Reporting on religion can be an illuminating, though sometimes delicate, undertaking. Which makes this event well worth considering. The National Association of Broadcasters and the NAB Education Foundation are bringing together news directors, reporters, journalism school faculty, and members of the faith community to discuss their experiences and recommendations about reporting on sensitive stories involving religion.
The event takes place October 22, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., at NAB Headquarters, 1771 N Street NW, Washington, DC.
Reporters interested in attending in person should contact Jamie Enright or RSVP to view the live stream of the event.
Agenda:
Welcome and Introductions
9:30 – 9:40 a.m.
Event Emcee:
Bruce Johnson, anchor-reporter, WUSA9, Washington, D.C.
Opening Remarks
9:40 – 10 a.m.
Sen. Gordon Smith, president and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters
Panel Discussion – Q&A
10:10 – 11:10 a.m.
Moderator:
Bruce Johnson, anchor-reporter, WUSA9, Washington, D.C.
Featuring:
Julie Asher, Catholic News Service
Rev. Steven D. Martin, National Council of Churches
Tahera Rahman, WHBF TV, Rock Island, Ill.
Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Religion Action Center of Reform Judaism
Simran Jeet Singh, Sikh Coalition
Research provided by Dr. Robert Jones, Public Religion Research Institute
Closing Remarks
11:10 – 11:15 a.m.
Marcellus Alexander, president, NAB Education Foundation; senior advisor, NAB
Join the conversation at #AwarenessInReporting.
