As public health becomes increasingly politicized, journalists continue to face challenges in reporting clearly and accurately on issues that impact their communities and the broader public.

Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute for a timely conversation with KFF Health News journalists Julie Rovner and Amanda Seitz. They will explore how journalists can gain audience trust and navigate misinformation and controversial statements from officials while producing accessible, fact-based journalism.

Drawing collectively on decades of experience covering health policy at the national and local levels, Rovner and Seitz will share practical insights on:
– translating data and industry jargon for broad audiences
– making tough editorial judgements when covering major public health issues
– building trust in a fractured media environment

This program kicks off the NPCJI’s monthly webinar series produced as part of the Public Health Reporting Fellowship. In partnership with the Common Health Coalition, the fellowship offers training and financial support for mid-career journalists to complete reporting projects focused on the intersection of public health policy and health care delivery.

When it comes to a news organization’s legal needs, understanding how to operate safely and sustainably from a business standpoint is just as important as knowing what challenges might arise in the reporting process. This session, led by ProJourn, a program of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, will help newsroom leaders assess and prioritize their organization’s legal needs. Attorneys will guide attendees through a checklist, developed in collaboration with ProJourn partner Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, of key areas to consider legal risk and needs, including:

• Business models and Governance (e.g., 501(c)(3), compliance with IRS requirements, tax-exempt status, incorporation, fiscal sponsorship, and/or hybrid entity formation, news collaboratives and joint ventures);
• Intellectual property, data protection, privacy (e.g., copyright infringement, website terms and conditions, and privacy policies);
• Employment  (e.g., employee handbook; independent journalist contract template);
• Media Liability (e.g., media liability insurance, defamation risks, pre-publication review, and access to records); and
• Safety and Security (e.g., protest safety and reporting, police interaction, digital security).

Participation in this clinic does not constitute acceptance of your matter for representation nor a promise to do so and does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and in-house counsel, the law firm, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press or any other participating law firm and company, their employees, directors or officers.

Please note, slots are limited and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. If you cancel less than 48 hours before your scheduled Checkup, your organization will be moved to the bottom of the waiting list. 

If you are not yet a ProJourn client,  please fill out our eligibility form here: https://forms.office.com/r/S3qpVvg1Mt

N.E.A.C.E is proud to present our second 2026 FREE webinar. Preparing for the Digital Future, presented by Jon VanZomeren, Advance Local Media LLC. Happening on June 17, 2026, from 1:00 -2:00 pm ET.

In today’s digital world, planning for the future is essential. Jon will discuss audience segmentation, identify where resources can have the greatest impact, and share insights into what lies ahead in the digital landscape. Join us for an engaging and informative session exploring where readers are now—and who is ready to move forward with us.

Jon VanZomeren is Director of Consumer Data Management and oversees subscriber databases and online products for 23 regional newspapers. During his more than 40 years with Advance, he has held a variety of roles in customer care, circulation, and information technology. Jon is a polished speaker and sure to be informative. We’ll also leave time for questions and ideas.