Thursday, Feb. 9: CJF J-Talks Live explores the art of the viral news explainer
TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Ros Atkins, dubbed the BBC's "Explainer-in-Chief," makes art of impartial fact in his viral video news explainers viewed the world over. Atkins' critically acclaimed, fact-packed news videos, shared widely across social media and the BBC's many platforms, represent a compelling, trustworthy new form of storytelling for the digital age.
At the next Canadian Journalism Foundation's (CJF) popular J-Talks Live free webcast on Thursday, February 9, at 12 p.m. ET, Ros Atkins, News Analysis Editor of BBC News joins award-winning journalist Andrew Chang to discuss the art of the viral news explainer.
"Digital content is a growing area of focus for news leaders, allowing them to reach and connect with viewers and have an immediate impact. The viral success of Ros Atkins' news explainers show how impartial, fact-based journalism meets an important public information need," says Natalie Turvey, CJF Executive Director and President. "Brief, engaging, fact-based explanatory videos help audiences understand complex issues, which is increasingly important in a sometimes overwhelming information landscape."
The virtual discussion on February 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET features Ros Atkins, Analysis Editor of BBC News. and creator and presenter of both Outside Source on BBC World News and the "Ros Atkins on … " video explainer series, in conversation with Andrew Chang host of About That, with Andrew Chang, on CBC Gem's News Explore.
For full speaker biographies, visit the CJF J-Talks Live event page.
This free virtual event is part of the CJF's J-Talks Live program that explores pressing journalistic issues.
The CJF thanks the generosity of exclusive J-Talks Live series sponsor TD Bank Group and in-kind supporter Cision.
Cision is the exclusive distribution partner of the CJF.
The News Explainer, Explained
DATE: Thursday, February 9, at 12:00 p.m. ET
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About The Canadian Journalism Foundation
Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism. The foundation runs a prestigious awards and fellowships program featuring an industry gala where news leaders, journalists and corporate Canada gather to celebrate outstanding journalistic achievement and the value of professional journalism. Through monthly J-Talks, a public speakers' series, the CJF facilitates dialogue among journalists, businesspeople, 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 fosters opportunities for journalism education, training and research.
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Natalie Turvey, President and Executive Director, The Canadian Journalism Foundation, [email protected]
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