Melbourne journalists who missed out on this year’s Walkley Media Conference, put down your notepads, one of the headliners is coming your way.

New York University’s Jay Rosen, one of the leading thinkers on the future of journalism, is in Melbourne today to have a casual conversation.

The free event will take place Tuesday 17 August from at 6.30pm for a 7pm start on the Ground Floor Multi Function Space at 111 Bourke Street.

RSVP by 16 August at events@walkleys.com. Food and drink will be provided so book in! In the meantime, check out Jay Rosen’s apppearance on ABC TV’s Lateline on Thursday night.

If you’re a journalism student click here for details on the free event.