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How to Report on Cuba (Responsibly)
In the months following the historic announcement that U.S. foreign policy towards Cuba is finally changing after 50 years of Cold War-style isolationism, journalists and writers have flocked to the island, eager to report stories on a variety of subjects.
Many of them, however, lack the historical, cultural, or social background and context necessary to report on the island responsibly. Others are unsure about basic logistics: Is a journalism visa still necessary? What should they budget for a week's worth of reporting? Where can they access the Internet? Is it fast enough to upload photos and audio? Should they identify themselves as journalists? Can they bring all of their professional gear? Should they hire a fixer, translator, or driver? Where should they stay? How does the local currency really work? How should they seek sources for specific topics and beats? How do they identify story ideas that haven't been overdone? How do they avoid clichés?
In this full-day workshop, led by two professional journalists who have covered the island for more than a decade each, you'll learn the answers to these questions, and many more. The workshop format will incorporate lectures and discussions, as well as hands-on analytical projects and reporting preparation exercises. Participants will be given a list of resources that will be invaluable should they go on to report from Cuba.
The workshop is intended for professional journalists and writers, as well as journalism students.
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The hashtag for this event is #reportcuba.
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LocationCUNY (City University of New York) School of Journalism (View)
219 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018
United States
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