The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications is teaming up with award-winning experts to offer practical, high-impact classes on today’s most in-demand skills from using AI and creating video to pitching stories, strengthening your LinkedIn presence, and sharpening your writing.
Our classes begin soon, register today: https://www.loebschool.org/classes-workshops-and-events-registration
ONLINE CLASSES
How to Pitch Stories Journalists Actually Want
Online, Wednesday, May 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. Free
A panel of New Hampshire journalists will pull back the curtain on how they evaluate story ideas and decide what’s worth pursuing. They’ll share what makes a story pitch compelling, the common mistakes that send pitches straight to the delete folder, and why understanding the story behind your topic is critical. Get feedback on your story pitch or press release.
Panelists David Pierce, news editor at the Union Leader; Carol Robidoux, founder and publisher of Manchester Ink Link and Nashua Ink Link; and Tony Schinella, senior local field editor for Patch in NH and RI. Presented in collaboration with the NH Press Association
Upgrade Your LinkedIn: Build a Profile That Gets Noticed with Krystal Hicks
Wednesday, April 29, from 6-7 p.m. Free
LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful tools for building professional visibility, whether you’re exploring new career opportunities, hiring talent, or strengthening your personal brand. In this online class, you’ll learn how to make the most of your LinkedIn profile and leverage all the site has to offer. Participants will leave with practical updates they can apply immediately to make their LinkedIn profile clearer, stronger, and more visible.
FOUR-WEEK, IN-PERSON SERIES
Short Video Basics & Troubleshooting with Zac Little
In person, Tuesdays, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 from 6-7:30 p.m. Free.
Learn about planning, filming, editing, and sharing short-form video for Instagram reels, TikTok, YouTube shorts, and anywhere else on or off the internet. We’ll talk about cameras and phones, microphones, shot composition, writing, and editing as we take a look at each social platform and their individual quirks and requirements.
AI Demystified: Learn Everyday Skills and Detect Misinformation with Maggie Aubin
In person, Tuesdays, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 from 6-7:30 p.m. Free.
Learn how to make AI work for you. In this interactive course, participants explore how artificial intelligence works (and where it doesn’t) and practice using tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and NotebookLM for writing, planning, organizing ideas, and research. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you’ll gain practical skills to use AI confidently and responsibly, evaluate information, verify claims, and detect misinformation.
PRO SERIES
Writing Your Life: A Full-Day Personal Writing & Memoir Workshop with Hope Jordan
In person, Friday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $59
This full-day, hands-on workshop invites writers of all experience levels to explore the memories, places, and people that have shaped their lives. Through short craft talks, guided writing exercises, and supportive group conversation, participants will learn practical techniques used in memoir and personal essay. The workshop focuses on two powerful storytelling tools: using sensory detail to bring memories to life and shaping scenes that move between lived moments and personal reflection. Previous writing experience is not required.
The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, Inc. is a private nonprofit with a mission to promote and defend the First Amendment and fosters interest, integrity and excellence in journalism and other forms of communication by educating students of various backgrounds and providing them with the tools and knowledge to improve their skills. Learn more at loebschool.org. Questions? Email us at loebschool@loebschool.org.