National Press Club Discussion about Vets in News

529 14th Street Northwest,Washington DC 20045

11 November, 2022

Description

Military Veterans in Journalism is pleased to invite you to attend our panel discussion about the role of veterans in the news media on Veterans Day (Nov. 11, 2022) at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. We would love for you to be a part of it. To secure your attendance, please fill out this EventBrite form. Schedule: 4.45pm: Socializing/Drinks 5:00 - 5:05 pm: Introduction by Jen Judson (National Press Club president) 5:05 - 5:40 pm: Panel Discussion with: - Jen Judson, moderator (National Press Club president) - Zack Baddorf (MVJ Executive Director / Navy Vet) - Bob Woodward (The Washington Post Associate Editor / Navy Vet) - Allison Erickson (Texas Tribune Fellow / Army Vet) - Ron Nixon (Associated Press Investigations Editor / Marine Corps Vet) 5:40 - 5:55 pm: Q&A 5:55 - 6:00 pm: Launch of Reporting guide 6:00 - 6:30 pm: Socializing (snacks/drinks) Important note: the first 50 attendees will receive a free alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) beverage at the bar. This panel discussion will cover: the role of and perception of veterans in the mediastereotypes and stigma when reporting on vets, given the military/civilian dividelack of diversity in media, focusing on the deep under-representation of veterans in America’s newsroom extremism in the military and the resulting evolving national narrative around veterans MVJ will also use the occasion to launch its Military & Veteran Affairs Reporting Guide, which includes: A cultural competency guide on reporting on complex military and veteran issuesBlogs with in depth reporting tips on issues like post-traumatic stress (PTS)A showcase of veterans in media An expert database of people to turn to with specific topics in military/veteran issuesWe hope to see you at the event!