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That's just the beginning.
Over the span of eight months, Beat Academy will give you roadmaps to spot and tell stories that will drive engagement and have real impact in your community. New ways to cover crime. How to see if your area is getting its share of new federal energy and infrastructure dollars. Examining what the leading federal immigration plans mean for your community.
Our current lineup includes:
🤑 The growing reach of private equity (March 2, 16, 30)
🌊 Preparing for climate change (April 6, 13, 27)
💸 Tracking ARPA/infrastructure funds near you (May 4, 18)
🌎 New immigration patterns and challenges (June 8, 15)
🦺 Bringing a community focus to crime reporting (July 13, 20)
🩺 Health care trends in non-metro areas (Sept. 7, 21)
✅ Misinformation (Oct. 5, 19)
Just $75 gives you access to all of these sessions, though you can tune in to only the ones you need the most. Plus, there are discounts for newsrooms that buy at least five seats in Beat Academy.
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DEADLINE FRIDAY! Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media
In-person program, St. Petersburg, Florida, Oct. 1-6
Are you a BIPOC journalist with leadership responsibilities? This transformational leadership academy at Poynter will help you multiply your impact. You will learn how to:
✅ Develop effective management styles
✅ Understand journalism business models
✅ Navigate newsroom and digital culture
You’ll also gain a cohort of supportive peers. This isn’t only a weeklong, immersive experience. The lessons and connections transcend the program and last a lifetime.
Cost: $500. Apply by Friday, Feb. 17.
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Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders
In-person program, St. Petersburg, Florida, April 24-28
It’s time to let Poynter help you jumpstart your management career.
Maybe you’re an inexperienced manager just starting your new role. Or maybe you’ve got a couple years of managerial experience but have had little leadership training. In either case, you could use some tools — along with a big dose of confidence.
This popular in-person seminar will help you build a strong foundation as a leader so your staff can engage and excel. Apply as soon as you’re interested. We always meet capacity for this program and will only offer it once in 2023.
Cost: $1,500. Apply by Feb. 27.
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Self-paced certificate program, start anytime
The ACES Introductory Certificate in Editing ([link removed]) is a rigorous seven-part certificate program that ranges from basics on clarity and verification to deep dives that explain how errors get inserted into copy and how to fact-check online content with the latest techniques. Newly revised and updated for 2023, this program draws together knowledge from some of the nation’s leading editors, fact-checkers and academics for a fast-paced experience that will challenge and entertain you on your quest to becoming a world-class editor.
The first of our three-part certification program, this foundational program will have you polishing copy, sussing out misinformation and developing a sparkling rapport with writers in no time.
Cost: $150. ACES members enjoy a discounted rate of $99, which they can access on the ACES website ([link removed]) inside the membership portal ([link removed]) .
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In-person and online, Aug. 3, 2023-May 15, 2024
As a Poynter-Koch fellow, you’ll have the opportunity to find placement as a paid, full-time journalist at a participating news outlet, joining colleagues who are passionate about journalism and the critical role of the free press in society. You’ll learn from each other, on the job, and from a robust, real-world curriculum presented by seasoned, professional journalists.
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Cost: Free. Apply by March 10.
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SABEW23: Navigating Beyond the Pandemic
In-person, St. Petersburg, Florida, April 20-22
The Poynter Institute will host SABEW’s annual conference for the association of business journalists at its global headquarters. This year’s conference, themed “Navigating beyond the pandemic,” will convene newsmakers, economists and top business journalists from around the country to discuss the state and future of business journalism in a post-pandemic world. Register now ([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]) .
Lead With Influence
Online program, July 10-31
This is an interactive, virtual training for all leaders who manage big responsibilities — such as processes, products or platforms — without direct reports. Cost: $600. Apply by June 2 ([link removed]) .
Lead With Influence
Online program, Nov. 6-27
This edition of the popular online leadership program is for women and nonbinary leaders who manage big responsibilities without direct reports. Cost: $600. Apply by Oct. 13 ([link removed]) .
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In-person, Tampa, Florida, Nov. 18
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