Press Corps

approximate committee size: 30 delegates

Press Corps allows delegates to obtain first-hand experience reporting on committees and writing hard news and feature pieces as the stories break. Each delegate will assume the position of a reporter from a different media outlet and accordingly take on the perspective and viewpoint of their respective publication (ex. BBC, the New York Times, Al Jazeera). Throughout the weekend, delegates will report on one of NAIMUN LXII’s 40 other committees, following leads, gathering sources, and synthesizing information into articles that will be released as part of the “NAIMUN Daily.” Delegates will also employ multimedia tools, including social media, to broadcast their journalism to the public. As reporters, each individual will be held to high journalistic and professional standards reflecting the growing need to bridge the gap between those in power and the public. In the event of a press conference, delegates will be challenged to produce relevant and concise questions to ask within committees to craft the best report. Being in Press Corps is fast-paced and demanding but it demonstrates that the media is essential to chronicling and influencing the news as we know it.

Note: Technology may be allowed in Press Corps at the chair’s discretion. Additionally, delegates in Press Corps do not need to submit a position paper.

eDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Caroline woodward

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Learn what constitutes effective journalism as they broach real-time committee developments in the voice of their respective publications.

  • See the importance of collaborating with peers in a professional capacity to craft stories reflecting diverse perspectives in the public interest.

  • Understand the sheer impact of news media on global affairs and the consequent significance of factual and transparent reporting in the present day.

  • Develop compelling social media posts to accompany their stories and mirror the ever-growing relevance of effective digital content in rallying the public.

about the editor-in-chief

Caroline Woodward is a member of the class of 2027 in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in English and Government, and minoring in Journalism. She has been involved in Model UN since high school, where she both competed and staffed various tournaments, and college, where she served as Executive Editor of Press Corps during NAIMUN LXI. She is currently incredibly honored to have been selected to now serve as Editor-in-Chief of Press Corps for NAIMUN LXII (can you tell she loves Press Corps). Outside of MUN, Caroline is a tutor for the D.C. Schools Project, a member of the Women’s Center, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Club Rugby, and a deputy editor for the film and media section of Georgetown’s newspaper, the Hoya. She is a self-identified “film bro,” a queso connoisseur, and a huge fan of napping at inappropriate times. She was born in Charleston, SC, raised in Hershey, PA, but most recently calls Atlanta, GA home. She is ready and all-too willing to talk passionately, and at great length, about any of these places at any time. Above all else though, Caroline is super excited to make this year’s Press Corps one for the books (or papers)!