Category: Resources

Election Urgent Care Safety Helpline

Los Angeles Press Club

If you’re a U.S.-based journalist or news outlet at risk for your work and need one-on-one safety support, email the Election Urgent Care safety helpline at [email protected] and include “SAFETY” in the subject line. A collaboration among the Knight Election Hub, PEN America and a team of experienced safety experts and organizations, the helpline provides support for digital, physical, psychosocial and legal concerns — from dealing with doxing, threats and arrests to preparing for risky assignments. Who can access safety support? U.S.-based journalists and news outlets at risk for their work, including for coverage of election-related issues…

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We’ve Got Funds for Students and Journalists — Apply Today

Los Angeles Press Club

In case you missed it, the application period for the LAPC’s Tony Ross Scholarship, Charles M. Rappleye Investigative Journalism Award and its Reporting on Systemic Racism Grant is currently open! That’s money available to students and journalists looking for funding and support for deeply reported projects. Read below to learn more, but keep in mind the deadline to apply for these programs is May 13, so start working on those applications today! Got a question? Email [email protected]. Tony Ross Scholarship Richard Ross has partnered with the LA Press Club to create…

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Free Membership to Rolli, Where Journalists Find Experts

Los Angeles Press Club

Rolli, Where Journalists Find Experts, is giving free memberships to LA Press Club members using Invitation Code: “LAPRESS23” at rolliapp.com. Join over 400 outlets nationwide using Rolli to accelerate their newsgathering. Discover and interview highly qualified subject matter experts, and filter by location, language, or expertise to find the perfect source for your stories. Scan the news 10x faster with Rolli’s News Scanner, sort by news source, keywords, and even article sentiment. Rolli also calculates social engagement scores for your published content and provides access to a preloaded news planning…

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Journalism Job Boards/Newsletters

Los Angeles Press Club

The journalism jobs market is constantly evolving. You should check the employment opportunities posted on the websites of media companies, which may be more useful than general job listing sites. However, the journalism community has a number of unique resources to help connect people with opportunities in the industry. Here are a few that our members have found helpful. Make sure to check for “remote” as a location, both when searching and when scanning listings. For example, some newsletters list opportunities by city/region and place all “remote” jobs at the…

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Style Guides

Los Angeles Press Club

Style guides are a handy resource for any journalist. Many newsrooms subscribe to the Associated Press Stylebook or similar, which may be supplemented by a shorter “house style” document. Larger newsrooms may develop their own guide in-house. All evolve along with society and modern language. Expert organizations often publish their own resources that help journalists cover topics that are sensitive, technical and/or overlooked by most style books. These resources can be helpful for newsrooms to update their current style guides and for individual journalists when their house style falls short.…

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Legal Hotlines and Resources for Journalists in California

Los Angeles Press Club

This list is to assist journalists who are looking for legal help in California. The Los Angeles Press Club does NOT provide legal advice or legal services, which can only be done by a licensed member of the California Bar. Use their attorney search to verify license status and contact info or directory for a certified lawyer referral service (some can help in Spanish, Mandarin or other languages). We do not provide legal referrals, either. If not in California, contact your state or local Bar. If applicable, always consult with…

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Los Angeles Press Club’s Tips for Safely Covering Protests

Los Angeles Press Club

The following are considerations when you cover protests in California where police may declare an unlawful assembly and order people to disperse. This is not a substitute for your newsroom policies or your own research. This is not legal advice, which can only be provided by a licensed attorney. Updated January 2022. Click here to download a printable PDF version of this guide. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE Identify the law enforcement agency/agencies likely to have jurisdiction. While LAPD and LASD are the largest in our area and may provide mutual aid,…

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