Knight-Mozilla Initiative: Manchester Jams & Hacks (the Future of Journalism) at the BBC’s New Broadcasting House

Head to Manchester and join the BBC — in collaboration with Mozilla & Knight Foundation .

  • Do you have ideas for how news and journalism can be edgier, cooler, and more interactive online?
  • Are you a web developer, designer or just a news junkie with a hankering to hack?

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An evening of brainstorming over beers & pizza awaits — ultimately helping journalists take advantage of the open web and engage with citizens in new ways.

Event Details

When: Wednesday 1st June, 2011 (17.00 – 19.00 with Beer & Pizza included)
Where: BBC Club, New Broadcasting House, Oxford Rd, M60 1SJ (map)
Tickets: FREE! Now available on Eventbrite

Also, be sure to check out the full agenda & follow @KnightMozilla on Twitter for the latest news and updates.

Brainstorming

Team up with innovative peers and brainstorm & sketch ideas that help journalists take advantage of the open web and engage with citizens in new ways.

At the same time, qualify directly for a yearlong paid fellowship at the BBC, the Guardian and other major news outlets by entering your ideas for any of these #MoJo challenges.

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