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Applications for three of Poynter's most sought-after trainings are due in a little less than a month.
The Executive Editorial Integrity and Leadership Initiative ([link removed]) is designed to teach general managers of U.S.-based public media stations strategies to strengthen editorial leadership and build capacity within public media.
The Leadership Academy for Women in Media ([link removed]) is designed to help women and nonbinary journalists strengthen managerial strengths; navigate ethical decision-making; strategize ahead of difficult conversations and negotiations; manage up, down and across generations; delegate with purpose; and create a unique formula for work-life chemistry.
And finally, Transforming Local Crime Reporting Into Public Safety Journalism ([link removed]) teaches newsroom teams to transform their impact on the community by reimagining reporting on criminal justice and crime.
Applications for each of these trainings are due Friday, Dec. 6. Read below for more details on each course, and other ways in which Poynter can help you enhance your career.
FEATURED TRAINING
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** Executive Editorial Integrity and Leadership Initiative (2025-26)
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In-person and virtual seminar
April-October 2025
Free, thanks to Corporation for Public Broadcasting
This six-month fellowship for executive managers of public media stations is designed to equip station managers with powerful support tools and provide cohort-based as well as individualized training to help them uphold public media journalism’s highest editorial standards and successfully lead every part of their station.
Applications ([link removed]) are due Dec. 6.
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Leadership Academy for Women in Media (March 2025)
In-person program
March 24-28, 2025, St. Petersburg, Florida
$1,350
This program, which has transformed the careers of more than 650 people since 2015, promises to not only strengthen your ability to manage, strategize and delegate but provide unparalleled camaraderie and networking. Open to women, including cis and trans women, as well as nonbinary and gender nonconforming journalists. Apply by Dec. 6.
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Transforming Local Crime Reporting Into Public Safety Journalism (2025)
Virtual seminar
Monthly, March-October 2025
$600 per newsroom team (before Dec. 6)
Now in its fourth year, this change management program has led more than 500 journalists in over 80 newsrooms to evolve their traditional reporting on crimes, safety and criminal justice.
Ensure that your newsroom is on the cutting edge of our nation's evolving criminal justice system coverage. Apply by Dec. 6 for 40% off the regular $1,000 price.
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Lead with Influence (February 2025)
Virtual training
For leaders who manage big responsibilities — such as processes, products or platforms — and have no direct reports. Cost: $600. Apply by Jan. 10, 2025. ([link removed])
Peak Producing: Elevate Your Newsroom, Accelerate Your Career (April 2025)
In-person training
TV producers get practical and tactical skills to create compelling, engaging and informative newscasts, programs and content while managing the complexities of local journalism. Cost: $899. Apply by Jan. 24, 2025. ([link removed])
Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders (April 2025)
In-person training
Focus on the critical skills that new managers need to help forge successful paths to leadership in journalism. Cost: $1,550. Apply by Feb. 14, 2025. ([link removed])
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. ([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.
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.
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