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Journalism is constantly evolving, and so are you. At Poynter, we’re committed to helping address today’s most pressing challenges with innovative, practical programs that keep you ahead. We’ve already launched three brand-new trainings designed to help you sharpen your skills and tackle the issues that matter most. From reporting, editing and storytelling, don’t miss what’s new at Poynter in 2025.
👉 Beat Academy: Polarized America – Our latest virtual training includes two webinars exploring reporting on polarization and Christian Nationalism, with the chance to attend an exclusive in-person workshop and compete for reporting grants of up to $6,500.
👉 Poynter ACES Advanced Certificate in Editing – The final installment in our three-part editing series, this advanced program builds on foundational and intermediate skills. Dive into complex topics like AI, developmental editing, inclusivity and creating style guides to elevate your editing expertise.
👉 Covering Child Welfare: A Journalist’s Guide to Impactful Reporting – A fully funded, transformational program helping U.S. newsrooms report on critical child welfare issues.
These opportunities reflect our commitment to providing journalists with the tools they need to thrive in a fast-changing world. Don’t miss your chance to join—check them out today.
And while you’re here, a quick reminder: entries are open for the 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes. Submit your best work before the early bird deadline on Jan. 31 for a discounted entry fee of $75. Final entries are due by Feb. 14, 2025.
Stay sharp, stay curious and let Poynter help you achieve your best year yet.
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Peak Producing: Elevate Your Newsroom, Accelerate Your Career |
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. |
| Beat Academy: Polarized America |
Online webinar series
February 20 and 27, 2025
1:00 – 2:15 PM Eastern
$15 for both sessions
Led by seasoned journalists and experts, this course will guide participants in identifying common reporting pitfalls that can escalate polarization, while offering research-backed techniques to strengthen their practice. Journalists will gain insights into reporting responsibly on Christian Nationalism and discover ways to include a range of voices in their stories. |
| Covering Child Welfare: A Journalist's Guide to Impactful Reporting |
Online workshop series
March 21-August 22, 2025
Free
This course is designed for journalists who want to deepen their connection with their communities and expand their audience by covering the critical issues surrounding child protection and the foster care system. Apply by Feb. 14, 2025. |
| Poynter ACES Advanced Certificate in Editing |
Self-directed course
Start anytime
$650 or $500 for ACES members.
Building on the skills in the introductory and intermediate certificates, the Poynter ACES Advanced Certificate in Editing is a seven-part certification program that engages participants in the most advanced facets of editing. Delve deeper into artificial intelligence, developmental editing, editing for inclusivity, developing style guides and building trust and career resilience with this new program, designed for 2025. |
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.
Lead With Influence (Sept. 2025)
In-person training
This is an interactive, virtual training for leaders who manage big responsibilities — such as processes, products or platforms — and have no direct reports.
Cost: $600. Apply by July 31, 2025.
Grant Writing for Journalists
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.
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.
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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. 22, at 1 p.m. Eastern, and pairs with a foundational self-directed course on fact-checking.
Register for the webinar here. |
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