Partially-Funded Fellowship for Journalists of Color from Poynter Institute in USA

Poynter Institute is offering Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media (2022) Fellowship. The Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media is a transformative, tuition-free leadership program that trains journalists of color working in digital media to thrive, professionally and personally.

Thanks to the generous support of program sponsors, tuition for the academy is free.

Employers are encouraged to support participant travel. A limited number of travel stipends will be available.

• All journalists of color working in the digital space with leadership responsibilities or demonstrated leadership potential.
• Poynter and The Washington Post will select a group of 30 journalists for the program. 
• Journalists of color working in U.S.-based news organizations are encouraged to apply. We value diversity and seek to create a rich mix of personal and professional experience in each class. A positive group dynamic is essential to the success of this program.
• Participants are selected after multiple rounds of review with an emphasis on ensuring diversity across race, ethnicity, geography, age, platform/medium, organization size, and expertise. We aim to create a cohort from diverse career backgrounds and organizations, including TV, radio, digital-only, start-ups and nonprofits.
• The Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media will take place at the Poynter Institute in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, from Oct. 9 through Oct. 14, 2022. This is an immersive experience and an opportunity to step away from your newsroom and home life to focus on yourself. Expect full days of programming, with optional social activities. 

Learning Outcomes

The interactive, week-long academy will focus on critical skills journalists of color need on their paths to leadership in digital journalism and technology. Sessions will explore:

1. Developing effective management styles
2. Understanding journalism business models
3. Navigating newsroom and digital culture
4. Building collaborative teams
5. Managing across differences
6. Audience engagement
7. Emerging technologies
8. Coaching critical thinking

Application process

This is one of Poynter’s most competitive programs. A recommendation letter is required, and it should speak to future career prospects to help distinguish candidates.

Poynter Institute:

A global leader in journalism. It is the world’s leading instructor, innovator, convener and resource for anyone who aspires to engage and inform citizens.

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