In our Writing an Op-Ed informational webinar, participants will learn how to draft an op-ed — or any kind of opinion piece, whether in print or digital media — in order to advance a broader goal of policy change. An effective op-ed requires having a clear point, an understanding of your audience, and the unique voice of the writer. This webinar will go into the basics for achieving all of those points, as well as discuss strategies for pitching an op-ed to media stakeholders to reach the audiences that matter most for impacting policy.
The webinar’s content is derived from our broader curriculum, which is usually reserved for individuals and organizations going through our cohort trainings. We encourage participants attending our Writing an Op-Ed informational webinar to continue their training in understanding and impacting policy by applying to another Aspen Policy Academy program.
Webinar FAQs
We will update the following FAQs as we receive additional questions about our webinars. If your question is not answered here or in the materials above, please contact us.
Who are the speakers for these webinars?
These webinars are conducted by experienced Aspen Policy Academy staff and/or Aspen-trained professionals. Our trainers generally have experience both in policymaking within government and in working with outside advocacy organizations. They leverage their experiences in the policy process to share insights into how policy is made — and how it can be made better.
How do I join a webinar?
Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation link with information for joining the Zoom meeting that will host each webinar. We will also send this link through reminder emails shared before the webinar starts. Please open this link in your browser at the scheduled time.
What is the fee for webinar registration?
There is no registration fee for attending Aspen Policy Academy webinars.
What is the duration of each webinar?
Each webinar session will last for 60 minutes, unless otherwise indicated in your registration information. This time includes approximately 15 minutes for live chat-based questions and answers.
How can I ask questions to the speaker?
Once you have joined the webinar, you can post questions using the Q&A function in Zoom.
Can other attendees see the questions I posted?
No, only the speaker and Aspen Policy Academy staff can see incoming questions, and we will answer them verbally or in the audience chat.
Will I receive the certificate of participation for attending the webinar?
No, we don’t share certificates or other kinds of recognition for attending our webinars. Participants are welcome to apply to another Aspen Policy Academy program following our webinars to undergo more intense training in the policy process.
Where can I suggest topics for future webinars?
You can share topic suggestions through the feedback survey shared with webinar attendees, or you can contact us.
Do you partner with outside organizations to host policy webinars for specific audiences?
Yes! Please reach out to discuss opportunities.
