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.