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'It was a powerful experience.'
The above sentiment is popular among those who've attended Poynter's Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color ([link removed]) .
The transformative, four-day seminar helps journalists of color find their voices and build skills for writing opinion pieces and personal essays.
We asked several recent attendees to share their feelings about the workshop and what they learned.
María Inés of the Center for Public Integrity said, “It was a powerful experience. Our writing coaches were incredibly kind and provided a safe environment for us to be vulnerable."
Esther Tseng, a food and travel writer, said, “I loved my time in Power of Diverse Voices. ... We all pushed each other to be the best, most vulnerable writers we could be."
Ismael Pérez of the Chicago Sun-Times said, “This was a monumental experience that helped me grow into the writer I am today.”
This in-person training ([link removed]) takes place Nov. 12-15 in St. Petersburg, Florida. It's free to accepted participants (though travel costs aren't covered). If you're interested, you should act now — applications for this competitive program close Sept. 6.
Read on for more ways Poynter seeks to enrich and enliven the careers of journalists.
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Digital Transformation Program
January-September, 2025
Poynter's Digital Transformation Program for public media, funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, builds on the success of the first Digital Transformation Program, which trained hundreds of leaders and station personnel, and led to millions in new digital revenue and users/subscribers.
Read more ([link removed]) about the program's two tracks and application process ([link removed]) , which closes Friday, Sept. 6.
Cost: Free.
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Lead with Influence (October 2024)
Online group seminar
Wednesdays in October, 1-5 p.m. Eastern
This is an interactive, virtual training for all leaders who manage big responsibilities — such as processes, products or platforms — but have no direct reports.
Apply by Sept. 13. ([link removed])
Cost: $600.
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Beat Academy: Climate Change
Online group seminar
Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. Eastern
There is no facet of our lives that doesn’t overlap with climate change. That means that for general assignment and beat reporters alike, there’s a climate change story waiting.
In partnership with the Society of Environmental Journalists, we will connect with reporters and editors who will share the habits and practices that generate leads; talk about keeping our eyes open; and explore reporting methods that turn nascent ideas into coverage that makes climate change real and relevant.
Cost: $75.
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** Level Up: AI for Journalists (2024)
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Online group seminar
Tuesdays in October, 1-3 p.m. Eastern
This four-week, interactive program will provide journalists with big-picture and practical looks at AI, including ethics and standards, fact-checking, and the chance to experiment with some popular tools to improve your own workflow.
Cost: $649.
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders
In-person training, Dec. 2-6
St. Petersburg, Florida
Whether you’re a few years into your first management position or just starting your journey, this workshop will help you build a strong foundation and give you the tools to help your teams excel and succeed. Cost: $1,500. Apply by Oct. 11. ([link removed])
Work-Life Chemistry
Six-week newsletter course
Kristen Hare, who teaches and covers local news for Poynter, has spent years preaching this popular reframe for work-life balance. In this course, she'll walk you through discovering your formula, building it for growth and using it to combat burnout.
Cost: $50. Enroll anytime. ([link removed])
Immigration resources
Tip sheet and online self-directed course
Zita Arocha is a bilingual journalist, writer and educator who's offering her decades of expertise covering immigration to Poynter learners through her Immigration Matters ([link removed]) tip sheets and Understanding U.S. Immigration from the Border to the Heartland ([link removed]) , a free six-part, self-directed course.
Cost: Free.
Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing
Self-directed online courses
Our Introductory Certificate helps you achieve greater communications clarity; learn how to embrace accuracy and verification; gives you ways to perfect your grammar, word use and style; and imparts the skills you need to make you the kind of editor people are hungry to work with. $150 or $99 for ACES members.
The Intermediate Certificate goes deeper into topics like grammar, working with writers, ethics, law and tech, offering a thorough grounding in the skills editors need to succeed in today's news, corporate and freelance environments. $250 or $175 for ACES members. Learn more. ([link removed])
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2024 Bowtie Ball honors Robin Roberts
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Join us Nov. 16 to raise a glass to Roberts, journalism, truth and democracy.
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Even the best of us get the cold shoulder from sources.
What should journalists do as they are increasingly shut out of efforts to cover public business and hold officials accountable?
Read out report, for one. Poynter convened a group of experts to engage in a discussion about this phenomenon and provide insights into what journalists can do about it.
“Shut Out: Strategies for good journalism when sources dismiss the press,” ([link removed]) makes the case that growing adversity from public officials toward journalists is damaging not just to the journalism industry, but detrimental to the public trust.
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