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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

INA members have access to dozens of experts in all fields of the newspaper business through webinars, workshop and events sponsored by the Iowa Newspaper Foundation. Online Media Campus, a partnership of the Iowa Newspaper Foundation and press associations throughout the United States and Canada, provides high-quality, low-cost online training to media professionals. INF also underwrites the cost of the annual convention and trade show, which provides two days of educational programming to approximately 600 Iowa newspaper personnel and college students. In addition to dozens of training webinars and workshops, the INF also facilitates events that raise funds to fulfill its mission to champion and improve the quality and future of Iowa’s newspaper enterprises and the communities they serve.

In partnership with our premier newspaper training brand, Online Media Campus, INF annually facilitates approximately three dozen training events, serving thousands of newspaper personnel across the country!

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The Mores Media Fellowship is a three-day program created to enhance the leadership, organizational and performance skills of mid-to-upper level newspaper professionals. The program establishes a network of current and future newspaper leaders who understand and can respond to local, regional and national issues impacting the newspaper industry.

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Interactive format designed to provide one-on-one writing coach experience to build interviewing, writing and story development skills.

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Distribution of a listing of Iowa newspaper internships to Iowa high schools and colleges in effort to recruit the next generation of industry professionals. Newspapers can also apply to receive matching funds to pay an intern.

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Each year the INF Scholarship program awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to college students preparing for newspaper careers.

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“How-To News Writer: 25 Ways to Develop Reporting, Writing and Digital Skills”, by Michael Bugeja, explores how to create content across platforms with a focus on the community newspaper newsroom.

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"Earn Your Press Pass." Thanks to generous funding from the Foundation, this self-paced online course is available free of charge to all INA members. It's an excellent resource for early-career journalists, college journalists, freelancers, sales professionals and staff members with limited training or experience.

The course covers essential topics, including newspaper fundamentals, interviewing and reporting techniques, sourcing considerations, news judgment, headline and caption writing, AP Style, copy editing, and basic photography. Also included is a designated sales track. Members who complete the full course will earn a Certificate of Completion.

Email Jana Shepherd at shepherd@inanews.com to access the program.

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Iowa Newspaper Association’s Convention is dedicated to the newspaper’s role in our ever-changing media climate. Whether it be a local election, a charity fundraiser or a high school sporting event, newspapers play a key role in educating their readers and bringing attention to topics close to home.

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The Iowa Newspaper Foundation is a strong proponent of recruiting younger people to the newspaper industry to ensure the health and vitality of the industry’s future. One of the many ways it does this is by sponsoring five Iowa students to participate in Media Now! The program is a three-night, four-day camp experience with hands on projects, field trips and field work for students entering 9th-graduating 12th grade.

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