Next Class:
Nieman Foundation
Harvard University
Cambridge, Mass.
Jan. 13-Jan. 18 and March 24-March 28, 2008
Application Deadlline: November 7, 2007
Patterned after other Maynard training programs, the Media Academy prepares high potential individuals for first time promotions to entry level management roles on both the editorial and business sides of newspapers.
This innovative year-long training experience is run by Maynard in partnership with the Newspaper Association of America in recognition of the need to increase the number of managers of color in the news industry. This program differs from other industry management training programs because it is aimed at filling the ranks of entry level supervisors.
The training is broken into two training sessions during the year. There is also an e-learning component. Program faculty and staff will work with each participant's newspaper jointly devising developmental and learning activities that can be executed in the workplace. Participants also will be assigned a mentor or coach for the duration of the project.
Program staff and the participant's managers will agree jointly on other assignments that could be fulfilled between modules. This program is open to news professionals and supervisors from other industries looking to make a career change. Like all Maynard programs, it is open to people of all races, though the emphasis is on training people of color.
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Who Should Apply
First time newspaper managers from both business and editorial departments. Company sponsorship is required. While the Maynard Institute emphasizes participation by people of color, the program is open to all journalists.
Fees and Expenses
The total fee is $3,000. The fee covers the on-campus tuition and includes lodging, breakfast and lunch at Harvard University. Dinners are not included. Travel expenses not included. Ten percent of the fee must accompany the application and is non-refundable; the remainder of the fee is due four weeks before the start of the program. Some fellowships are available.
To Apply
Complete the application form. Applicants must also submit a personal essay and two letters of recommendation, including one from an immediate supervisor outlining the applicant's advancement possibilities.
DOWNLOAD an application (PDF).