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April 21 Pasadena, CA - MEDIA ACCESS EVENT - Meet with journalists. Learn how to pitch stories to the press
Our AAJA-LA.org board has a great slate of programs this year. Don't miss this event this Sunday April 21 - but hurry! RSVP by April 18 on Eventbrite.
Presented by Asian American Journalists Association – Los Angeles chapter, in partnership with KPCC, Southern California Public Radio
When: 10:00 a.m. to noon Sun April 21, 2013
Where: Crawford Family Forum at KPCC, 474 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena
LIMITED SEATING + RSVP required by Thursday, April 18 on Eventbrite
What: Please join us for a session for community groups to learn how to pitch stories to the media and to get news covered.
Meet with journalists and trainers in print, broadcast, online media and public relations.
Step by step, how does the press select stories to cover?
What’s a pitch, and what kind of pitches catch the attention of decision-makers?
How do you make a local story appeal to national media?
How can you help journalists gain access to and understand diverse communities, diverse issues?
The workshop will include specific examples, case studies as well as allow participants to break into small groups, with a trainer guiding a conversation in each group.
Attendees may want to bring specific ideas and issues to brainstorm within your group and with our speakers.
SPEAKERS:
- Ashley Dunn, Los Angeles Times
- Jay Eckstein, KABC Channel 7
- Oscar Garza, KPCC
- Rachanee Srisavasdi, VENG Group
Moderator: Anh Do, Los Angeles Times
FAQs
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, your name will be on the guest list.