Past Opportunities

▪︎ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 ▪︎ 6:30 P.M. SOCIAL HOUR ▪︎ CONVERSATION BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M. ▪︎ This month, The Back Story features Kevin Vaughan of 9News, who will talk about his investigation into the 1958 disappearance of a 10-year-old boy from a Catholic summer camp, “Mystery on Mt. Meeker.” Kevin will talk about covering cold […]

▪︎ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 FROM 5 P.M. TO 7 P.M. ▪︎ Open Media is proud to host an exciting Town Hall Series on behalf of PEN America with the help of COLab. When: Wednesday, October 13th from 5 p.m. to 7 PM. In-Person: Buell Public Media Center, 2101 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80205Virtual: Live-stream available […]

▪︎ APPLICATION DEADLIINE: OCTOBER 11 ▪︎ The year-long program is intended to prepare and support a journalist of color for a solid career in investigative reporting, and includes mentorship, registration for #NICAR22 and #IRE22 conferences, a 2022 data bootcamp, IRE membership and access to data services. Fellows will continue to work for their respective company. […]

▪︎ DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 ▪︎ Report for America has opened applications for newsrooms to host its fifth class of reporters and editors to be placed in the summer of 2022. One added emphasis for 2022 will be more placements in rural America, where there are numerous true news deserts.  The application deadline is September 30, 2021, and […]

▪︎ REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MON., SEPT. 27TH AT NOON ▪︎ WEBINAR: WEDS., SEPT. 29TH, 10:00 A.M. ▪︎ For a reporter, developing knowledgeable and credible sources in the community is essential to bringing critical information to viewers, listeners and readers who rely on local news to help them make important decisions in their daily lives. So, how […]

▪︎ SEPTEMBER 28 AT 6 P.M. MT ▪︎ Join in for a vibrant and engaging virtual event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Freedom of the Press Awards!  At 6 p.m. MT on September 28, 2021, RCFP will be recognizing the outstanding achievements of these honorees: J. Scott […]

▪︎ Sept. 28 – 30, 2021 ▪︎ This year, the National Freedom of Information Coalition‘s virtual FOI Summit will include about a dozen sessions and two hands-on training seminars. Hear what the pandemic has taught us about FOI, listen to the next generation of open government advocates, discuss how to close the data gap in minority […]

Save the date for Journalism & Women Conference and Mentoring Project (CAMP). The conference is scheduled for Sept. 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. For more information, visit JAWS.

▪︎ Friday, Sept. 24 ▪︎ Tune into COLab’s Facebook page and Twitter on Friday, Sept. 24, to learn how Black-serving and -led community organizations are already answering the calls to action made by the Black Voices working group — and how you can join the effort.