Webinars for Journalists
EurekAlert! 101 for Journalists: From Embargoed News to Email Alerts
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time
New to EurekAlert! or need a quick refresher? This webinar will walk you through the essentials of using the platform. We'll cover how to register, navigate embargoed content, understand membership options, and take advantage of key features like press packages, email alerts, journalist bulletins, and more!
So You Want to Cover Science: Essential Skills for Journalists
Monday, March 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time
Whether you're new to the beat or looking to improve your reporting, this webinar will equip you with the skills needed to cover science accurately and engagingly. Learn how to craft compelling stories, go beyond the press release, use scientific papers as starting points, and navigate uncertainty and controversy with confidence. We’ll also discuss how to find credible outside experts and build a deeper understanding of how science really works.
Please note: This webinar is free and available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.
EurekAlert! Tools for Journalists: Feeds, Alerts, Multimedia, and More
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time
We'll take a closer look at the services included with journalist membership that support your science news gathering. You will learn how to use each of these essential features so that you can utilize them to the fullest extent possible. Whether you are new to EurekAlert! or a longtime member, please join us for this important practical webinar.
Please note: This webinar is free and available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.
Strengthen Your Science Reporting: More Essential Skills for Journalists
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time
This webinar will offer tips for building and sustaining strong relationships with scientist sources, getting past jargon, and drawing out clearer, more colorful quotes. We’ll explore findings from the Journalism Resource survey on the barriers journalists face when working with researchers, and how to overcome them. You’ll learn how to increase your odds of getting a response, make interviews more engaging, and turn complex studies into accessible stories.
Please note: This webinar is free and available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.
Reporting the Science: How to Vet Studies and Spot Red Flags
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time
This webinar will help journalists sharpen their skills in evaluating scientific research. You’ll learn how to assess study design and statistical claims, identify common red flags in papers, and confidently vet scientific findings before reporting them.
Please note: This webinar is free and available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.
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- 279,000+ videos, images, and podcasts
- Search our news release database for subject-area expert and organization press officer contacts
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