JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms

The JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms is a free online programme that offers a deep dive into the potential of artificial intelligence to journalists and media professionals from small newsrooms.

Following the success of the past three years, which included cohorts across the world and excellent feedback from participants, they are now pleased to announce the launch of a new Academy for Southeast Asia. They will be selecting 20 participants from the region.

The 8-week programme will start 14 January 2025. It is designed for journalists and media professionals from small news organisations (fewer than 100 employees).

The programme combines a series of masterclasses given by experts working at the intersection of journalism and artificial intelligence with opportunities for discussion among participants.

Eligibility

• For 2025, they are selecting 20 participants from Southeast Asia (Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.) from GMT +6:30, +7:00, +8:00 and +9:00).
• The Academy is designed for journalists and media professionals working in small newsrooms (fewer than 100 employees).
• The ideal candidate already has a basic understanding of the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and works in a news organisation that has started exploring how to use these new technologies.
• Candidates with different newsroom titles will be considered but, in the selection process, priority will be given to candidates that demonstrate the ability to influence the strategic adoption of AI in their news organisation to tackle journalistic challenges.
• No coding skills are required to attend the Academy, nor are there any other technical requirements, other than a stable WiFi connection to participate in the live activities. They encourage journalists and media professionals from all backgrounds to apply.
• The Academy is not for freelancers – you need to be part of a newsroom to benefit from the programme.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is November 24, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.