Join us in Perth at the State Library of Western Australia for a free digital journalism training workshop!

WHEN: Thursday, 31 October, 12:00PM-2:00PM
WHERE: 25 Francis St, Perth WA 6000 (North West Room)

G'day — if you're a working journalist, or journalism student, then we'd love to hear from you!

Google and The Walkley Foundation are working together to bring the latest digital skills to newsrooms and universities.

Our shared mission is to create a sustainable future for journalists and newsrooms through innovation and professional development. We aim to provide free training sessions to 4,000 students, journalists and editors across Australia and New Zealand.

The Google News Initiative Trainers Network brings together an accomplished team from a variety of industry backgrounds and expertise, including working journalists, academics and media instructors and educators.

Over the year, they’ll be working with newsrooms, universities, and freelancers to share their knowledge and skills, and help journalists grow and succeed.

We're proud to be part of The Google News Inititative and provide this free training event. If you're working or studying in the Perth area — or even if you're not, and you can get there — please join us for a morning covering the latest tools, tips, tricks and insights.

If possible, please bring your laptop in order to participate in some hands-on exercises.

About your instructor

John Bergin is the Google News Initiative Training Network Project Manger with The Walkley Foundation. Together, he and his team have delivered in-person workshops to more than 3,000 journalists and students across Australia and New Zealand.

With more than 20 years experience in digital publishing, he has previously worked with Sky News Australia, Newscorp and SBS. He has also consulted to a variety of private sector organisations on digital strategy, and lectured with the University of Western Australia.

FAQs

What is the Google News Initiative?

The Google News Initiative is our effort to work with the news industry to help journalism thrive in the digital age. You can learn more about it here.

What can I bring into the event?

We encourage you to bring a your laptop (fully charged, in case you can't reach a power point!) as there will be a variety of hands-on demonstrations and exercises to do. On-site wi-fi access will be available.

Does it cost anything?

Not at all! The workshop is completely free to attend.

What kind of skills will I learn?

The workshop teaches skills every journalist needs for reporting in the digital age. You will learn a broad range of practical tools that you can use immediately.

Who can I contact for more information?

You can contact The Walkley Foundation on (02) 9158 3821.

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