Journalism, Politics &
the Presidential Campaign of 2012
A Conference for College Journalists
Washington, DC
November 4-5, 2011
OVERVIEW
The youth vote will once again play a pivotal role in the Presidential campaign of 2012. Collegiate journalists will have the opportunity to report on the campaign and shed light on the competing claims of the candidates. This conference will provide practical tips on how best to cover the election while exploring the issues that are at stake.
We’ll examine how religion, the economy, ideology, and the rough and tumble world of the campaign trail will offer college journalists plenty of copy for their school newsoperations.
SCHEDULE
The following schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Further details on the schedule will be posted as sessions and speakers are confirmed.
Friday, November 4, 2011
| 10:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Registration |
| 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Opening Session: "Data-Driven News and Presidential Polling from Gallup
Lymari Morales, Managing News Editor, Gallup.com
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| 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
"Religion, Politics, & the Media in the 2012 Elections"
Elizabeth Tenety Galle, The Washington Post
Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, Getreligion.com |
| 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
"National Journal Hotline Election Special: A View of the Political Landscape"
Josh Kraushaar, Executive Editor, National Journal Hotline
Reid Wilson, Editor-in-Chief, National Journal Hotline
Jessica Taylor, House Race Editor, National Journal Hotline
Kathy Kiely, Politics Managing Editor, National Journal Hotline |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Site Visits
Opton 1: "Your Government 24/7: Visit to C-SPAN Studio"
Option 2:
"The Press vs. the Press Office:
Ryan Teague Beckwith, Roll Call
Jeff Nelligan, Press Secretary, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson (Texas)
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| 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Banquet Keynote Address
Karen Travers, National Politics Reporter, ABC News |
Saturday, November 5, 2011
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. |
Breakfast & Presentation about IPJ |
| 9:15 a.m - 10:30 a.m. |
Breakout Session 1
Making Social Media Work in the Newsroom: Jared Keller, The Atlantic Magazine
Covering Capitol Hill: John Heltman, Inside EPA & Nicholas Ballasy, The Daily Caller
Getting that First Journalism Job after College: Amber Parcher, freelance reporter, The Washington Post
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| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Breakout Session 2
Covering the Police Beat: David Karas, The Trenton Times Covering the Business Beat: Ellis Smith, The Chattanooga Times Free Press
Career Options in Journalism: Amanda Smith-Teutsch, Managing Editor, Crain Communications
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| 11:30am-12:00pm. |
Break Hotel Room Checkout |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Keynote Luncheon Session
Kenneth P. Vogel, POLITICO |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Wrap Up Session
Joe Starrs, Director, Institute on Political Journalism |
| 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Visit to the Newseum
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CONFERENCE EXCLUSIVE! Students who are able to extend their stay into Sunday are invited to attend the live broadcast of NBC’s Meet the Press. Please indicate on your registration form if you would like your name added to the list of attendees.
WHO
The conference is open to undergraduate and graduate students with experience or interest in journalism, communications or politics. Deans, professors or media advisors from colleges and universities are invited to attend as well.
LOCATION
Most conference sessions will be held at the Liaison Capitol Hill, just blocks from the National Mall and the U.S. Capitol.
Visits to off-site locations such as Capitol Hill, the Newseum, and broadcast facilities will be planned.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Participants requiring overnight accommodations should book their rooms directly with the Liaison Capitol Hill.
A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate of $125 per night per room for Friday, November 4. In addition, a limited number of rooms may also be reserved at this rate on the nights of Thursday, November 3 and Saturday, November 5.
IPJ students meet David Gregory after attending a taping of Meet the Press.
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In order to secure a room at this rate, participants should contact the Affinity Hotels reservation department via telephone (866.233.4642) or email (reservations@affinia.com) and reference "Institute on Political Journalism Conference.” There are a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate so early reservation is recommended. The discounted rate will be available until October 14.
Liaison Capitol HIll
415 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tel. 202.638.1616
Hotel Registration Deadline: October 14
Students interested in being matched with another conference participant to share a room with two double beds may contact
Lauren Goldberg using the contact information below.
REGISTRATION
The conference registration fee of $95, includes conference sessions, materials, dinner on Friday night, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Participants registering by October 14 will receive the early registration rate of $75. Alumni of TFAS programs will receive a discounted registration rate of $50. Discounted group registration rates are available; please contact our office for details.
To register, please click here for the registration form. The completed form should be returned email, fax or mail to Lauren Goldberg. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
STAFF CONTACTS
Questions regarding registration or hotel accommodation may be directed to:
Lauren Goldberg
Special Programs Assistant
lgoldberg@tfas.org
Questions regarding the conference sessions may be directed to:
Joe Starrs
Director, Institute on Political Journalism
jstarrs@tfas.org
Institute on Political Journalism
The Fund for American Studies
1621 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Tel.202.986.0384
Fax. 202.986.8930
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