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Week of Sept. 8 - 14: Develop skills on your own terms with Poynter’s self-directed courses — ACES, Mental Health Reporting Project
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THIS WEEK'S TL;DR:
Strengthen your edit; watch our mental health equity session live; deepen mental health coverage; last chance to apply for a diverse leadership workshop; master memoir writing; airing next week: federal policy meets local stories
You want to advance your skillset, but can't commit to a fixed training schedule. The gap between what you need to know and what you have time to learn keeps growing.
Poynter’s self-paced courses can help you bridge that gap.
Gaining new strengths doesn’t have to mean missing out on plans, taking off work or losing sleep. Work through lessons during lunch breaks or browse through materials during a midday lull.
No set schedules, no travel costs, no excuses. All that matters is that you keep going.
Ready to start? Here's your toolkit:
- Master strong, clear communication with three progressive ACES Certificate levels.
🥉 Introductory creates a foundation for clear and accurate communication.
🥈 Intermediate advances skills in ethics, law, technology, and verification.
🥇 Advanced explores AI integration, developmental editing, inclusive practices, style guide creation, and career resilience.
- Develop and deepen responsible mental health reporting through our free Mental Health Reporting Project, which includes:
📖 A complete course on accountable coverage of trauma, suicide, addiction and mental health disparities.
📗 Video training to identify vulnerable sources and create accurate, dignified coverage.
📘 A guide to find diverse sources, understand systemic barriers and advance health equity — airing LIVE this afternoon.
Take advantage of these trainings designed to fit your schedule.
Start with our current curriculum and stay alert for new launches, including an AI course made for journalists and creators who want to leverage technology without compromising trust. 👀 |
In-person workshop
Nov. 3 - 7, 2025
$1350
Led by faculty who have been where you are, media managers of color get 360-degree reviews, develop team-building strategies and master ethical leadership frameworks designed specifically for the obstacles they face. The program serves diverse candidates across race, ethnicity, geography, platform and organization type — from television and radio to digital startups and nonprofits.
Deadline: Sept. 15.
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Online workshop
Oct. 6 - 27, 2025
$499
Master essential memoir writing skills from genre selection and scene creation to research techniques and book proposal development. Join our first-ever cohort on Mondays in October and learn to craft the story only you can tell.
Deadline: Sept. 19.
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📍 Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color
Nov. 11 - 14, 2025
Free
Develop confidence and skills to share your unique perspective, build professional networks and address the underrepresentation of diverse voices in opinion journalism. Apply by Sept. 12
🥳 Poynter’s 2025 Bowtie Ball
Nov. 15
$400
Celebrate Poynter’s 50th anniversary at the 2025 Bowtie Ball, honoring Jane Pauley alongside Dean Baquet and G.B. “Garry” Trudeau. This signature evening brings together civic leaders, journalists and supporters to champion a free press. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable night of recognition and community in Tampa.
📍 Essential Skills for New Managers (December 2025)
Dec. 1 - 5, 2025
$1,550
This dynamic five-day workshop provides the critical skills new managers need to help forge successful paths to leadership in journalism, media and technology. Apply by Oct. 3. |
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