For the first time in its 15-year history, the WAN-IFRA WIN Leadership Accelerator is open to mid-level newsroom managers (journalists and editors) from emerging, transitional, and fragile states worldwide. Journalists with 5-10 years of newsroom experience and a passion for the news industry are encouraged to apply. Furthermore, successful applicants will receive training in key newsroom and media management topics, while building a global network of peers. They will also benefit from one-on-one coaching sessions with a certified coach to create 3-5-year career plans. This program has a strong track record, with 60% of graduates experiencing career progression within 3 months of completion.
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Aim and Benefits of WAN-IFRA WIN WAN-IFRA WIN Global Leadership Accelerator
Additionally, applicants will also benefit the following:
- Training in key newsroom and media management issues.
- Opportunity to establish a global network of peers.
- One-on-one coaching sessions with an ICF-certified coach.
- Creation of a 3-5 year career roadmap.
- High-impact results with 60% of graduates experiencing career progression within 3 months.
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Requirements for WAN-IFRA WIN WAN-IFRA WIN Global Leadership Accelerator Qualification
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- 5-10 years of direct newsroom experience as a journalist (reporter, correspondent editor)
- demonstrated passion for the news media industry and a commitment to gender equality and inclusion, as well as principles of press freedom
- identify as a woman and/or be drawn from a historically vulnerable/at-risk community
- be located outside of the traditional WIN Accelerator markets
- possess strong spoken and written knowledge of English (the program will be delivered primarily in English)
- the ability to commit 1-2 hours per week for 12 weeks to participate thoroughly in the program (candidates who miss more than 2 seminars will be given an incomplete)
Application Deadline
August 30, 2024How to Apply
For more details, visit WIN website.
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