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Capitolbeat Reporting Contest

Statehouse Journalists Heading to Raleigh for annual conference!

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                http://capitolbeat.wordpress.com/

Hey, state government reporters and editors!

What are you waiting for?  Compete with online, print and broadcast journalists from all over the U.S. in the 2008 Capitolbeat Reporting Contest, which recognizes excellence in state government reporting. Entry deadline is Aug. 1.

And register for the 2008 Capitolbeat Conference, Nov. 13-15 in Raleigh, N.C. -- the only event of its kind for statehouse reporters and editors. Hone new skills, swap story ideas, chat with colleagues.

Contest entries should have been aired or published from June 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008.

Awards are presented in four categories -- beat reporting, single report, in-depth reporting and columns/commentary/news analysis – in each of seven divisions for print, radio, TV and online journalists.

A special honor, The John Aubuchon Freedom of Information Award, recognizes extraordinary efforts to get access to documents and meetings that are critical for public understanding of state government issues.

Contest winners will get their prizes at the Capitolbeat 2008 Conference Nov. 13-15 in Raleigh, N.C.

The conference is packed with helpful sessions on public policy issues, such as higher education and mental health, and tricks of the trade, such as “the art of the interview” and the growing role of  multimedia. It’s also a great place to meet other statehouse reporters from all over the country.

Register early and pay a cheaper conference fee!

·        Early bird registration: $125 (Must register between July 1 and Sept. 15)

·        Regular registration: $150 (For those who register after Sept. 15)

·        Student rate: $75 (Must be a full time undergraduate or masters student at the time of the conference.)

·        Saturday only registration (includes awards dinner): $85

The conference will be based at the new Raleigh Marriott City Center. For hotel reservations, call 866-260-1270. Be sure to ask for the Capitolbeat Conference Rate: $159 per night, $169 double occupancy.

For more information on the contest or conference, go to http://capitolbeat.wordpress.com/

For more information on the college contest rules, go to http://capitolbeat.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/college-contest-rules/

CONTACT PERSON: Adriana Colindres, 217-652-6208 or acolindres@gowebway.com


Originally published: Thursday, July 17, 2008
 

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