Emerging News Leadership Open House
Are you, or do you know a passionate publisher, founder, editor, manager and another emerging leader in a local and/or rural news organization in the United States and abroad? This tuition-free, online training program might be for you!
Refine your understanding of the new business realities of journalism, upgrade your digital skills, explore emerging technologies and gain confidence in your leadership and strategic skills. 🌟
Join us for an exclusive sneak peek into the inaugural cohort of the online Emerging News Leadership program developed at Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York, in partnership with Google News Initiative.
🎙️ Join Senior Program Director Niketa Patel and guests in a live Q&A session about the program.
ABOUT THE EMERGING NEWS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
This 6-month online, tuition-free training program prepares a diverse group of rural and local media leaders to run sustainable news organizations by focusing on advanced digital skills, the business of journalism, management and leadership.
The application will be open through February 9. The program will run from April 9 to June 18, 2024, break for the summer, and resume from September 3 to December 3, 2024.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Niketa Patel is the Senior Director of Leadership Programs at the Newmark J-School. Most recently, Senior Director of Partnerships and Platforms at The 19th, Niketa heads the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership, as well as other J+ leadership initiatives.