The Land \;&ndash\; a nonprofit newsroom cov ering Cleveland and its inner-ring suburbs &ndash\; has been training Comm unity Journalists for years. These reporters are people just like you. Man y have no experience as writers\, and most have no formal training as jour nalists. They do have a burning desire to share authentic news from their communities. With our help\, we bring their voice and their enthusiasm to the wider world. During this session\, we&rsquo\;ll give you a condensed v ersion of the training we offer these students. We&rsquo\;ll walk you thro ugh the basic structure of a story\, how to think and write like a journal ist\, how to secure and conduct an interview\, and more.
\nPresenter s: \;
\nChris Mosby is the executive director o f The Land\, a nonprofit newsroom covering Cleveland and its inner-ring su burbs. His writing has appeared in The Plain Dealer\, Crain's\, Y ahoo\, MSN\, Patch\, and more. He is a previous president of the Society o f Professional Journalists - Cleveland. His work has been recognized by th e Press Club of Cleveland\, the Society of Professional Journalists\, and the American Society of Business Press Editors. He is a frequent guest lec turer at Northeast Ohio colleges.
\nFaith Boone is the founder and lead consultant for Boone Logic. Her work has been feature d in The Plain Dealer\, Sun News\, Cleveland.com\, N ortheast Ohio Parent\, and more. She is currently a vice president of the Society of Professional Journalists in Cleveland and a mentor for The Land&rsquo\;s Community Journalism program. Faith is a staunch advocate f or diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. She&rsquo\;s dedicated to supportin g community initiatives that align with her values and mission\, actively contributing to non-profit boards.
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