VIRTUAL SAFETY COORDINATION MEETING 2020
Public Event
Wednesday 9 December
10.00 hrs EST | 15.00 hrs GMT
NAVIGATING THE NEW SAFETY LANDSCAPE
An interactive session with freelancers and editors
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The global pandemic and the rise of civil unrest has forced many freelance journalists and editors to change or re-adjust their working lives, especially when it comes to safety. What are the safety lessons from 2020? How can these help us to better prepare as we move into 2021? A line-up of leading journalists and editors share their experiences and recommendations in this interactive event focused on practical outcomes.
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75 mins duration
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MODERATED BY
David Rohde - Executive Editor for News, The New Yorker | Co-Founder, ACOS Alliance
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SPEAKERS
Vanessa Charlot Freelance Photojournalist
Beth Flynn Deputy Picture Editor at The New York Times
Guillermo Galdos Journalist & filmmaker | Latin America Correspondent, Channel 4 News
Mike Shum Journalist & filmmaker | Writer, Producer, Director of
American Voices: A Nation in Turmoil with Frontline PBS
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The ACOS Alliance Virtual Safety Coordination Meeting fosters
cross-industry dialogue, collaboration and best practice to advance
A Culture Of Safety for freelance and local journalists worldwide.