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Welcome to 2023. Our events and experience team is off to the races, hosting dozens of senior media executives ([link removed]) as part of the Media Transformation Challenge ([link removed]) here at Poynter. We’re also actively recruiting for the first Lead With Influence ([link removed]) program this year (deadline Jan. 30) and the competitive Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media ([link removed]) (deadline Feb. 17). More details on these and other opportunities below.
This year, we hope to learn with you, grow with you, and maybe even work with you. We’re hiring ([link removed]) for a variety of positions! A major perk ([link removed]) ? Poynter closes for a paid, two-week winter break. Maybe that’s why we’re feeling refreshed and ready for what comes next.
Onward!
FEATURED TRAINING
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Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media
In-person program, Oct. 1-6
The Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media is a transformative leadership program that trains BIPOC journalists working in digital media to thrive professionally and personally. Poynter has connected and empowered nearly 200 journalists of color to be self-aware managers, visionary leaders and change agents through this program. Is this your year?
Cost: $500. Apply by Feb. 17.
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Lead With Influence
Online program, Feb. 6-27
This four-session online workshop is designed to help women and nonbinary journalists in the industry use their social capital to lead with influence. If you have the official title of project manager or product manager, or are in the position of being responsible for outcomes without formally supervising anyone (including those all-important bridge roles in audience, innovation and strategy), this program is for you.
Poynter will host an edition of Lead With Influence open to all gender identities in July ([link removed]) .
Cost: $600. Register by Jan. 30.
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How Any Journalist Can Earn Trust (International Edition)
Self-directed course, start anytime
In this self-directed course, you’ll learn what news audiences in various parts of the world don’t understand about how journalism works. You’ll also look for opportunities to demonstrate credibility by explaining news processes, coverage goals and journalism ethics in accordance with the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles.
Cost: Free.
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** Understand U.S. Immigration From the Border to the Heartland
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Self-directed course, start anytime
This five-part, self-directed course will help you develop a solid understanding of immigration and accurately communicate about process, policy and people. Whether you’re looking to diversify your sources, tell more nuanced stories about your community, uncouple political rhetoric from policy proposals or simply level up as a well-rounded reporter, this immigration course is for you.
Cost. Free.
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SAVE THE DATES
Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship 2023-2024
In-person and online program, application opens in January
Kristen Hare ([link removed]) co-leads this yearlong fellowship that blends training, mentorship and work experience. Applications for the fellowship program open in January and the opening session will take place in August. See the most recent cohort here ([link removed]) .
ACES Certificate in Editing
Self-directed course bundle, available starting Feb. 1
Our most popular training program ever is getting a major reboot. Set to relaunch in the next few weeks, this course has been completely revamped and consists of more than 20 hours of learning designed to get you thinking about accuracy, verification and language. The price right now is $150, with a significant discount for members of ACES: The Society of Editing.
Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders
In-person program, St. Petersburg, Florida, April 24-28
This popular seminar for journalists with up to five years of total experience as people managers will take place just once in 2023. Poynter adjunct faculty Chris Sheridan ([link removed]) will be the program director. Applications will open soon. Review the 2022 program page here ([link removed]) .
GlobalFact 10
Online and in-person program, Seoul, South Korea, June 28-30
The world’s largest fact-checking summit, hosted by Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network, will take place in South Korea in 2023. See the GlobalFact 9 program page here ([link removed]) .
Executive Leadership Summit
Online program, Sept. 11-13
This is a three-day, online gathering designed for top-level media leaders who can set the tone and vision for the future of their enterprise. Poynter’s Sitara Nieves ([link removed]) will be the lead faculty. Applications will open soon. See the 2022 program page here ([link removed]) .
Level Up: Critical Skills for Local Reporters
Online program, October TBD
We launched this master-class level program for reporters in 2022, and we’re excited to host it again in October 2023. Poynter’s Kristen Hare ([link removed]) will lead the program. Registration will open in 2023. See the 2022 program here ([link removed]) .
Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color
In-person program, Nov. 15-18, St. Petersburg, Florida
One of our hallmark programs, this writing workshop will return in 2023. Tom Huang ([link removed]) will lead the program. Applications will open soon. Review the 2022 program page here ([link removed]) .
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