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Deadline: August 30, 2024
The Women in News (WIN) Leadership Accelerator Programme 2024 is a prestigious, nine-month career and leadership development initiative designed for women journalists and editors from sub-Saharan Africa. This program, organized by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), aims to enhance the leadership skills of mid-level newsroom managers and equip them with the tools needed to drive change in their organizations and communities.
Benefits
Participants in the WIN Leadership Accelerator Programme will enjoy numerous benefits, including:
- Leadership Training: Engage in intensive training sessions covering key newsroom and media management issues.
- One-on-One Coaching: Receive personalized coaching from ICF-certified coaches to create a 3-5 year career roadmap.
- Professional Development: Develop skills in areas such as newsroom management, financial management, and digital strategy.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with a global network of peers and industry experts, fostering collaboration and support.
- Gender Balance Training: Learn tools and tactics to achieve more balanced and representative content in your newsroom.
- Managing Sexual Harassment Training: Gain knowledge on protecting yourself and your team from sexual harassment in the newsroom and in the field.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the WIN Leadership Accelerator Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Gender: Open to women journalists and editors.
- Location: Must be based in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Experience: Minimum of 5-10 years of active experience in the newsroom as a journalist, reporter, correspondent, or editor.
- Commitment: Demonstrated passion for the news media industry and a commitment to gender equality and press freedom.
- Language Proficiency: Strong spoken and written knowledge of English, as the program will be delivered primarily in English.
Application Process and Documents Required
The application process for the WIN Leadership Accelerator Programme involves several steps:
- Online Application: Complete the online application form on the Women in News website.
- Submission of Documents: Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A detailed CV (not more than 2 pages)
- A personal statement (500 words) explaining why they should be chosen
- Proof of identity and nationality
- Letters of recommendation (if available)
Deadline: Submit your application by 6th September 2024.
