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Leadership in journalism matters now more than ever. In today's rapidly changing and often uncertain world, effective leaders are crucial for guiding organizations through complex challenges, motivating change, adapting to new technology, and creating a positive culture that fosters trust and resilience.
Strong leadership is a critical factor for navigating turbulent times and achieving goals, and it doesn’t have to start at the top. Poynter’s Lead with Influence ([link removed]) is an interactive, virtual training for leaders who manage big responsibilities — such as processes, products or platforms — and have no direct reports.
As the industry navigates new technologies and audience needs, it is imperative for news organizations to adapt, innovate and redefine their value. Don’t miss the opportunity to drive the change you want to see. The future of journalism starts now.
Consider this training and other upcoming Poynter opportunities as we head toward the new year.
FEATURED TRAINING
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Lead with Influence (February 2025)
Virtual seminar
Wednesdays in February
$600
This is an interactive, virtual training for leaders who manage big responsibilities — such as processes, products or platforms — and have no direct reports. Apply by Jan. 10, 2025
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Peak Producing: Elevate Your Newsroom, Accelerate Your Career (2025)
In-person training
April 7-11, 2025, St. Petersburg, Florida
$899
TV producers are often the unsung heroes of the newsroom. This seminar will empower producers with the practical and tactical skills needed to create compelling, engaging and informative newscasts, programs and content while managing the complexities of local journalism. Apply by Jan. 24, 2025.
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Transforming Local Crime Reporting Into Public Safety Journalism (2025)
Virtual seminar
Monthly, March-October 2025
$1,000 per newsroom team
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. Applications are due Jan. 17.
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Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders (April 2025)
In-person training
April 28-May 2, 2025, St. Petersburg, Florida
$1,550
This dynamic, in-person, five-day workshop will focus on the critical skills that new managers need to help forge successful paths to leadership in journalism, media and technology. Apply by Feb. 14, 2025.
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING

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.
Cost: $250 or $175 for ACES members. Learn more ([link removed]) .
MORE POYNTER RESOURCES
Fact-Checking Capacity Building for Canadian Journalists
Poynter's International Fact-Checking Network is offering free training to current and aspiring fact-checkers in Canada, thanks to a new program supported by the Google News Initiative. This opportunity is open exclusively to Canada-based participants.
The next webinar is Wednesday, Jan. 8 , at 1 p.m. Eastern, and pairs with a foundational self-directed course on fact-checking ([link removed]) .
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LinkedIn Live — AI ethics leaders share guidance for modern newsrooms
Join Poynter faculty Kelly McBride ([link removed]) , Alex Mahadevan ([link removed]) and Tony Elkins ([link removed]) on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at noon Eastern for a thought-provoking, 45-minute LinkedIn Live tackling one of today’s most pressing questions: How can journalists ethically integrate artificial intelligence into their reporting and newsrooms?
This LinkedIn Live will bring together Poynter’s AI experts to explore how journalists can navigate this rapidly evolving technology while preserving audience trust and addressing the growing threat of misinformation. Sign up here. ([link removed])
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FROM OUR NEWSROOM
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• Soon-Shiong and Bezos provide fresh evidence for the downsides of billionaire news ownership ([link removed]) , By Tom Jones
• There’s a line between documenting the glorification of a shooter and perpetuating it ([link removed]) , By Kelly McBride
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