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Get support, find camaraderie and advance your career in this renowned Poynter leadership program

The Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Media has transformed the careers of more than 650 people since 2015. During a week often described as overflowing with “Poynter magic,” each participant learns to manage teams more effectively, hone and communicate their strategic vision and steer their organizations toward success. But perhaps more importantly, graduates join a global community of support.

This camaraderie is established during the program through honest, candid and often vulnerable conversations, hands-on activities, unstructured time to socialize, and shared experiences. Each participant’s circle expands after the program as alumni from different classes network, connect online and in person, and even mentor each other.

Our program welcomes all women, including cis and trans women, as well as nonbinary and gender nonconforming journalists who are comfortable in a space that centers the experiences of women in media. 

This leadership academy is open to 30 participants. Tuition is $1,350 and the training will take place March 24-28, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Apply by Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

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The journalists’ guide to debunking health misinformation (October 2024)
Webinar
Thursday, Oct. 3, noon Eastern


In partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Risk Less. Do More. campaign, this free, 90-minute Poynter webinar featuring CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta will help journalists debunk false narratives about vaccines and respiratory illnesses, find out about the common falsehoods that experts are tracking, and access reliable data and legitimate information about vaccination rates and trends in the communities journalists cover.

Cost: Free.
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Beat Academy: Health Care and the 2024 Election
Webinar
Thursday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m. Eastern


In this final session of Beat Academy 2024, experts from KFF and KFF Health News will walk journalists through the health care policies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and examine the friction points when immigration and health care overlap.

Enroll now for just $18: Use code 24healthBA18 at checkout.
 
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Level Up: AI for Journalists (2024)

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. Enroll by Sept. 30. 

Cost: $649.
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Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders (December 2024)

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. Apply by Oct. 11.

Cost: $1,500. 
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Grant Writing for Journalists (2024)
Online, self-directed course
Learn the ins and outs of applying for grants to support your journalism, from developing a project or program to measuring its success. 
Cost: Free. Enroll anytime.

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.

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 tip sheets and Understanding U.S. Immigration from the Border to the Heartland, a free six-part, self-directed course.
Cost: Free.

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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.
Cost: $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. 
Cost: $250 or $175 for ACES members. Learn more.
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