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Club Coverage 101: Introduction

Kick off your club coverage training with this short introduction that explains why clubs deserve deeper storytelling in your yearbook. This video sets the stage for the full series, showing students how stronger coverage starts with noticing people, asking better questions and approaching clubs with a journalist’s curiosity.

Learn the most common mistakes that hold staffs back from capturing meaningful club stories. This quick breakdown helps your team rethink its coverage habits and start producing stronger, more intentional content. 

Discover three simple but powerful questions that transform how students approach club storytelling. Use them to shift your staff from event-based reporting to people-centered coverage.

A smoother, more organized club photo day is possible. This video shares smart strategies your staff can use to improve consistency, efficiency and the overall quality of your club photos.

Top yearbook programs don’t rely on luck. They use systems. This video introduces the coverage habits and tools that help advanced staffs capture better stories throughout the year.

Clubs are full of overlooked human moments. This video highlights four story types your staff is likely missing and shows how to spot deeper, more compelling angles for your book.

Watch the training video, “Fall in Line: Organize Your Club Coverage” with Susan McNulty, CJE to further enhance your approach to Club Photo Day. 

Season 3, Episode 5 of That Yearbook Podcast digs into one of the most overlooked parts of yearbook production: club coverage. Sabrina Cady, CJE and Jim Jordan break down how to find real stories, prioritize people over events, plan smarter, improve club picture day and rethink how clubs fit into your overall coverage strategy. If your staff struggles to move beyond basic group photos, this episode will give you the direction you need.

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