Events

 

April 26, 2025

2025 NABJ Emerging and Investigative Journalists Summit

April 26, 2025 | The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism | New York, NY

Theme: Together We Rise

Join the Young Black Journalists Task Force and veteran NABJ Investigative Journalists members for the 2025 NABJ Emerging and Investigative Journalists Summit. The one-day event will feature informative panelists and insightful experts from local news to national network outlets, in addition to a career fair and resume review. Plus: enjoy a special keynote session and exclusive investigative training tools as you take advantage of one-of-a-kind networking opportunities with professionals from across the industry.
Join us in the media capital of the world! All are welcome!
REGISTER HERE!

Schedule Preview

Subject to Change.
9:30 – 10:00 AM | Registration & Continental Breakfast – Lobby
10:00 – 10:15 AM | Opening Remarks – Newsroom
  • Dorothy Tucker, Immediate Past NABJ President and Investigative Reporter, CBS2
  • Janay Reece, Co-Chair, NABJ Young Black Journalists and Reporter, CBS Baltimore,
  • Kayla Solomon, Co-Chair, NABJ Young Black Journalists and Reporter, FOX News
  • Grant Hines, NABJ Student Representative
10 AM – 3:30 PM | Career Fair & Resume Reviews – Lobby
Participants:
  • Report for America
  • New York Times
  • Gray TV/Investigative TV
10:15 – 11:00 AM | Opening Session: State of the Industry—Let’s Talk About It
  • Moderator: Walter Smith Randolph, Executive Producer of Investigations, CBS News New York & NABJ VP-Broadcast
  • Panelists:
    • Dorothy Tucker, Immediate Past NABJ President andInvestigative Reporter, CBS2
    • Brandon Pope, CW26 Chicago & NABJ Chicago Chapter President
    • Kayla Solomon, Co-Chair, NABJ Young Black Journalists 
11:15 AM – Noon | Breakout Sessions 
  • FOIA & Find Out – Room 308
Facilitator:
    • Mark Walker: Washington Correspondent & Investigative Reporter, New York Times
  • #ShiftingGears: Navigating Career Changes in the Media Industry – Newsroom
    • Moderator: Tyler Clifford, Columbia Business School
    • Panelists:
      • Justin Walters: Host, ACC Network/Sports Center
      • Skubie Mageza: Host, ESPN SnapChat
      • Kay Angrum: Digital Journalist, NBC New York
  • Investigative Journalism on the Beat – Room 330
    • Presenter: Jan Ransom, Investigative Reporter, New York Times
Noon – 12:45 PM | Chat & Chew: In Conversation with Dometi Pongo – Lobby
  • Joyce Phillipe, Digital Producer, CNN
  • Panelists: Dometi Pongo, Entertainment Correspondent and Host, MTV
1 PM – 2 PM | Under Attack: Surviving & Thriving While Press Freedom is Under Attack –  Newsroom
  • Moderator: Grant Hines, NABJ Student Representative
  • Panelists:
    • Rhyan Henson, Reporter/Anchor,  Local News Live, Gray TV
    • Viktorya Vilk, Director for Digital Safety & Free Expression, PEN America Representative
    • Mark Walker, Washington Correspondent & Investigative Reporter, New York Times
2:15 – 3:15 PM | Breakout Sessions 
  • #LevelingUp: How Exactly Do I Take My Career to the Next Level? – Newsroom
    • Moderator: Janay Reece: Co-Chair, NABJ Young Black Journalists and Reporter, CBS Baltimore
    • Panelists:
      • Poinesha Barnes, Senior Special Projects Producer, ABC 7 Chicago
      • Christopher Nelson, Director of Talent & Recruitment, News Nation
      • Jordyn Holman, Business Reporter, New York Times

 

  • Investigations: Start to Finish – Room 208
    • Moderator: Romelo Styles, Reporter, WPTV West Palm Beach
    • Panelists: 
      • Kayla Solomon: Co-Chair, NABJ Young Black Journalists and Investigative Reporter, FOX 13 News Memphis
      • Caresse Jackman, Gray Media Investigative TV

 

  • Dissecting Visual Investigations with the New York Times – Room 330
    • Facilitator: Whitney Hurst, Executive Producer, Visual  Investigations, New York Times
3:30 PM | Closing Remarks
  • Ken Lemon,  NABJ President and Reporter, Cox Media Group/WSOC-TV
4 PM | Mix & Mingle – Printer’s Alley  (Next Door to CUNY)

Registration 

Registration Rates
(Total includes a $3.00 administrative fee.)
Early-Bird by April 14, 2025 – (Last Day to Register Online)
  • Professional Member (Professional/Emerging Professional/Alumni/Academic/Media-Related Members) – $40
  • Student Member – $25
  • Nonmember – $50
  • Student Nonmember – $30
On-site registration is available in-person on April 26, 2025
*No Cash Accepted • Debit or Credit Cards Only
  • Professional Member (Professional/Emerging Professional/Alumni/Academic/Media-Related Members) – $50
  • Student Member – $40
  • Nonmember – $60
  • Student Nonmember – $55

Note: Once on the registration portal, you’ll need to log in using your NABJ username and password to view the discounted member rates.