Women’s Leadership Accelerator, Deadline: 15 November 2016

Women’s Leadership Accelerator, Deadline: 15 November 2016

Open to: 25 promising women leaders who are pushing innovation in their organization

Venue: 5-10 February 2017, at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Los Angeles

Description

ONA’s 2017 Women’s Leadership Accelerator is a week-long forum aimed squarely at developing strong leadership skills for women working in digital journalism. The Accelerator, to be held Feb. 5-10, 2017, at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, is open to 25 promising women leaders who are pushing innovation in their organization.

In addition to learning leadership skills and tools for navigating change, participants will focus on a challenge specific to their careers, whether an obstacle to overcome or an aspirational goal to achieve, either within their organizations or as an independent project. The Accelerator, supported by a generous grant from the Dow Jones Foundation.

Eligibility

25 promising women leaders who are pushing innovation in their organization;Practitioners working in digital media, including freelancers, entrepreneurs and independent journalists; ONA will screen candidates for potential, need and diversity across ethnicity, age, geography, technology platforms and skill sets.

Program

The tuition-free program offers:

A focus on developing leadership and management skills, with special attention to challenges faced by women in media;Discussions, deep dives and one-on-one mentoring from some of the top women leaders in digital journalism;Proven creative approaches to pushing innovation in newsrooms;Practical, targeted guidance to working through individual challenges;Open, candid discussions about leadership, work-life balance and problem-solving in the newsroom;The opportunity to build a cohort of peers to serve as a strong career-long support system;

The Accelerator will bring a range of prominent women leaders as speakers and mentors to Los Angeles.

How to apply?

If you are interested in applying for this program, please apply online. Applications are due 15 November 2016. If you have questions about the application, eligibility or goals for the program, please see our FAQ.

The Accelerator is the next iteration of the ONA-Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media, a two-year program in partnership with the Poynter Institute designed to address the unique needs of women in digital media.

For more information please visit the official website.