Application Deadline: 30 April 2023, at 11:59 PM
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.
It is designed by the JournalismAI team at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and powered by the Google News Initiative.
The Academy has been a core programme of the JournalismAI initiative since 2021, training 60 newsroom professionals from across the globe.
The 8-week programme will start in June 2023. It is designed for journalists and media professionals from small news organisations (fewer than 50 employees).
In line with JournalismAI’s mission to make the potential of AI more accessible for news organisations worldwide, the Academy aims to support small newsrooms that want to learn how AI can be used to enhance their journalism.
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. In addition to that, participants will be guided through the development of resources that can support their organisations’ AI-adoption journey during and after the programme.
The Academy is FREE for selected participants, thanks to the support of the Google News Initiative, which has been powering JournalismAI since 2019.
Requirements
The Academy is designed for journalists and media professionals working in small newsrooms (fewer than 50 employees).
Fluency in English is required to take part in the Academy.
- In 2023, JournalismAI Academy is selecting 20 participants from Europe, Middle East and Africa (from GMT-1 to GMT+4) and 20 participants from the Asia-Pacific region (from GMT+5 to GMT+12).
- 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. We encourage journalists and media professionals from all backgrounds to apply.
Academy Details
The Academy will take place from 14 June to 3 August 2023. The two cohorts (EMEA and APAC) will run in parallel.
The programme includes two sessions per week. Participants are expected to dedicate 4 hours per week to the programme, across the 8 weeks:
- Live presentations on Wednesday (90 minutes)
- Live workshops on Thursday (90 minutes)
- Assignment to complete individually before the following meeting (~60 minutes)
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the LSE JournalismAI Academy
