Join us Feb. 23 for the journalism conference created by students, for students.
Now in its third year, The Next Edition is a daylong student journalism conference featuring panels and workshops led by professionals who run the gamut of today’s media industry. Learn from the best, hone your skills and meet your future colleagues. If you’re itching to take your first step into the industry, this is the place to be.
Tickets
Tickets are available now for $15. Get them on Eventbrite.
Tickets will also be available on site.
Schedule
To learn about each speaker and/or to see their recent work, click on the speaker’s name. Speakers with an asterisk next to their name are alumni of The Daily Free Press.
9:30am: Registration
10-10:45am: Morning Keynote
11am-Noon: Real Talk: How Young Journalists Navigate Their Careers
12-12:30pm: Lunch
12:45-1:45pm: Deep Dive: Investigating Stories On Every Beat
1:50-2:50pm: Freelancing 101
- Allison Hagan
- Katherine J. Igoe
- Jaimie Seaton
- Meghan Nesmith
3-4pm: Workshops
- Shoot Your Shot: Multimedia Storytelling in the Digital Age
- Journalism IRL: Tips for Reporting in the Field
- Nailing the First Impression: Cover Letters and More
4-4:30pm: Networking Reception
- Participating organizations will be announced soon.
Directions
The conference is at WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Onsite parking is limited; attendees are encouraged to take public transportation. The closest MBTA stop is St. Paul Street, on the Green Line.