President — Washington Association of Black Journalists
31, Mar - 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Breakout Session
In the Field: The Role of a Media Correpondent
An inside look at the fast-paced world of field reporting. Journalists share experiences covering breaking news, live reporting, and developing sources while navigating the demands of storytelling across television, radio, and digital platforms.
Multimedia Journalism
Corocan
Event Speakers (3)
Description
An inside look at the fast-paced world of field reporting. Journalists share experiences covering breaking news, live reporting, and developing sources while navigating the demands of storytelling across television, radio, and digital platforms.
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
10:30am-11:30am
Corocan
Breakout Session
Multimedia Journalism
Speakers
Candice Cole
Washington Correspondent — Global News
Kelsey Nicole Nelson
Host, Reporter and Executive Producer — Fox Sports Radio
Amber Ferguson
Rapid Response Culture Reporter — The Washington Post
31, Mar - 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Our Stories, Our Standards: Ethics Through a Cultural Lens
A discussion of how Black journalists define accuracy, representation, and truth-telling from a community-first lens.
Multimedia Journalism
National
Event Speakers (4)
Description
A discussion of how Black journalists define accuracy, representation, and truth-telling from a community-first lens.
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
10:30am-11:30am
National
Panel Discussion
Multimedia Journalism
Speakers
Richard Prince
Founder — Journal-isms.com
Tramon Lucas
Digital Editor — The Baltimore Banner
Ron Nixon
Director of Investigative Journalism Program — Associated Press
Kimberly Spencer
Executive Director — Colorado Media Project
31, Mar - 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Breakout Session
Visual Storytelling: Through Lens of Filmmakers
A behind-the-scenes look at how documentary filmmakers and visual producers transform ideas into cinematic stories. Students will explore planning, narrative development, production strategy, and how visual storytelling can drive emotional and cultural impact.
Audio & Video Storytelling
Freer
Event Speakers (1)
Description
A behind-the-scenes look at how documentary filmmakers and visual producers transform ideas into cinematic stories. Students will explore planning, narrative development, production strategy, and how visual storytelling can drive emotional and cultural impact.
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
10:30am-11:30am
Freer
Breakout Session
Audio & Video Storytelling
Speakers
Mina Simone
Write, Director, & Producer — Sothis Films LLC
31, Mar - 2026
12 PM - 1 PM
Lunch
Lunch
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
12pm-1pm
Lunch
31, Mar - 2026
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Lab
Broadcast Lab: On-Camera Presence & Video Dialogue
This immersive lab equips students with the core skills needed to lead compelling on-camera conversations and develop a confident, authentic screen presence.
Audio & Video Storytelling
Corocan
Event Speakers (2)
Description
This immersive lab equips students with the core skills needed to lead compelling on-camera conversations and develop a confident, authentic screen presence.
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1pm-2:30pm
Corocan
Lab
Audio & Video Storytelling
Speakers
Folasade Ogunmokun
Founder/CEO — Unskrypted TV
Brandon Graves
Visiting Lectruer — University of Maryland Eastern Shore
31, Mar - 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Human Library: "How Did We Get Here"
Media professionals share personal, unfiltered career journeys — highlighting pivots, failures, risks, and defining moments that shaped their paths.
Industry Pathways & Professional Development
National
Event Speakers (5)
Description
Media professionals share personal, unfiltered career journeys — highlighting pivots, failures, risks, and defining moments that shaped their paths.
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1:30pm-2:30pm
National
Panel Discussion
Industry Pathways & Professional Development
Speakers
Ben Reininga
VP of Audio/Video — POLITICO
Angela Hill
Ida B. Wells Professor of Investigative Journalism
Marcus Matthews
Owner/CEO — Goochaveli Productions
Akili Frankilin
Director of News Management — Hearst Television
Francheska Felder
Founder/Publisher — Swag Her Magazine & Media
31, Mar - 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Roundtable Discussion
Owning Your Media Journey: From Campus to Career
Peers discuss how to shape campus experiences, side projects, and internships into a winning resume.
Industry Pathways & Professional Development
Freer
Event Speakers (4)
Description
Peers discuss how to shape campus experiences, side projects, and internships into a winning resume.
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1:30pm-2:30pm
Freer
Roundtable Discussion
Industry Pathways & Professional Development
Speakers
Nikki Mayo
Editor-At-Large — Black Women Unmuted
Tramon Lucas
Digital Editor — The Baltimore Banner
Aallyah Wright
Rural Issues Reporter — Capital B
Arthur Jones II
Producer/Reporter — ABC News
31, Mar - 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Culture Moves Media Black Storytelling Across Hip-Hop, Sports & Politics
Cultural commentators explore how Black perspectives are shifting music, sports, and political storytelling.
Multimedia Journalism
National
Event Speakers (4)
Description
Cultural commentators explore how Black perspectives are shifting music, sports, and political storytelling.
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2:45pm-3:45pm
National
Panel Discussion
Multimedia Journalism
Speakers
Candice Cole
Washington Correspondent — Global News
Francheska Felder
Founder/Publisher — Swag Her Magazine & Media
Justin Tinsley
Senior Sports and Culture Reporter — ESPN
Folasade Ogunmokun
Founder/CEO — Unskrypted TV
31, Mar - 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Masterclass
Making the Most of Your Internship
You got the gig! Now, how do you make it work for your future? How to maximize your short time in a news internship through networking, collaboration and learning that leads to long-term opportunities.
Industry Pathways & Professional Development
Corocan
Event Speakers (1)
Description
You got the gig! Now, how do you make it work for your future? How to maximize your short time in a news internship through networking, collaboration and learning that leads to long-term opportunities.
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2:45pm-3:45pm
Corocan
Masterclass
Industry Pathways & Professional Development
Speakers
Caridad Hernandez
News Director — TEGNA (WUSA9-TV)
31, Mar - 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Workshop
Platform Playbook: Mastering Multi-Platform Publishing & Distribution
This hands-on workshop teaches students how to strategically publish, repurpose, and distribute content across today's leading platforms to maximize reach and engagement.
Social & Platform Media
Freer
Event Speakers (2)
Description
This hands-on workshop teaches students how to strategically publish, repurpose, and distribute content across today's leading platforms to maximize reach and engagement.
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2:45pm-3:45pm
Freer
Workshop
Social & Platform Media
Speakers
Justin Madden
Senior Editorial Project Manager — The Guardian
Tramon Lucas
Digital Editor — The Baltimore Banner
31, Mar - 2026
4 PM - 5 PM
Keynote
Keynote Address
Industry Pathways & Professional Development
National
Event Speakers (1)
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4pm-5pm
National
Keynote
Industry Pathways & Professional Development
Speakers
Curtis Symonds
CEO — HBCU Go
31, Mar - 2026
5:30 PM - 7 PM
Reception/Offsite
Reception @ Casta's Rum Bar
Join us for an evening reception at Casta’s Rum Bar, located just steps from the Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle.
This reception is designed to create space for meaningful connection, reflection, and community building among students, speakers, and industry professionals. Enjoy light bites, and refreshments, creating an inviting backdrop for continued conversation and engagement.
Casta's Rum Bar
Description
Join us for an evening reception at Casta’s Rum Bar, located just steps from the Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle.
This reception is designed to create space for meaningful connection, reflection, and community building among students, speakers, and industry professionals. Enjoy light bites, and refreshments, creating an inviting backdrop for continued conversation and engagement.
Event Info
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
5:30pm-7pm
Casta's Rum Bar
Reception/Offsite
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Day1
Day 2
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
01, Apr - 2026
8 AM - 9 AM
Breakfast
Breakfast
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
8am-9am
Breakfast
01, Apr - 2026
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Roundtable Discussion
Audience Engagement in the Platform Era: How and Why People Connect With Content
Examining the behavioral, cultural, and technological factors that influence why audiences engage with content — and how journalists, creators, and media professionals can build meaningful relationships across emerging platforms.
Social & Platform Media
Freer
Event Speakers (3)
Description
Examining the behavioral, cultural, and technological factors that influence why audiences engage with content — and how journalists, creators, and media professionals can build meaningful relationships across emerging platforms.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
9:15am-10:15am
Freer
Roundtable Discussion
Social & Platform Media
Speakers
Marcus Matthews
Owner/CEO — Goochaveli Productions
Justin Madden
Senior Editorial Project Manager — The Guardian
Ashleigh Wilson
Audience Insights & Strategy Editor — The Washington Post
01, Apr - 2026
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Roundtable Discussion
Becoming An Investigative Journalist
Investigative journalists discuss how to uncover hidden stories, protect sources, and pursue accountability reporting. Students will learn investigative research methods, ethical responsibilities, and the realities of long-form investigative work.
Multimedia Journalism
National
Event Speakers (2)
Description
Investigative journalists discuss how to uncover hidden stories, protect sources, and pursue accountability reporting. Students will learn investigative research methods, ethical responsibilities, and the realities of long-form investigative work.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
9:15am-10:15am
National
Roundtable Discussion
Multimedia Journalism
Speakers
Angela Hill
Ida B. Wells Professor of Investigative Journalism — Arizona State University - D.C. Center
Larry Miller
Anchor/Investigative Reporter — TEGNA (WUSA9-TV)
01, Apr - 2026
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Masterclass
Product Thinking for People Who Tell Stories
Explores the rise of product and UX roles in journalism and why storytellers must be at the table.
Product, Tech & Innovation
Corocan
Event Speakers (1)
Description
Explores the rise of product and UX roles in journalism and why storytellers must be at the table.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
9:15am-10:15am
Corocan
Masterclass
Product, Tech & Innovation
Speakers
Ben Reininga
VP of Audio/Video — POLITICO
01, Apr - 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Breakout Session
Media at the Margins: Centering Our Voice in An Age of Collapse
Examining the significant transformation of the journalism industry driven by shifting audience behaviors, economic pressures, and technological change.
Multimedia Journalism
National
Event Speakers (4)
Description
Examining the significant transformation of the journalism industry driven by shifting audience behaviors, economic pressures, and technological change.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
10:30am-11:30am
National
Breakout Session
Multimedia Journalism
Speakers
Terrell Mizell
Senior Recruiting Consultant, Newsroom — The Washington Post
Ali Jackson -Jolley
Assistant Managing Editor, Head of Communities & DEI Initiatives — Forbes
Richard Prince
CEO and Columnist — Journal-isms.com
Allison Hunter
Journalism Program Manager — Scripps Howard Fund
01, Apr - 2026
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Lab
Photography Lab: Photography for Media
This hands-on lab explores the craft and career pathways of photography, equipping students with both the technical skills and professional insight needed to succeed in today’s visual media landscape.
Visual & Creative Media
Freer
Event Speakers (2)
Description
This hands-on lab explores the craft and career pathways of photography, equipping students with both the technical skills and professional insight needed to succeed in today’s visual media landscape.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
10:30am-12pm
Freer
Lab
Visual & Creative Media
Speakers
Christian Thomas
Digital Producer — Baltimore Beat
Eric Lee
Freelance Photojournalist — Self-employed
01, Apr - 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Masterclass
The Art of Storytelling: Having a Vision For Your Voice
A masterclass exploring how journalists and creators build unique storytelling voices that resonate across industries. Students will learn how to identify their creative perspective, develop brand identity, and expand storytelling opportunities across media and entertainment spaces.
Creator / Entertainment Media
Corocan
Event Speakers (1)
Description
A masterclass exploring how journalists and creators build unique storytelling voices that resonate across industries. Students will learn how to identify their creative perspective, develop brand identity, and expand storytelling opportunities across media and entertainment spaces.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
10:30am-11:30am
Corocan
Masterclass
Creator / Entertainment Media
Speakers
Kelsey Nicole Nelson
Host, Reporter and Executive Producer — Fox Sports Radio
01, Apr - 2026
12 PM - 1 PM
Lunch
Lunch
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
12pm-1pm
Lunch
01, Apr - 2026
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Lab
Podcast Lab: Concept → Structure → Launch
Learn the essentials of planning, structuring, and launching a podcast that aligns with your interests and goals.
Audio & Video Storytelling
Freer
Event Speakers (1)
Description
Learn the essentials of planning, structuring, and launching a podcast that aligns with your interests and goals.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1pm-2:30pm
Freer
Lab
Audio & Video Storytelling
Speakers
Rob Lee
Founder — Contrarian Aquarian Media
01, Apr - 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Masterclass
Breaking Into TV News
Breaking into broadcast journalism now requires far more than a traditional reel. Hiring leaders, anchors, producers, and recruiters discuss what it takes to land your first on-air or behind-the-scenes role in television and radio news today.
Multimedia Journalism
National
Event Speakers (1)
Description
Breaking into broadcast journalism now requires far more than a traditional reel. Hiring leaders, anchors, producers, and recruiters discuss what it takes to land your first on-air or behind-the-scenes role in television and radio news today.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1:30pm-2:30pm
National
Masterclass
Multimedia Journalism
Speakers
Richard Dyer
President/GM — WUSA9
01, Apr - 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Challenge
Story Sprints: Create a 90-Second Narrative Under Pressure
Work in real time to develop, script, and pitch a complete 90-second story under a tight deadline.
Multimedia Journalism
Corocan
Event Speakers (1)
Description
Work in real time to develop, script, and pitch a complete 90-second story under a tight deadline.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1:30pm-2:30pm
Corocan
Challenge
Multimedia Journalism
Speakers
Nicki Mayo
Editor-At-Large — Black Women Unmuted
01, Apr - 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Workshop
AI Tools Every Student Should Use in 2026
A hands-on, practical walkthrough of AI tools for research, writing, audio/video editing, and creativity.
Product, Tech & Innovation
Freer
Event Speakers (1)
Description
A hands-on, practical walkthrough of AI tools for research, writing, audio/video editing, and creativity.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2:45pm-3:45pm
Freer
Workshop
Product, Tech & Innovation
Speakers
Alvin Myers
AI/Cloud/Cybersecurity Sales Specialist — Intel
01, Apr - 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Masterclass
National Broadcast Insights: Live TV to Multiplatform Reporting
Students through how stories are developed, verified, and produced for live television while simultaneously being adapted for digital and social platforms. Students will gain insight into the editorial workflow, reporting techniques, and real-time decision-making that power modern broadcast journalism across multiple platforms.
Multimedia Journalism
National
Event Speakers (1)
Description
Students through how stories are developed, verified, and produced for live television while simultaneously being adapted for digital and social platforms. Students will gain insight into the editorial workflow, reporting techniques, and real-time decision-making that power modern broadcast journalism across multiple platforms.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2:45pm-3:45pm
National
Masterclass
Multimedia Journalism
Speakers
Arthur Jones II
Producer/Reporter — ABC News
01, Apr - 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Breakout Session
Social Journalism 101: Reporting for the Scroll
Learn how to translate reporting, research, and storytelling into platform-native formats without losing credibility.
Social & Platform Media
Corocan
Event Speakers (2)
Description
Learn how to translate reporting, research, and storytelling into platform-native formats without losing credibility.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2:45pm-3:45pm
Corocan
Breakout Session
Social & Platform Media
Speakers
Marcus Matthews
Owner/CEO — Goochaveli Productions
Tierra Smith
Founder, CEO — Watch Me Win/Wins For Black Girls
01, Apr - 2026
4 PM - 5 PM
Roundtable Discussion
Industry Roundtable: What Recruiters, Fellowships, and Media Employers Are Looking For
Hiring managers and recruiters from leading media organizations and fellowship programs share insight into what they look for when evaluating emerging talent. The conversation will cover the skills and experiences that stand out, how to build a compelling portfolio, best practices for submitting strong applications, and common mistakes that can hurt a candidate’s chances.
Industry Pathways & Professional Development
National
Event Speakers (3)
Description
Hiring managers and recruiters from leading media organizations and fellowship programs share insight into what they look for when evaluating emerging talent. The conversation will cover the skills and experiences that stand out, how to build a compelling portfolio, best practices for submitting strong applications, and common mistakes that can hurt a candidate’s chances.
Event Info
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
4pm-5pm
National
Roundtable Discussion
Industry Pathways & Professional Development
Speakers
Terrell Mizell
Senior Recruiting Consultant, Newsroom — The Washington Post
Akili Franklin
Director of News Director — Hearst Television
Allison Hunter
Journalism Program Manager — Scripps Howard Fund
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