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Learn effective communication techniques in NYC with courses in public speaking, interpersonal communication, and media relations, equipping participants with the skills to confidently convey their message and engage with others.

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Politics, Power, & Money

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

The CUNY J-School’s investigative journalist in residence, Tom Robbins, explains how to use public databases to analyze the impact of campaign donors and lobbyists on local elected officials.

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Improv + Communication Skills

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Time to dig into our professional communication skills – you’ve gone too long thinking “wow, I wish I wouldn’t have said that” or “I could have brought this up in a meeting” or “why did I think of this now and not then?!”  In this class, we’ll take improv-based and public speaking activities to the next level and apply them to communication – whether that’s interpersonal impromptu communication, a conference session...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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Public Speaking: Compelling Speeches & Presentations

Learning Tree International @ 1601 Broadway, New York, NY

Public speaking is required in almost every business role, but a variety of factors cause many professionals to struggle when talking in front of an audience. In this training course, you learn how to strengthen your speaking skills, build your confidence, and establish rapport with the audience — all while practicing and delivering presentations in a safe environment with personalized feedback. You Will Learn How To: Speak publicly in a convincing,...

Intermediate 18 and older
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$2,650

3 sessions

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Augmented Reality (AR) for Journalism

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

Move over, Virtual Reality. Newsrooms are now turning their attention to Augmented Reality (AR) journalism, the addition of an information layer or 3D objects on top of content, visible through a phone app. Think Pokemon Go for news. It’s certainly the direction the tech industry is going -Apple, Facebook, Alphabet and Snapchat have all launched tools that give access to augmented reality to millions of consumers. In this hands-on workshop we'll...

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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Intro to 360° Video Journalism

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

Try the Ricoh Theta camera and 360 apps on your smart phone in this hands-on workshop. Get up to speed with 360 video journalism from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and news organizations around the world. Learn how to use the emerging virtual reality medium in your newsroom to tell stories and connect with your audiences. We will cover: An overview of virtual reality journalism 360 distribution on Facebook and YouTube Smartphone 360...

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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Snapchat for News

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

How to tell complex stories in a chat app. It's not all selfies and emojis! With more than 100 million active users, 77% of U.S. college students and 4 billion video views per day, Snapchat is too big to ignore and media organizations are paying attention. Fifteen media brands, including Mashable, now produce content exclusively for Snapchat’s Discover feature and reaching millions of millennials. Join us for a 2-hour evening workshop with...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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10 Ways to Improve Your Writing

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

What's an antecedent, and why does it matter? What are danglers, and why do they make editors laugh? When can we write just as we speak, and when is it inappropriate? Why do journalists strive to say what the mean in as few words as possible, and why should you?  These are just a few of the questions to be addressed in this hands-on two-hour session focusing on high-impact tricks and techniques to make your writing for any purpose stronger,...

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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The Business of Freelancing

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

Get published, get paid, and make freelancing your business If you do freelance writing or producing and you don't treat it like a business, you have a hobby. Nothing wrong with that, but to get the most out of your freelancing, whether full-time or part-time, you need to be organized and have a systemic approach to get the most out of your work -- both financially and in terms of satisfaction and career advancement. This breezy, conversational...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Networking and Small Talk: Find Your Voice

Input Lofts (formerly WECREATE) @ 58 E. 11th St. 8th Fl, New York, NY

Who are you and what are you here for? Does every networking and small talk situation feel like an awkward test where you ramble along and try to fill the time, only to realize you’re talking too much? Networking has rapidly become an important part of the job search. With all of the qualified people looking for the next great job, you need to stand out. According to the National Association of College and Employers 2016 Job Outlook report, verbal...

(160) All levels 16 and older
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On Camera: Like It or Not

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

More and more reporters are being asked by their news organizations to speak on camera about the story they’re covering. Get the basics of how to do this without embarrassing yourself. The workshop will include on-camera work with some participants, followed by analysis shared with all.

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Web Security

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

With the ongoing revelations of NSA snooping, we explore ways journalists can try to secure their digital files and communications. The process of fortifying your web and communications defenses is not simple. If a source asks you to take extra measures to protect his or her identity and you don’t already know how, it would take you far too long on the spot to figure it out. Workshop attendees must bring their laptops.

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Mango Languages: Learn Languages Online

The New York Public Library (Tech) @ 476 Fifth Avenue (42nd Street Entrance), New York, NY

Hola! Ni Hao! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! Dobryi den'! Come try out the Mango Languages program and start learning one of more than 70 languages today. This is a conversation based language learning program with a built-in recording option. Record your voice and compare your speech to the narrator’s to hear your progress. Skill prerequisites: Basic mouse and keyboarding skills, Basic internet skills. These are registration based classes...

(160) All levels 18 and older
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WordPress: Create a Website or Blog

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Learn how to create and maintain your website with WordPress, even if you have no web design or coding experience. Discover the functionality and flexibility that makes WordPress the platform of choice for 40% of all websites. Take the first step towards building your online presence with this beginner-friendly course.

(372) Beginner 18 and older
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$695

4 sessions

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Video for Social Media

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

Enhance your social media with video. This is a workshop for journalists, social media managers and other communicators. Video is a powerful engagement tool. Marketing research shows that including visuals with your social media posts increases engagement by 180%. It's no wonder that social media feeds include more and more videos. But those videos follow new rules - they need to be shorter, intimate, explanatory. This two-hour evening workshop...

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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Harnessing the Power of Studies

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

Whatever topic you are covering, from the weighty to the superficial--cyberterrorism, bullying, perfectionism, hiccups--there likely are scientists, medical researchers, psychologists or other academics who concern themselves with that very thing, all day long. They publish in specialized journals, which are easily accessible and searchable--yet many journalists have no idea they exist. Whether your specialty is health and science or cultural, urban,...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Conscious Communication

Lighthouse Workshops New York @ 146 W 29th St, New York, NY

Have you ever argued with someone for some time only to find that you both agree and were essentially saying the same thing? Ever regretted saying something that you didn’t really mean, or kicked yourself for not saying something you really needed to say? What is it that makes real communication so difficult? From childhood, we have been taught to listen, wait, make our point, maybe even persuade others. But the problem is that we usually speak...

(12) All levels 18 and older
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Storytelling for a Career Pivot

LMHQ @ 150 Broadway, New York, NY

Looking for a job is rarely simple, especially if you’re looking to pivot from one industry to another, from one speciality to another, or to take on a new responsibility. Do you want to better understand your own story and learn how to tell it in a way that impresses potential clients or employers?  This introductory storytelling workshop will show you how to identify and frame your own unique, professional narrative to stand out in interviews,...

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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Constant Culture: Reporting the Arts for Radio

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

Students will learn what makes great arts reporting. Bonus: Bring that story idea you’ve been tossing around and if you’re brave enough to pitch to the crowd, David will give you his two cents. Krasnow is the senior editor of “Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen.” Formerly the reviews editor of Artforum, he has contributed to The Village Voice, Jazz Times, Metropolis, The New York Observer, The Wire, and Bomb. Join veteran editor and radio producer...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Audio Workshop 01: Back to the Basics

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

For students feeling behind on basic audio mixing skills. This would be ideal for people continuing on with radio classes but feel behind on the basic stuff. Problems with recording, problems with basic ProTools use. Problems with organization.

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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Covering the 2016 Presidential Election

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

Juan Manuel Benítez, NY1 political anchor and reporter, will lead a discussion of how to cover the 2016 presidential candidates and election issues.

(64) All levels 18 and older
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