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Leading a Local Newsroom Through Uncertain Times-Parts 1 and 2

Audience: Perfect for local broadcast news directors (Radio/TV), assistant news directors, executive producers or producers who are growing into leadership and management roles.

Instructors: Al Tompkins & Cheryl Carpenter, The Poynter Institute

Session #1 - July 27

  1. What leaders need to know about how to manage stress and trauma in their newsroom
  2. How to communicate with your staff and send the right signals to your boss(es)

Session #2 - July 28

  1. How to lead Gen X, Gen Z, Millennials and Baby Boomers all in the same newsroom
  2. How to coach others to higher performance
  3. How to have tough conversations that produce results

Registration Steps Below:

  1. Click here and select “Add to Cart”
    - Disregard $500 cost - This training is free to TAB members.
  2. Enter Coupon Code: 20-SBA-TX-100 (not case sensitive) and select “Continue to Payment”
  3. Complete “Billing details” and select “Place order”
  4. Check your email for your confirmation.

About the Instructor
Al Tompkins is one of America's most requested broadcast journalism and multimedia teachers and coaches.  After nearly 30 years working as a reporter, photojournalist, producer, investigative reporter, head of special investigations and News Director, Tompkins joined Poynter. He is the author of "Aim for the Heart" a textbook about multimedia storytelling that has been adopted by more than 100 universities worldwide. Tompkins has taught in 49 states, Canada, Egypt, Denmark, South Africa, Iceland and the Caymans.


Note: this webinar will be archived and available one week after the live event:

Questions? Contact TAB or call (512) 322-9944.


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