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WAN-IFRA Women In News Editorial Leadership Accelerator Program 2024 for Female Journalists

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Applications are currently open for the WAN-IFRA Women In News Editorial Leadership Accelerator Program 2024 for Female Journalists. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the WAN-IFRA Women In News Editorial Leadership Accelerator Program 2024 for Female Journalists is 30 August 2024

Tell Me About The WAN-IFRA Women In News Editorial Leadership Accelerator Program:

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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Which Fields are Eligible?

Journalism

Type:

Accelerator Program

Who can Apply For The WAN-IFRA Women In News Editorial Leadership Accelerator Program?

Also, 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) 

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Which Countries Are Eligible?

The following countries are NOT eligible:

  • Africa: Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
  • Arab Region: Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon
  • Southeast Asia: The Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar

Where will the Award be Taken?

Virtual

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

  • 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.

How Long Will the Award Last?

12 weeks

How to Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, visit the official webpage below.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details

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  • Mercy Awofiranye is a creative writer with over five years of experience. Currently, she specializes in creating helpful content for students in the education space. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, cooking, and learning new things.

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