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📣 Open application alert! We are thrilled to introduce the AI Community Engagement Lab — a tuition-free training program designed to help community journalists harness the power of AI to enhance audience engagement and better serve their communities. This six-month program, in partnership with the The Center for Community Media and supported by the Walton Family Foundation, will offer: ∙ Biweekly virtual classes ∙ Hands-on workshops ∙ Expert coaching ∙ A final project ∙ A mandatory in-person kickoff in NYC on March 17-18, 2025 (with travel stipends available) Open to community journalists in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories, this program will equip participants with the skills to integrate AI into their work, ensuring they stay at the forefront of innovation in local news. 🌐 Don’t get left behind! Learn to use Gen AI to: → Increase reporting and editing efficiencies and accuracy → Personalize content and engage audiences → Expand coverage and reach → Help with marketing and business communications Applications are open now until December 6, 2024. Limited spots available, so don’t wait! Learn more and apply today ↓ https://lnkd.in/eGf423Mf

🔜 The AI Journalism Lab Showcase is just TWO DAYS away! Join us for this free webinar on Friday, Oct 25 from 10 AM to Noon ET –– featuring 5-minute presentations from the global participants of our AI Journalism Lab, which is supported by Microsoft. They are showcasing real-world AI applications that they've developed to tackle newsroom challenges. It’s an opportunity to see firsthand how AI can enhance processes like story generation, audience engagement, and newsroom efficiency. RSVP HERE ↓ https://lu.ma/fb4zpe3v

⏰ Don't forget to join our upcoming News Product Management Certification Info Session – TOMORROW Oct 22 at 11 a.m. ET! You'll hear from instructors + alumni to learn how the program can help you up-level your product expertise. RSVP here ↓ https://lnkd.in/dK-6yJ4w

💡Check out this new Medium post from Oliver Haustein-Teßmer, Executive Program '24 alum, where he shares his capstone project –– a 10-step guide to help newsrooms improve listening and audience engagement. Read here ↓ https://lnkd.in/eZanyJBv

⏰ FINAL CALL: Applications for the AI Journalism Labs close tonight! This is your last chance to apply for our tuition-free AI Journalism Labs, designed to help you utilize the power of AI in your newsroom. Choose the lab that’s right for you: ∙ Leadership Lab (Jan-Apr 2025): Tailored for newsroom leaders, strategists, and executives looking to leverage AI for smarter, data-driven decision-making. ∙ Adoption Lab (Apr-Jul 2025): Perfect for journalists, managers, and academics new to AI, offering practical tools to help newsrooms get started on their AI journey. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. ET tonight! ↓ https://lnkd.in/gjujuXQf 

💡 Looking to drive meaningful change in your newsroom through product management? The News Product Management Certification (NPMC) program is designed specifically for mid to senior-level news professionals who want to enhance their product and technical skills. → Join us and the News Product Alliance team for an Info Session on Tuesday, October 22, at 11 a.m. ET to learn more about the program. During the session, you'll hear from: ∙ Mariah Craddick, Executive Director of Product at The Atlantic (Instructor) ∙ Hannah Sarney, Editorial Product Director at the Financial Times (Alumni) ∙ Sebastián Auyanet Torres, Audience Strategist & Consultant at NowThis (Alumni) ∙ Leah Becerra, Senior Digital Editor & Product Manager at The Boston Globe (Alumni) They’ll share their insight, and we’ll walk you through the curriculum and application process. RSVP here ↓ https://lnkd.in/dK-6yJ4w

AI continues to dominate conversations in the media industry, and understanding its applications is vital. Applications are closing for both tuition-free AI Journalism Labs (Adoption and Leadership) on Friday, and we don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity. The Adoption Lab is for those ready to embrace AI's potential and integrate practices into their newsrooms. This lab provides you with: ∙ Practical skills to implement AI in your daily work ∙ Insights into ethical AI usage that builds community trust ∙ Strategies to enhance your reporting and storytelling through AI ∙ A supportive network of peers and experts in AI journalism Don’t wait — apply today! Applications close THIS FRIDAY, October 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET. https://lnkd.in/gjujuXQf

As AI reshapes the media landscape, visionary leadership has never been more crucial. Applications are closing for both tuition-free AI Journalism Labs (Leadership and Adoption) on Friday, and we don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity. The Leadership Lab is tailored for those ready to lead the charge in ethical, impactful AI adoption. This lab equips you with the knowledge and skills to: ∙ Make informed strategic decisions about AI integration ∙ Enhance your leadership capabilities in a tech-driven newsroom ∙ Navigate the ethical considerations of AI in journalism ∙ Drive innovation while reinforcing trust in your community Don’t wait — apply today and take the next step in your journalism career! Applications close THIS FRIDAY, October 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET. https://lnkd.in/gjujuXQf

I am proud to be working with my alma maters Indiana University Bloomington and Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY in helping to shape the next generation of journalists.

🌟If you are curious about how AI is reshaping journalism – Join our AI Journalism Lab Showcase on Oct 25th from 10 AM – 12 PM ET, where Lab participants will share their Capstone Projects and how they are using AI to transform newsrooms. RSVP here ↓ https://lu.ma/fb4zpe3v