Compton joins NAJA staff as associate director; Brewer fills presidency

Norman, Oklahoma — Francine Compton (Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation) stepped down as Native American Journalists Association president after the regular board meeting March 16 and will join the NAJA staff as associate director April 3.  Former NAJA Vice President Graham Lee Brewer (Cherokee Nation) will serve as president through the remainder of Compton’s term. … More Compton joins NAJA staff as associate director; Brewer fills presidency

NAJA-OMC partnership to train Oklahoma media on Indigenous coverage

The Native American Journalists Association and Oklahoma Media Center will provide statewide newsroom trainings with support from the OMC Innovation Fund The Native American Journalists Association has partnered with the Oklahoma Media Center to provide training on ethical coverage of Indigenous issues for journalists throughout the state.  The collaboration reflects OMC’s mission to spur innovation … More NAJA-OMC partnership to train Oklahoma media on Indigenous coverage

NBCUniversal News Group launches NBCU Academy

Opportunity offers on-campus training and education to universities and community colleges across the country Multi-Year Partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Colleges with Significant Black, Indigenous and People of Color Populations Signals Comcast and NBCU News Group’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Initiative Includes Scholarships, Journalism Program Funding and Access to … More NBCUniversal News Group launches NBCU Academy

NBC to host virtual conversation about producing for TV & digital

Join NBC’s Morgan Radford along with seven guest presenters May 12, 12-1 p.m. EST, for a behind-the-scenes look at the wide array of producing roles at NBC News and MSNBC. From segment producing to field producing, what do they all mean and why should you consider a career in TV and digital producing? This workshop … More NBC to host virtual conversation about producing for TV & digital