Public Newsroom #64: Motherhood and My Media Career

6:00 pm — 8:00 pm

A few months ago we asked the City Bureau community to pitch us Public Newsroom workshops. An overwhelming number of folks wanted to hear from mothers who juggle having families with their media careers. We heard you and compiled an incredible panel of women to share their stories including: Univision Chicago’s Vice President and Director of Content Teri Arvesu; WBEZ Reporter Sarah Karp; and freelance journalist Bia Medious. The panel will be moderated by Mikva Challenge’s Chicago Executive Director Michelle Morales.

We’ll be talking about burnout, discrimination in the workplace, and resources women need at various points in their career when considering motherhood. After the panel we’ll break into groups to talk through what organizations and healthcare providers can do to better support moms in the newsroom. Childcare for will be provided for 18-month-olds and up. Youth are also welcome to participate in the evening’s workshop. 

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