrace of the Fourth Estate appears to have waned. Some officials in government have belittled the press as just another "special interest," as prosecutors increasingly question reporters' rights to protect their sources. Len Downie, the executive editor of The Washington Post, leads off the conference with his views on the state of journalism and takes your questions.
Introduction by: Deepti Hajela, SAJA president
11:15 - 12:30 PM: UNEARTHING THE BIG STORY (Plenary session)
From warrantless wiretapping to errant lawmakers, some of Washington's hardest-hitting stories simmered in corners of the government for years. Uncovering the news took dogged reporting, delicate negotiations with sources and news organizations willing to step up to take on powerful interests. Hear from leading Washington journalists, including those who were the first to tell the nation about Randy "Duke" Cunningham's bribes and the executive branch's wiretapping methods, about how they broke stories that set the national agenda and demonstrated the continuing importance of investigative journalism.
Speakers: * Jerry Kammer, Copley News * Eric Lichtblau, The New York Times * James Risen, The New York Times * Marcus Stern, Copley News * Moderator: Chitra Raghavan, US News & World Report
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break -- Lunch on your own around National Press Club -- OR -- Buffet lunch at Reliable Source ($15 pp), Meet the SAJA Board and share lunch with fellow attendees. ** Space is limited for the buffet lunch, so sign up quickly!
1:30 - 2:45 PM: Workshops and panels
I. MINING CONGRESS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES FOR STORIES
Many of the best stories in Washington are buried in documents and databases. Knowing where to look and how to analyze the data often are key to outstanding journalism. Learn how lawmakers bury their pet projects in bills, track congressional junkets funded by taxpayers or special interest groups and get tips on following the money.
Workshop Leader: Charles Babcock, Bloomberg News
II. BREAKING INTO WASHINGTON MEDIA
Moving up the ranks of Washington journalism takes hard work, perseverance and being in the right place at the right time. It can take years for young reporters to catch their first breaks and for experienced reporters to land their dream jobs. Hear from reporters who have scaled these walls and editors who screen countless candidates every year. What does it take to make it in the nation's capital? Who will give you a shot when you are starting out? What are editors looking for in young journalists?
Speakers: * Dipka Bhambhani, Platts * Ed Foster-Simeon, USA TODAY * Amanda Long, Washington Business Journal * Moderator: Amna Nawaz, NBC News
3 - 4.15 PM: THE NEW WAVE OF NEW MEDIA: THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM
Faced with declining circulation and viewership, mainstream news organizations are embracing blogs, online video and interactive Web sites to retain their audience. Meanwhile, investors are funding new media outlets that are increasingly hiring traditional journalists to do original reporting. Will the new online models be sustainable? How will they fulfill the public-interest mission of journalism? How do journalists adapt to these changes?
* Nikhil Deogun, The Wall Street Journal * John Harris, The Politico * Ana Marie Cox, Time Magazine
4:30 - 5:15 PM: SOUTH ASIA'S IMPRINT ON WASHINGTON
From the war in Afghanistan to outsourcing of call center jobs, South Asia has leapt to forefront of the American news cycle as never before. The recent nuclear energy deal between India and the United States demonstrated the increasing interdependence between the Subcontinent and the West. Leading journalists representing South Asian and U.S. news outlets will discuss how coverage of the region is evolving. Has the press adequately covered the depth and nuances of this story? What is missing? How will shrinking resources at mainstream news organizations affect the U.S. audience's understanding of the Subcontinent?
Speakers: * Aziz Haniffa, India Abroad * Selig Harrison, Center for International Policy * Anwar Iqbal, Dawn * Madhulikka Sikka, NPR News * Moderator: Patti Tripathi, Tripath Media
6:30 - 8:30 PM: EVENING RECEPTION AT BLOOMBERG NEWS BUILDING
DEADLINE JAN. 31: To register and for more information, please visit: www.saja.org