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THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: Can you break into books ([link removed]) ? The link between AI and Editing ([link removed]) ; get the tools to cover sensitive topics ([link removed]) ; browse open jobs ([link removed]) , & more.
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Calling all journalists with book-writing ambitions: Boy, does Poynter have a course for you ([link removed]) . Meet the workshop leads that will help you bridge the gap between reporting and writing narrative non-fiction literature: Poynter’s own Kristen Hare ([link removed]) (author, director, cornerstone educator, former prize-winning obits reporter) and Columbia University’s Samuel G. Freedman ([link removed]) , equipped with 30-plus years of acclaimed journalism teaching and the insight into authoring 10 books.
Freedman’s experience chronicling everything from the landmark AIDS reporting of Jeff Schmalz and capturing the American Jewish identity to reporting from the frontlines of a “disaster with walls” high school and celebrating a skipped-over civil rights achievement positions him as a widely wandered guide for your transition into books.
If making the leap from journalism to authorship is on your career calendar, our in-person program headed by Kristen and Samuel (with instructors like Eric Deggans ([link removed]) and Roy Peter Clark ([link removed]) ) is your opportunity to get a strong start. Imagine yourself in sunny St. Petersburg, trekking the historic Poynter halls while learning from the best minds in your industry.
Don’t delay. Applications close April 25. Apply now ([link removed]) to write your next chapter.
FEATURED TRAINING
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** AI and Editing: Uses, Drawbacks and Ethics ([link removed])
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Online, self-directed course
$125
Poynter faculty and AI expert Alex Mahadevan guides journalists through the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in media. You'll explore AI's inner workings, practical applications and ethical considerations specifically for content creators. Mahadevan delves into everything from foundational concepts to cutting-edge tools, helping you develop strategies to ethically integrate AI into your workflow while avoiding potential pitfalls.
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The Mental Health Reporting Project ([link removed])
Online, self-directed course
Free
Poynter's Mental Health Reporting Project equips journalists with specialized tools to cover sensitive topics ethically across all beats. Through five expert-led lessons developed with The Carter Center, participants master responsible approaches to trauma, suicide, addiction, and mental health disparities while protecting their own well-being. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
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Lead with Influence (September 2025) ([link removed])
Online group seminar
September 10, 2025– October 1, 2025
$600
Learn how to “lead your leaders” in this virtual intensive for journalism managers handling big responsibilities without direct reports. From Sept. 10 to Oct. 1, you'll discover your dominant management tendencies, practice essential feedback strategies and connect with experienced industry leaders during exclusive AMAs. Join peers in a dedicated Slack channel for weekly challenges that reinforce your learning — all while building a valuable network of colleagues facing similar challenges. Apply by July 31, 2025 ([link removed]) .
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
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.
Getting It Right: Accuracy and Verification in the Digital Age
Online, self-directed course
Get the knowledge and tools necessary to become more accurate in what you publish in print, over the airwaves or online. Learn more about how and why errors appear in your work, and gain a fundamental understanding of how to prevent them, along with the most up-to-the-minute tools for verifying information online.
Cost: $50. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
How Any Journalist Can Earn Trust (International Edition)
Online, self-directed course
Learn what news audiences in various parts of the world don’t understand about how journalism works. Look for opportunities to demonstrate credibility by explaining news processes, coverage goals and journalism ethics per the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles.
Cost: Free. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
Beat Academy: Polarized America
Webinar series
Poynter’s Beat Academy offers deeper understanding of Polarization in America and Christian Nationalism to empower newsrooms to foster understanding and inspire meaningful dialogue. Originally broadcast Feb. 20 and 27, 2025.
Cost: $15. Enroll now ([link removed]) .
Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing
Self-directed online courses
Our Introductory Certificate ([link removed]) helps you achieve greater communications clarity and 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 ([link removed]) 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.
The Advanced Certificate ([link removed]) 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.
Cost: $650 or $500 for ACES members.
CAREERS
Search our job board ([link removed]) for opportunities in the industry — see examples below.
• Deputy Managing Editor ([link removed]) , The Gazette Company, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Multi-Platform Sales Specialist ([link removed]) , Byrne Media, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Publisher and Editor ([link removed]) , Community Newspapers Inc. (CNI), Athens, GA
• Founding Executive Director ([link removed]) , Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media, Florida International University, North Miami, FL
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FROM OUR NEWSROOM
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• A 1970s press pass case could shape the AP’s lawsuit against Trump ([link removed]) , by Jordan Friedman
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