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In a newsroom, every decision shapes the story.
It takes the right call at the right moment, balancing audience, ratings and ethics, to make it work. And it all comes down to one group: TV producers.
Recognizing their pivotal role, Poynter created a specialized training program designed to support and empower these newsroom leaders. Peak Producing: Elevate Your Newsroom, Accelerate Your Career ([link removed]) tackles the daily challenges producers face—from deciding what to cover to managing multiple platforms and meeting tight deadlines.

As program leader and Poynter Faculty Kerwin Speight ([link removed]) puts it, "Producers' ability to think critically and connect the dots is crucial. This program provides the fundamentals needed to produce content in a world that’s changing at a rapid pace.”

Over five days in St. Petersburg, Florida, participants will share ideas, learn proven methods and receive invaluable feedback on how to enhance their leadership and decision-making skills.

Makenzie Thusen of KXAN, a past participant, says, "Last year, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the producing game at the Poynter Institute. Since then, I feel I’ve grown in an immense way professionally. I highly recommend their training.”

Applications for the program remain open until January 31st. Apply today ([link removed]) to secure your spot and take the next step in your career.
Also this week: Season 2 of The Poynter Report Podcast launches

2025 has started with a bang, and with a lot of questions about what is happening in the media, season 2 of the Poynter Report Podcast is here. Join veteran journalist and media critic Tom Jones and his industry insider guests for 20 minutes every other week to feel informed and invested in the most relevant media news. Follow “The Poynter Report Podcast” on Apple Podcasts ([link removed]) , Spotify ([link removed]) or Amazon Music ([link removed]) .

Read on to see what other training programs Poynter is offering this year.
FEATURED TRAINING
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** Beat Academy: Polarized America
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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.
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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 workshop will equip new managers with the critical skills needed to effectively delegate, onboard and retain top talent and conduct fair, results-driven conversations, forging a successful path to strong leadership in journalism. Apply by Feb. 14, 2025.
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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, developing style guides and building trust and career resilience with this new program, designed for 2025.
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** Covering Child Welfare: A Journalist’s Guide to Impactful Reporting
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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.

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ADDITIONAL TRAINING

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. ([link removed])
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 ([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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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. 29, at 1 p.m. Eastern, and pairs with a foundational self-directed course on fact-checking ([link removed]) .
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