TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - Jim Roberts, the executive editor and chief content officer of Mashable who was quick to recognize the power of social platforms for engaging with news, is the featured speaker at The Canadian Journalism Foundation's next J-Talk. It will start at 6:30 p.m. on November 17 at the TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto.
In recent years, Roberts has attracted more than 150,000 followers to his @nycjim Twitter feed. Roberts now leads the editorial team and oversees editorial strategy and operations at Mashable, a popular news source for the "Connected Generation," with 40 million monthly unique visitors and 19 million social media followers.
Join this acclaimed digital leader in conversation with Globe and Mail media reporter James Bradshaw to learn about his leadership journey from legacy media (The New York Times) to Reuters Digital to Mashable. Hear also about the challenges Mashable faces in balancing journalistic credibility with innovative forms of viral storytelling that connect with digital audiences.
"There are luxuries I have at Mashable that legacy media don't have, and that legacy media should think about in terms of our everyday process in decision-making," says Roberts, who is based in New York City. "At the same time, given our size, we can't cover every story, but we still want to be part of the conversation and help audiences understand news stories."
The discussion is part of the CJF J-Talks series, exploring the major issues and challenges shaping journalism.
Thank you to CJF J-Talks exclusive series sponsor BMO Financial Group and in-kind supporter CNW.
| WHERE: |
TMX Broadcast Centre - Gallery, The Exchange Tower, 130 King St. West, Toronto |
| WHEN: |
Monday, Nov. 17 / Discussion 6:30 p.m. / Reception 8:00 p.m. |
General admission: $30
Students (Limited quantity available. ID at the door): $15
Register now
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About The Canadian Journalism Foundation
Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes excellence in journalism by celebrating outstanding journalistic achievement. Our signature events include an annual awards program featuring a must-attend annual industry gala where Canada's top newsmakers meet Canada's top news people. Through J-Talks, our popular speaker's series, we facilitate dialogue among journalists, business people, academics and students about the role of the media in Canadian society and the ongoing challenges for media in the digital era. The foundation also supports journalism websites J-Source.ca (English) and ProjetJ.ca (French) and fosters opportunities for journalism education, training and research.
Image with caption: "Jim Roberts, executive editor and chief content officer at Mashable, will be in conversation with James Bradshaw, media reporter for The Globe and Mail, at the upcoming Canadian Journalism Foundation J-Talk in Toronto on Nov. 17. (CNW Group/Canadian Journalism Foundation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20141030_C5632_PHOTO_EN_7362.jpg
SOURCE: Canadian Journalism Foundation
Media Contact: Wendy Kan, Program Manager, The Canadian Journalism Foundation, 416-955-0394 x502, [email protected]
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