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Build next-level management ([link removed]) skills; master scene creation ([link removed]) and book proposals ([link removed]) ; get a primer on health equity reporting ([link removed]) ; learn tangible investigative ([link removed]) skills; get the latest developments ([link removed]) in fact-checking

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"I was about as relaxed as I’ve ever been in a professional setting because I didn’t feel like people were judging my comments, thoughts or ideas through how they view the color of my skin."
- Marq Burnett, associate editor at American City Business Journals

If you're ready to invest in your growth in a space where your leadership potential can thrive without the burden of representing anyone but yourself, Poynter has designed this leadership academy ([link removed]) with you in mind.
Ready for five days where your voice matters and your experiences are validated? There’s just over a week before deadline day for this year’s only workshop ([link removed]) .
"So many of us did not realize how badly we needed to be in a room full of people who look just like us who are dealing with the same goals and problems in their newsrooms,” said Kayleigh Skinner, managing editor of Race & Equity at Open Campus, who attended the Diversity Leadership Academy in 2022. “A lot of what we talked about during our week together was framed around our identities and experiences as JOCs, and how we can use this to inform our decisions as leaders moving forward."
This judgment-free environment ([link removed]) allows participants to share and troubleshoot the unique challenges they come across. They get the opportunity to be who they are while getting tools to become catalysts for the change they’d like to make.
Eva-Marie Ayala, the new assistant managing editor at the Fort Worth Report, called her academy experience life-changing. "Hands down the single, most powerful professional/personal development I’ve ever experienced. Learned so much from these amazing journalists,” she said.
Laura Albast, a fellow at the Institute for Palestine Studies, credits the academy with building her confidence to navigate diverse career scenarios. "I discover that with every new situation or opportunity that arises in my work, I am presented with options that weren't possible for me to think about before attending the academy," she said.
The most valuable part for Juan Jaramillo, assistant commentary editor at The Dallas Morning News, was connecting with his fellow leaders. "The workshops are important, but the strength of the academy is the cohort," he said.
The application process is simple and direct, with no reference letter required. Say yes to your leadership potential.
Apply by Aug. 29 ([link removed]) .
UPCOMING DEADLINES
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Mining for Memoir ([link removed])
Online workshop
Oct. 6 - 27, 2025
$499
Turn your life story into a memoir in this four-week virtual workshop led by Poynter’s Director of Craft Kristen Hare, featuring accomplished authors as guest instructors. Master essential memoir writing skills from genre selection and scene creation to research techniques and book proposal development.

Deadline: Sept. 19.
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** Covering Mental Health Equity: A Mental Health Reporting Project Webinar ([link removed])
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Webinar
Sept. 9, 1 p.m. Eastern
Free
This free one-hour webinar on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. Eastern teaches journalists of all beats how to cover mental health equity. Participants learn to find diverse sources, understand systemic barriers and get replay access after the webinar airs.

Deadline to tune in live: Sept. 9.
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CUSTOM RESOURCES
📍 Poynter AI Ethics Consulting ([link removed])
Tailored training at your preferred time
$̶4̶,̶5̶0̶0̶ $1,750
Book a 90-minute custom session with Poynter's Alex Mahadevan ([link removed]) to get:
* Research-backed audience insights on AI in journalism
* Proven strategies for AI transparency and trust-building
* A hands-on workshop to craft or update your AI ethics policy
* Customizable templates, toolkits and staff engagement resources

💡 Your organization's future starts with the right strategy. See how Poynter's Consulting & Coaching ([link removed]) gets you there.
IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
📍 Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color ([link removed])
Nov. 11 - 14, 2025
Free
Develop confidence and skills to share your unique perspective, build professional networks and address the underrepresentation of diverse voices in opinion journalism. Apply by Sept. 12.
📍 Essential Skills for New Managers (December 2025) ([link removed])
Dec. 1 - 5, 2025
$1,550
This dynamic five-day workshop provides the critical skills new managers need to help forge successful paths to leadership in journalism, media and technology. Apply by Oct. 3.
ONLINE COURSES
📍 Will Work for Impact: Fundamentals of Investigative Journalism ([link removed])
Oct. 2 - 30, 2025
$499
ProPublica's Alexandra Zayas leads live Thursday sessions where you'll dissect award-winning investigations, complete weekly assignments and receive direct feedback on your work.
📍 Tracking Digital Deception: OSINT Tools and Techniques for Investigating Online Harms ([link removed])
Aug. 21, 9 a.m. Eastern
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Join Indicator cofounders Alexios Mantzarlis and Craig Silverman on Aug. 21 for a live webinar to learn about tools and techniques to use in investigative journalism and fact-checking.
📍 Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing ([link removed])
Self-directed online courses
Get essential editing skills with Poynter's ACES Certificate programs. Choose from three progressive levels of self-directed online courses, with member discounts up to $150. Enroll today ([link removed]) to build editing expertise that sets you apart.
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