How to Apply for News Impact Academy 2018 in Paris

Filed in Event by on May 16, 2018

How to Apply for News Impact Academy 2018 in Paris.

News Impact Academy 2018… The News Impact Academy 2018 is a series of workshops that offers participants the opportunity to unleash their creativity and learn new ways to face some of the most pressing challenges in the journalism industry. It connects supports and develops digital innovators in European newsrooms and media ventures.

News Impact Academy 2018

News Impact Academy 2018

Organised by the European Journalism Centre, and powered by the Google News Initiative, the goal is to nurture leadership skills in digital innovators by connecting them with other innovators and giving them the tools to scale their ideas, wherever they work. The Academy unfolds during two days and each edition brings together 20 selected participants from different European newsrooms and a variety of backgrounds and skill-sets.

The Academy started in 2017 with editions in Rome, Hamburg, Budapest, Manchester and Brussels. This year, they visit five new European cities to explore innovation opportunities in areas like product development, community engagement and newsroom leadership.

The programme offers:

  • Hands-on sessions to learn how to apply user-centered methodologies in the newsroom
  • Roundtables to define newsroom challenges and explore potential solutions
  • Ask Me Anything sessions and ignite talks with top innovation leaders
  • Networking events to connect with fellow digital innovators

About.

The workshop is on Hyperlocal news & engagement strategies. What are the latest trends in hyperlocal journalism? How can we build meaningful connections with our users and how can we work not only for but with them? Apply for this Academy if you are interested in exploring new ways to engage with your audience and build with them a sustainable future for journalism.

Benefits for Participants.

Why you should attend the News Impact Academy:

  • Meet and learn from leading global innovators
  • Discover and master design methodologies that solve everyday challenges
  • Develop leadership skills to help you get things done in your team
  • Explore and unwind your topic of expertise with a diverse group of professionals
  • Learn how other industries approach innovation
  • Become a member of the News Impact Slack community

Benefits for Organizations.

Individuals who attend the News Impact Academy will develop skills to accelerate innovation in any newsroom. How it benefits your organisation:

  • Professional development motivates and retains staff
  • Develops connections and business opportunities
  • Builds capacity in your organisation to test new ideas quickly
  • Brings new critical perspectives for product development
  • Creates innovation evangelists without needing to restructure
  • “Levels-up” promising leaders without costing the earth

Travel and Costs.

Selected participants will be able to attend the Academy free-of-charge and the organisers will arrange and cover travel and accommodation (if needed) to join the Academy.

Eligibility.

  • The Academy is aimed at digital editors, designers, product owners and developers, social media managers, and other media entrepreneurs.
  • They welcome applications from all creative minds in the media field who want to contribute to build a sustainable and innovative future for journalism.

How to Apply.

Due to the limited number of available spots, applicants are asked to fill in an application form in order to be considered for the Academy. The organisers will select participants on the basis of the application form and the session focus of each Academy edition.

If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].

Click Here to Apply.

For more information, visit the Official Webpage

Application Deadline: May 28, 2018

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