RTNDA Canada Adds Free Student Session to National Conference Program

TORONTO, June 8, 2011 /CNW/ - RTNDA Canada - The Association of Electronic Journalists - is pleased to announce that it has added "5 Minutes with a News Director" to its national conference schedule.

The workshop provides broadcast journalism students a chance to ask questions, get advice and network with News Directors from some of Canada's top broadcasters.

5 Minutes with a News Director

Saturday, June 25
1:00 - 2:00 pm
The Westin Nova Scotian
1181 Hollis St.
Halifax, NS

Cost:    FREE SESSION

RSVP:  Cynthia.lane@newswire.ca

Bring your demos and résumés, and get ready to network with some of Canada's leading News Directors.

For full conference schedule including Keynote speakers, workshop speakers, and expert panels, please refer to http://www.rtndacanada.com/CONFERENCE/default.asp.

Please note conference Twitter hashtag: #RTNDA11

RTNDA Canada is the voice of electronic journalists and news managers in Canada.  The members of RTNDA Canada recognize the responsibility of broadcast journalists to promote and to protect the freedom to report independently about matters of public interest and to present a wide range of expressions, opinions and ideas. The RTNDA Canada Code of Ethics, adopted by the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council, is used to measure fairness and accuracy in the profession.