Whether you’re preparing for a major investigation, working through court documents or making sense of a lengthy report, AI can dramatically speed up your research.
In this session, Helena Bengtsson will show you how to use NotebookLM and Pinpoint to organise information, uncover key facts and support you when working on stories with lots of documents or data.
When: Wednesday 21 October, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Watch back: All sessions are recorded. Ticket holders will receive a recording after the event along with any accompanying slides and notes provided by the session leader.
During the session you’ll learn:
- How to set up and use NotebookLM and Pinpoint effectively
- Practical ways to work with court documents, FOI responses, annual reports and other large document sets
- Real examples of how journalists are using these tools in their reporting
Helena Bengtsson is Data Journalism Editor at Gota Media and Bonnier News Local in Sweden, having previously spent 27 years at Sveriges Television and served as Data Projects Editor at The Guardian from 2014 to 2017. A two-time winner of the Swedish Grand Prize for Journalism, she is internationally recognised for her work in data journalism and newsroom innovation.
Pricing
This session is £10 for WiJ members and £25 for non-members.
If you’re not already a member, Women in Journalism membership costs £45 a year and includes discounted event tickets, access to exclusive events, mentoring opportunities and invitations to our annual parties. You can find out more here.
AI for Journalists: Practical Skills for Better Reporting
This session forms part of our 10-part AI for Journalists: Practical Skills for Better Reporting course. You can book individual sessions or save money by purchasing the full 10-session bundle at a discounted rate.
Find out more about the full course bundle here, or explore the individual sessions below.
Week 1: Understand AI with Miriam Phillips
Week 2: Find Better Stories with Miriam Phillips
Week 3: Research Faster with Helena Bengtsson
Week 5: Change the Way You Work
Week 6: Reach Bigger Audiences
Week 7: Write Once Publish Everywhere
