In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, newsrooms are under constant pressure to produce and distribute content across multiple platforms. While this speed enables wider reach, it also increases the risk of copyright infringement, often unintentional, yet potentially costly. Understanding the fundamentals of copyright is no longer optional; it is essential for every media professional.
About the Speaker
Dr Seemantani Sharma is a qualified attorney with over thirteen years of post-qualification experience across media, regulatory, and commercial legal practice. She holds law degrees from Australia, the United States, and India, and specialises in intellectual property law, media regulation, and contract negotiation.
The Media Academy invites all union members to join our upcoming online webinar, “Copyright 101 for Newsrooms,” designed to equip participants with practical legal awareness to confidently navigate the risks and responsibilities of modern news reporting across platforms, including television, digital, and social media.
What You’ll Learn
– Key principles of copyright relevant to newsroom operations
– Best practices for sourcing, attributing, and sharing content
– Practical steps to minimise legal exposure in daily reporting
Who Should Attend
– Journalists and reporters
– Editors and newsroom managers
– Digital and social media teams
– Content producers and broadcast professionals
– Anyone involved in sourcing, creating, or publishing news content