Journalism Now: Jessica Huseman, Votebeat
Margaret Sullivan in conversation with Jessica Huseman
Jessica Huseman, editorial director of the nonprofit newsroom Votebeat, will talk with Margaret Sullivan, executive director of the Craig Newmark Center for Journalism Ethics and Security, about coverage of voting and election integrity in the upcoming presidential election. They will also discuss innovation in local news coverage, the risks of misinformation generated by AI and the role of data journalism. A 2015 CJS graduate, Huseman will share insight about her career path, including her time at ProPublica, where she was the lead reporter for the Electionland project, and as a former high school history teacher.
Votebeat, owned by nonprofit publisher Civic News Co., covers the mechanics of—and threats to—voting in five states: Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin, and nationally, with the goal of helping readers understand the American democratic system so they can participate in strengthening it. Civic News also publishes Chalkbeat, with education reporters in eight cities and states, and the newly launched Healthbeat, which currently has reporters in New York and Atlanta.
This event is part of the Hearst Digital Media Lecture series, which examines the changing media industry with an emphasis on digital media and online journalism.
The program is made possible by the generous donation of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Please note: Attendance is REQUIRED for FT MS students.
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This event is also sponsored by the Craig Newmark Center for Journalism Ethics and Security at Columbia University.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 6-8pm