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⚡️ Transform your career in just three and a half months. When newsroom professionals gain the structure, coaching, and network to strengthen their product thinking, the results are game-changing — not just for their careers, but for their newsrooms and the industry as a whole. That’s the power of the News Product Management Certification (NPMC), a part-time, cohort-based program designed to build strategic product leaders in news. Join the next cohort of visionary newsroom leaders and be the one driving change in your organization. Applications close May 2! ↓ https://lnkd.in/eK6u5Svw

I am very proud to teach the Managing Technology class for the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, and working with the amazing group of leaders to make better, faster, and more strategic decisions about technology. In this module, we dive into: - Understanding tech not as a cost center, but as a strategic enabler, from content creation to audience engagement and revenue. - Identifying the real root of tech challenges (spoiler: it’s often not the tool). - Applying a decision-making framework that connects mission, value proposition, and implementation realities. - Anticipating trade-offs, aligning teams, and choosing tech that creates long-term value, not just short-term fixes. We analyze real-world case studies, from analytics hubs to AI-powered personalization tools, to show how technology can help media organizations stay responsive to audience behavior and build sustainability. If any of these resonates with you, applications are now open to the program, and you can read more about it below 👇

🚨 One week left to apply for the News Product Management Certification! The #NPMC program is designed for news professionals who want to lead strategically, build products that serve real audience needs, and drive cross-functional collaboration with clarity and confidence. You’ll work with proven frameworks, learn from real-world case studies, and walk away ready to introduce or strengthen product practices in your news organization. Applications close next Friday, May 2. Submit yours now! https://lnkd.in/eK6u5Svw

🧠 Newsroom leadership today requires fluency in tech, product, and business — not just editorial vision. That’s why this year’s Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership includes a standout course on managing technology, taught by Felicitas Carrique (Exec alum ’23 and Executive Director of the News Product Alliance). Participants will gain the language and frameworks to collaborate with engineers, understand systems, and make smart tech decisions — a must-have for any leader shaping the future of journalism. Apply by May 2 to join the next cohort ↓ https://lnkd.in/ekXP23sw

📨 Check your inbox, this month's J+ newsletter just dropped! It's jam-packed with photo recaps of IJF Perugia and the latest AI kickoff, spotlights from our alum and colleagues, and so much more. You can also read in full here ↓ https://lnkd.in/e_6tqF6w

Check out this new segment from CNN Indonesia, featuring AI Journalism Lab: Adoption participant Roni Satria! 📺 An inspiring spotlight on what thoughtful AI adoption can look like, and why global collaboration matters. Watch it here ↓ https://lnkd.in/gsTwPpWj

From developing award-winning products to moving into C-suite leadership roles, these NPMC alumni are reshaping the future of news. Swipe to see where they are now—and imagine where you could go next in your career! 🌟 Applications for the #NPMC program are open through May 2. Apply now!  https://lnkd.in/g4tiSXjF 

💡 Check out this thoughtful new tool from our colleagues Nikita Roy (AI Journalism Lab Lead) and Joel Simon (Journalism Protection Initiative at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY)! JESS (Journalist Expert Safety Support) helps to democratize safety guidance for journalists without access to in-house security teams – an important step in ensuring all journalists, not just those with institutional support, can access safety guidance. Learn more here ↓ https://lnkd.in/evCcJngw

💭 How do today’s news product leaders level up and develop their skills to transform their newsrooms? · Leah Becerra, Product Director at the Reynolds Journalism Institute & NPMC Cohort 1 alum says, “This program gave me a new layer of knowledge and helped me be more strategic and intentional. It really pushed my career in an amazing direction.” · Marcela Duarte, Head of Product at Agência Lupa & NPMC Cohort 1 alum says, “Being part of this program transformed not only the way I work but my product team’s workflow. I had the opportunity to refine the business plan for my organization, and now it's our main product.” · Cynthia DuBose, Senior Vice President of Product & Experience at McClatchy Media and NPMC coach says, “My coachees have ranged from product pros to newsroom editors, revenue generators, and they all have a different understanding of product, and that's what I like about the program - by the end everyone is on the same playing field." These are just a few of the takeaways shared by alumni and coaches from the News Product Management Certification — a program designed to help newsroom professionals lead with clarity, strategy, and impact. ⚡️ Are you ready to level up your product thinking? Applications are open through May 2! Learn more + apply today ↓ https://lnkd.in/eK6u5Svw

👀 What keeps today’s news leaders up at night? Every year we ask that question to our Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership participants, and the answers offer a powerful glimpse into the challenges shaping journalism today. This year, our cohort is grappling with big questions about AI, sustainability, and leadership – → Gary Lavariere, Chief Revenue Officer at The Berkshire Eagle, reflects: “How do we continue to train our audience that our content is worth paying for?” → Mariah Craddick, Executive Director of Product at The Atlantic, asks: “How do we best equip our teams in the midst of this [AI] change?” These leaders aren’t just reacting to change — they’re shaping the future of journalism with purpose and persistence. Are you ready to join them? Application are closing for the next Executive Program cohort on May 2. ⚡️ Learn more and apply today ↓ https://lnkd.in/ekXP23sw