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Great journalism starts with great training, and Poynter’s programs provide the skills and connections to help you grow.

Applications for two upcoming training programs are due Feb. 14, 2025—a chance to learn from industry experts and join a community committed to impactful storytelling and strong leadership.

If you’re a rising newsroom leader, the in-person Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders ([link removed]) workshop (April 28–May 2 in St. Petersburg, Florida) will equip you with the tools to manage teams, retain top talent and lead with confidence.

For journalists covering child protection and foster care, the free online workshop series Covering Child Welfare: A Journalist’s Guide to Impactful Reporting ([link removed]) (March 21–Aug. 22) will help you deepen your reporting and connect with the communities you serve.

Read on to learn more about these trainings and explore additional Poynter opportunities.
FEATURED TRAINING
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** Last chance to enter Poynter Journalism Prizes
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Great short writing isn’t just about brevity—it’s about impact. Poynter senior scholar Roy Peter Clark recalls ([link removed]) poet Peter Meinke’s belief that the best short pieces share three qualities: focus, wit and polish. These principles shape the Roy Peter Clark Prize for Excellence in Short Writing—one of 10 categories in the 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes.

The Poynter Journalism Prizes honor exceptional work across a range of journalistic fields, from investigative reporting to commentary and First Amendment work. Journalists and news organizations can enter their work for a chance to win cash awards and gain recognition for their excellence. If you're interested in applying, submit your work by 6 p.m. EST on Feb. 14 ([link removed]) .
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Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders

In-person training
April 28-May 2, 2025, St.Petersburg, Florida
$1,550
This dynamic, in-person workshop will equip new managers with the critical skills needed to effectively delegate, onboard and retain top talent and conduct fair, results-driven conversations, forging a successful path to strong leadership in journalism. Apply by Feb. 14, 2025.
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Covering Child Welfare: A Journalist’s Guide to Impactful Reporting
Online workshop series
March 21-August 22, 2025
Free
This course is designed for journalists who want to deepen their connection with their communities and expand their audience by covering the critical issues surrounding child protection and the foster care system. Apply by Feb. 14, 2025.
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** Poynter ACES Advanced Certificate in Editing
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Self-directed course
Start anytime
$650 or $500 for ACES members.
Building on the skills in the introductory and intermediate certificates, the Poynter ACES Advanced Certificate in Editing is a seven-part certification program that engages participants in the most advanced facets of editing. Delve deeper into artificial intelligence, developmental editing, developing style guides and building trust and career resilience with this new program, designed for 2025.

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ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Lead With Influence (September 2025)
In-person training
This is an interactive, virtual training for leaders who manage big responsibilities — such as processes, products or platforms — and have no direct reports. Cost: $600. Apply by July 31, 2025. ([link removed])
Grant Writing for Journalists
Online, self-directed course
Learn the ins and outs of applying for grants to support your journalism, from developing a project or program to measuring its success. Cost: Free. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
Work-Life Chemistry
Six-week newsletter course
Kristen Hare, who teaches and covers local news for Poynter, has spent years preaching this popular reframe for work-life balance. In this course, she'll walk you through discovering your formula, building it for growth and using it to combat burnout.
Cost: $50. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
Immigration resources
Tip sheet and online self-directed course
Zita Arocha is a bilingual journalist, writer and educator who's offering her decades of expertise covering immigration to Poynter learners through her Immigration Matters ([link removed]) tip sheets and Understanding U.S. Immigration from the Border to the Heartland ([link removed]) , a free six-part, self-directed course.
Cost: Free.
Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing
Self-directed online courses
Our Introductory Certificate helps you achieve greater communications clarity; learn how to embrace accuracy and verification; gives you ways to perfect your grammar, word use and style; and imparts the skills you need to make you the kind of editor people are hungry to work with.
Cost: $150 or $99 for ACES members.
The Intermediate Certificate goes deeper into topics like grammar, working with writers, ethics, law and tech, offering a thorough grounding in the skills editors need to succeed in today's news, corporate and freelance environments.
Cost: $250 or $175 for ACES members. Learn more ([link removed]) .

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Defending the facts: How to counter attacks on fact-based reporting

This week, Poynter hosted an insightful discussion panel, “Defending the facts: How to counter attacks on fact-based reporting. ([link removed]) ” Moderated by International Fact-Checking Network director Angie D. Holan, the session featured expert panelists Eric Deggans, NPR TV critic, and Anita Kumar, senior managing editor of Politico, who tackled key topics like the challenges of fact-checking, the impact of objectivity in journalism and the trust dynamics in social media and journalism today.
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