Close Menu
  • Home
  • Apply for a Grants
  • Jobs
  • Nigerian Recruitment
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
NewBalancejobs
  • Home
  • Apply for a Grants
  • Jobs
  • Nigerian Recruitment
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
NewBalancejobs
Home • Internship Programme • JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms 2024

JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms 2024

Join Us on WhatsApp

Call For Applications: JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms 2024

The JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms is a FREE online program 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 program of the JournalismAI initiative since 2021, training over 100 newsroom professionals from across the globe. newsroom professionals from across the globe.

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 Sub-Saharan Africa. They will be selecting 20 participants from the region. The 8-week programme will start in September 2024. It is designed for journalists and media professionals from small news organizations (fewer than 50 employees).

Read also: Top 10 Business Opportunities in Canada for immigrants Today

Program Details

In line with JournalismAI’s mission to make the potential of AI more accessible for news organizations worldwide, the Academy aims to support small newsrooms that want to learn how AI can be used to enhance their journalism.

The program 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 organizations’ AI adoption journey during and after the program. The Academy is FREE for selected participants, thanks to the support of the Google News Initiative, which has been powering JournalismAI since 2019.

Eligibility

  • The Academy is designed for journalists and media professionals working in small newsrooms (fewer than 50 employees).
  • For 2024, they are selecting 20 participants from Sub-Saharan Africa (including Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and West Africa) from GMT-1 to GMT+4.
  • The ideal candidate already has a basic understanding of the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning and works in a news organization 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 organization 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 program. The Academy is not for journalists based outside the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
  • Finally, the Academy is not for journalists who are not fluent in English. Fluency in English is required to take part in the Academy.

Deadline: 24 July 2024,

Click HERE to Apply

JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms
Previous ArticleUNICEF Youth Advocacy Training ( Selected participants will receive a stipend of $125)
Next Article Brave Redemptive Fellowship Program 2024 (Fully-funded)

Related Posts

World Bank Treasury Paid Internship 2026 (Stipend Available)

August 26, 2025

ITCILO Women in Digital Business (WiDB) Training of Entrepreneurs (ToE) at AM-Steve House Program

August 26, 2025

Federal Government Investonaire Programme 2025 (Federal Government Youth Forex Training Program)

August 24, 2025
Type Here for More Jobs 🔍
QUICK LINK
  • Call for Applications: Nisa Global Foundation African Initiative Grants 2025
  • World Bank Treasury Paid Internship 2026 (Stipend Available)
  • ITCILO Women in Digital Business (WiDB) Training of Entrepreneurs (ToE) at AM-Steve House Program
  • AICIF Pitch Competition For Africa Innovators 2025 (N 5 Million in Grant Funding)
  • SMEDAN Conditional Grant Scheme For MSMEs (N50,000 Grant)
  • START Fellowship Accelerator 2026 for Founders from Africa & LatAm
  • Lagos Agrithon 2025 For Agripreneurs and Innovators (Up to N150 Million Funding Pool)
  • Giga Accelerator Programme (USD 50,000 in Funding)
  • Regis Ohia Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant For Nigerians ( Mentorship+5Million Grant)
  • Plan International Youth Challenge Fund Phase 4 ( €7000 in Funding)
Explore Topics
Telegram
Join telegram channel!
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact us
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
© 2025 ThemeSphere. Designed by ThemeSphere.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.