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Poynter is offering a free leadership academy for diversity in media. Applications are due soon. Here are the details form Poynter:
In-person: Oct. 9-14, 2022
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.
In partnership with The Washington Post, the Poynter Institute is looking for the next 30 journalists of color to participate in its sixth academy. This group will join a network of 150+ graduates who regularly describe their experience as “life-changing.”
The program structure and curriculum provide participants the connections, confidence and skills to confront their challenges. Sessions are designed fresh each year to respond to industry trends, participant needs and evolving management challenges. Underscoring everything is Poynter’s expertise in leadership training and The Post’s expertise in digital innovation.
Cost: Free. Apply by Jan. 15, 2022.