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Empowering journalists at all career stages w/ executive, professional & entrepreneurial training programs & initiatives at the Newmark J-School 🚀 https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/

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We are happy to announce 2 new AI Journalism Lab tracks for 2027, tuition-free with support from Microsoft. Leaders (Jan to Apr) for the people running newsrooms. Creators (Jan to May) for the people who are their own newsroom, in partnership with Project C. www.journalism.cuny.edu/2026/09/newm...

journalism.cuny.eduNewmark J-School launches applications for new AI Journalism Labs for 2027, and partnership with Project C - Newmark J-SchoolThe Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is launching two new AI training programs for journalists in 2027, including one in partnership
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📢 Time to put the finishing touches to your application for Cohort 4 of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate and hit submit! Don’t miss a chance to be part of this project-based training that helps current and future nonprofit news leaders build the skills to lead sustainable local news orgs.

journalism.cuny.eduNonprofit News Business Certificate Application - Newmark J-SchoolApplications for the fourth cohort of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate opened on Monday, May 4, 2026 and will close on Friday, June 5, 2026 at
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📢 Three more days to apply for Cohort 4 of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate. The rigorous, 9-month hybrid project-based training is designed to give current and future nonprofit news leaders the skills they need to lead sustainable local news orgs

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To apply, you’ll need to submit: - A completed application - A resume - The contact info for two references - Thoughtful answers to open-ended questions about your leadership experience - Full and partial scholarships available thanks to a generous grant from the Knight Foundation.

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The media landscape is shifting fast and newsroom leaders are navigating AI disruption, audience shifts, revenue pressure, organizational change, and more. Over the past year, this cohort has worked on projects grounded in real challenges inside their organizations and ventures.

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From product innovation to AI workflows and revenue strategy, these presentations offer a practical look at how leaders are adapting in real time. Join us to see what they’ve built, what they’ve learned, and where they’re headed next.

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“The past year has been really challenging for our industry but seeing all the great work everyone is doing and getting inspired by the out-of-the-box ideas made the job and the world feel more manageable and full of hope.” — Genevieve Genest, Development Director, The Texas Tribune

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“We have a game plan to keep raising revenue. We are more clear in terms of having an actionable plan to move us into the future. This program gave me, and I believe my organization, a new shot of energy.” — Florangela Davila, Executive Director, South Seattle Emerald

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Here’s what some of our alumni are saying about their experience in the program: “This experience has both validated and inspired me, reinforcing that I’m exactly where I need to be in my journey as a nonprofit local news leader.” — Shannan Bowen, Founder & CEO, NCLocal

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“The program covered the opportunities and challenges of our industry and helped me get comfortable being uncomfortable with the unknown and with what can/can’t be controlled.”– Sonya Cisneros Wierzowiecki, Chief Development Officer, Fort Worth Report

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Created in partnership with the American Journalism Project and Blue Engine Collaborative! You’ll hone the business skills you need to lead a nonprofit news organization to sustainability. Full scholarships are available thanks to generous support from the Knight Foundation.

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We also heard from Marie Gilot, our J+ Executive Director, and from Darrin Kerr with American Journalism Project and Sabrina Passos with Blue Engine, our partners for this program. We shared details about the program timeline, the in-person kickoff, curriculum, and how to apply.

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During the session we heard Sonya Cisneros Wierzowiecki, the chief development officer at Fort Worth Report, discuss the Nonprofit News Business Certificate’s impact on her professional growth.

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Are you a US-based local nonprofit news leader? Or are you transitioning to a nonprofit news job? The Nonprofit News Business Certificate is for you! Join our virtual info session Friday, May 15, from 12 - 12:45 p.m. ET to learn more about the program. RSVP HERE ↓ luma.com/kstefaef

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Sonya will join the May 15 info session, along with program organizers from the Newmark J-School, the American Journalism Project & Blue Engine Collaborative, to discuss both the 9-month hybrid program and the Knight Foundation scholarships. www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/nonpr...

journalism.cuny.eduNonprofit News Business Certificate - Newmark J-SchoolApply to the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, developed by J+ at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
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Are you a US-based local nonprofit news leader? Or are you transitioning to a nonprofit news job? The Nonprofit News Business Certificate is for you! Join our virtual info session Friday, May 15, from 12 - 12:45 p.m. ET to learn more about the program. RSVP HERE ↓ luma.com/kstefaef

luma.comNonprofit News Business Certificate Info Session · Zoom · LumaJoin us to learn more about the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, a world-class business training for non-profit leaders organized by J+ at the Newmark…
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🏆 For Sonya Cisneros Wierzowiecki, the chief development officer at Fort Worth Report, participating in the NonProfit News Business Certificate was transformational. It helped her “get comfortable being uncomfortable with the unknown and with what can/can't be controlled.”

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Want to learn to build, launch & grow products in a newsroom? Apply to the News Product Management Certification program! In 3.5 months, you’ll learn to: • Drive revenue with new products • Improve workflows + processes • Lead cross-functional teams • Build technical skills

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Recent capstones include: → A sports platform converting subscribers at 4x the main site → An AI verification assistant now used in 13 newsrooms → A website rebuild that resulted in an increase in users and automations that saved staff 40+ working hours a year.

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📢 Applications are NOW OPEN for Cohort 4 of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, our project-based training for current & future nonprofit news leaders. Full and partial scholarships are available! ⚡️ APPLY BY JUNE 5↓ www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/nonpr...

journalism.cuny.eduNonprofit News Business Certificate - Newmark J-SchoolApply to the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, developed by J+ at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
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This 9-month program is powered by a unique collaboration between J+ at the @newmarkjschool of Journalism @theajp.bsky.social and Blue Engine Collaborative, and with support from @knightfndn. Apply today! 🚀 www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/nonpr...

journalism.cuny.eduNonprofit News Business Certificate Application - Newmark J-SchoolApplications for the fourth cohort of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate opened on Monday, May 4, 2026 and will close on Friday, June 5, 2026 at
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📢 Applications are NOW OPEN for Cohort 4 of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, our project-based training for current & future nonprofit news leaders. Full and partial scholarships are available! ⚡️ APPLY BY JUNE 5↓ www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/nonpr...

journalism.cuny.eduNonprofit News Business Certificate - Newmark J-SchoolApply to the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, developed by J+ at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
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One alumni said: “It was transformational. My leadership skills grew 100 percent. Valuable for any leader at any level. I will rely on the instruction for years to come.”

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NPMC helps build your product management toolkit. Laura Blake, Director of Audience Experience at WRAL shared how she turns to a simple, clarifying question that the NPMC helped her identify: "What problem are you trying to solve?” newsproduct.org/blog/what-ha...

newsproduct.orgWhat happens after the NPMC? Alumni share how the program changed their work and careers — News Product AllianceThe News Product Management Certification was built on a simple premise: that the skills needed to lead product strategy in journalism are too important to leave to chance. But what does that actually...
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For Gary Lavariere of the Berkshire Eagle, his major takeaway from the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership was the clarity he gained around how to approach leadership in a news setting.

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He started the program as Chief Revenue Officer and just two months after graduating, he was named Publisher of the legacy media outlet. He learned to lead with empathy and navigate the nuances of newsroom dynamics, which has enabled his success in his new role.