The session will offer a close look at how TikTok works and journalists’ perceptions and misconceptions, how to evaluate the risks and opportunities of a new platform and tips for building a workflow. Plus, you will find inspiration for new ways to approach collaborations between newsrooms and students.
This session is designed for:
- Journalists who are unfamiliar and/or skeptical of TikTok
- Academics interested in collaborating with newsrooms
- Anyone who would like to learn how to develop a unique voice on emerging social platforms
Speakers

Travis Mannon
Video producer, The Intercept
@TravisMannon

Sinta Taylor
Graduate Student, Project Manager, New York University
@sinnastax