JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms in Sub-Saharan Africa

Journalists and media professionals who are working in small newsrooms, a comprehensive online program is available for you to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism. The JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms is an initiative that was developed by the JournalismAI team at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in collaboration with the Google News Initiative.

Since its establishment, it has successfully trained over 100 professionals globally. This academy is a great opportunity for journalists in small newsrooms to get trained by experts to become better at what they do. Don’t miss this chance to lean from the JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms to elevate your journalism game with AI and unlock new opportunities.

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Program Details

The JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms spans 8 weeks, commencing in September, 2024. It caters specifically to journalists and media professionals working in small newsrooms with fewer than 50 employees. Participants must be fluent in English. The 2024 cohort will select 20 participants from Sub-Saharan Africa, including Central, East, Southern, and West Africa, covering time zones from GMT-1 to GMT+4.

Eligibility and Requirements

Who Should Apply:

• Professionals currently engaged in small newsrooms.
• Individuals with a foundational understanding of AI and machine learning, actively exploring their application in journalism.
• Candidates capable of influencing strategic AI adoption within their organizations to address journalistic challenges.

Who Should Not Apply:

• Freelancers.
• Journalists based outside the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
• Non-English speakers.

Benefits for Participants

Participants of the JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms can expect to:

• Enhance AI Literacy: Gain a deeper understanding and demystify AI concepts.
• Multicultural Perspectives: Engage in a diverse, interdisciplinary environment.
• Explore AI’s Potential: Learn about AI technologies’ applications in journalism.
• Prototype New Ideas: Acquire skills to experiment with and develop innovative concepts.
• Reflect on Technology: Develop insights into the evolving role of technology in journalism.
• AI Tools: Explore a range of AI-powered tools available for news organizations.
• Network Building: Establish connections with fellow news innovators across the region.

Application Deadline: July 24, 2024, at 11:59 PM

Visit the Official Webpage of the JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms for detailed application instructions and to submit your application.