Propel Training for Editors and Managers Set for California

Oakland, California – The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education will host its "Propel" regional training for editors and managers in Burbank, California, from October 22-24. The program aims to equip participants with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of journalistic leadership.

This free training program offers two and a half days of intensive sessions covering editing, management, mentorship, and community building. It is open to journalists from all backgrounds working across California's diverse media outlets and platforms. The training is conducted in partnership with California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and the Tom and Ethel Bradley Center.

The training is geared towards mid-career and early-career editors and managers, as well as students, across all platforms including print, broadcast, digital, and audio. Instruction will be in English.

Instructors will include award-winning editors, newsroom leaders, professors, and Maynard Institute leaders from diverse communities, including Latino, African American, AAPI, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds. They will provide hands-on workshops and personalized coaching to help newsroom leaders effectively manage their teams and coverage, and build resilience. Housing and travel assistance may be available based on need.

Topics covered include a manager's toolkit for disruptive eras, essential editing techniques, managing large projects, ethical AI use in news gathering, and community-centered journalism. The training will conclude with a panel discussion by regional news leaders on the state of media in California, sustainability frameworks, and building inclusive newsrooms. The institute emphasizes its commitment to addressing underrepresentation in media professions.