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Session offers ideas for addressing burnout

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The Missouri School of Journalism is offering the following free workshop March 5-7 titled “Bringing the Four-Day Work Week to Broadcast Newsrooms.”

Here’s more:

The Reynolds Journalism Institute is excited to invite you to Bringing the Four-Day Work Week to Broadcast Newsrooms.

Burnout in journalism is real—and newsroom leaders are searching for solutions. One of the most effective? Flexible scheduling, including a four-day work week. 

The Missouri School of Journalism’s Reynolds Journalism Institute partnered with SmithGeiger to conduct one of the largest studies on burnout in the industry. The findings were clear: greater flexibility helps combat burnout, improve retention, and strengthen workplace culture. 

That’s why we’re hosting Bringing the Four-Day Work Week to Broadcast Newsrooms—a free, hands-on workshop designed for newsroom leaders. Join us March 6-7, 2025, on campus at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Missouri to explore how to make flexible scheduling work in your newsroom.

What You’ll Learn: 

✅ Proven strategies for transitioning to a four-day work week—logistics, benefits, and challenges.
✅ Lessons from newsroom leaders who have successfully made the shift.
✅ Insights on staff retention, morale, and budget impact.
✅ Practical guidance on gaining leadership buy-in.
✅ An action plan tailored to your newsroom.

Workshop Leaders Include: 

  • Mikel Lauber – Director of News at KOLN-TV, who has led three newsrooms through this transition.
  • Jennifer Mizgata – Creator of the Building News Culture training & founder of Little Key. 
  • The Reynold’s Journalism Institute Team, with presentations from industry experts on retention and newsroom culture. 

Schedule Overview: 

  • March 5 – Participant arrivals 
  • March 6 – Full day of learning & hands-on activities 
  • March 7 – Half-day focused on implementation planning; departures after lunch 

Logistics & RSVP: 
✅ FREE to attend, with hotel accommodations, breakfast, and lunch covered for traveling participants.
⚡ Space is limited—secure your spot now:  

This is your chance to be at the forefront of newsroom transformation. We hope to see you there!