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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are happy to announce 2 new AI Journalism Lab tracks for 2027, tuition-free with support from Microsoft. Leaders (Jan to Apr) for the people running newsrooms. Creators (Jan to May) for the people who are their own newsroom, in partnership with Project C. www.journalism.cuny.edu/2026/09/newm...

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Newmark J-School launches applications for new AI Journalism Labs for 2027, and partnership with Project C - Newmark J-School

The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is launching two new AI training programs for journalists in 2027, including one in partnership

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Congratulations to the 14 leaders selected for the fourth cohort of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, a training by The Newmark J-School, The American Journalism Project and Blue Engine Collaborative, with support from the Knight Foundation! journalism.cuny.edu/2026…

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📢 Time to put the finishing touches to your application for Cohort 4 of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate and hit submit! Don’t miss a chance to be part of this project-based training that helps current and future nonprofit news leaders build the skills to lead sustainable local news orgs.

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Nonprofit News Business Certificate Application - Newmark J-School

Applications for the fourth cohort of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate opened on Monday, May 4, 2026 and will close on Friday, June 5, 2026 at

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

To apply, you’ll need to submit: - A completed application - A resume - The contact info for two references - Thoughtful answers to open-ended questions about your leadership experience - Full and partial scholarships available thanks to a generous grant from the Knight Foundation.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

📢 Three more days to apply for Cohort 4 of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate. The rigorous, 9-month hybrid project-based training is designed to give current and future nonprofit news leaders the skills they need to lead sustainable local news orgs

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

From product innovation to AI workflows and revenue strategy, these presentations offer a practical look at how leaders are adapting in real time. Join us to see what they’ve built, what they’ve learned, and where they’re headed next.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The media landscape is shifting fast and newsroom leaders are navigating AI disruption, audience shifts, revenue pressure, organizational change, and more. Over the past year, this cohort has worked on projects grounded in real challenges inside their organizations and ventures.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“I wish I could take it again!” — Lizzie Tufano, VP Revenue, Block Club Chicago

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“We have a game plan to keep raising revenue. We are more clear in terms of having an actionable plan to move us into the future. This program gave me, and I believe my organization, a new shot of energy.” — Florangela Davila, Executive Director, South Seattle Emerald

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“The past year has been really challenging for our industry but seeing all the great work everyone is doing and getting inspired by the out-of-the-box ideas made the job and the world feel more manageable and full of hope.” — Genevieve Genest, Development Director, The Texas Tribune

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“The program covered the opportunities and challenges of our industry and helped me get comfortable being uncomfortable with the unknown and with what can/can’t be controlled.”– Sonya Cisneros Wierzowiecki, Chief Development Officer, Fort Worth Report

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Here’s what some of our alumni are saying about their experience in the program: “This experience has both validated and inspired me, reinforcing that I’m exactly where I need to be in my journey as a nonprofit local news leader.” — Shannan Bowen, Founder & CEO, NCLocal

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Created in partnership with the American Journalism Project and Blue Engine Collaborative! You’ll hone the business skills you need to lead a nonprofit news organization to sustainability. Full scholarships are available thanks to generous support from the Knight Foundation.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We also heard from Marie Gilot, our J+ Executive Director, and from Darrin Kerr with American Journalism Project and Sabrina Passos with Blue Engine, our partners for this program. We shared details about the program timeline, the in-person kickoff, curriculum, and how to apply.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

During the session we heard Sonya Cisneros Wierzowiecki, the chief development officer at Fort Worth Report, discuss the Nonprofit News Business Certificate’s impact on her professional growth.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

If you couldn’t join us for the recent Nonprofit News Business Certificate Info Session, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with the full recording. youtu.be/lqpxLuZPuYg

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Nonprofit News Business Certificate Info Session for Cohort 4

YouTube video by Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The Nonprofit News Business Certificate is a project-based training that helps nonprofit news leaders build the skills to lead sustainable local news orgs. Full and partial scholarships are available! ⚡️ APPLY to be part of Cohort 4 by June 5 ↓ www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/nonpr...

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Join us today for a virtual information session from 12 - 12:45 p.m. ET to learn about the Nonprofit News Business Certificate and ask any questions you may have. 💡 RSVP HERE ↓ luma.com/kstefaef

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Want to know how newsroom leaders are thinking about AI? Join us for the AI Journalism Lab: Leaders Project Showcase on May 20 at 11 am ET RSVP to the Zoom event here: luma.com/btfrxlpb

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AI Journalism Lab: Leaders Showcase · Zoom · Luma

What does newsroom leadership look like in the age of AI? Six journalists, strategists and media executives from around the world spent the past four months…

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

💥THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Applications for the News Product Management Certification are due by 11:59 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Friday, May 8). Are you ready to level up your tech and product expertise and craft your future as a leader in product development? ⤵️ newsproduct.org/npmc-applica...

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NPMC applications are open! — News Product Alliance

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

What does newsroom leadership look like in the age of AI? Find out on May 20 at 11 am ET, at the public showcase of the AI Journalism Lab: Leaders. Six projects, free and on Zoom. Sign up here: luma.com/btfrxlpb

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AI Journalism Lab: Leaders Showcase · Zoom · Luma

What does newsroom leadership look like in the age of AI? Six journalists, strategists and media executives from around the world spent the past four months…

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Applications are now open for Cohort 4 until June 5. Apply now and “Get comfortable with the uncomfortable” with the Nonprofit News Business Certificate! APPLY www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/nonpr...

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Nonprofit News Business Certificate Application - Newmark J-School

Applications for the fourth cohort of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate opened on Monday, May 4, 2026 and will close on Friday, June 5, 2026 at

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Sonya will join the May 15 info session, along with program organizers from the Newmark J-School, the American Journalism Project & Blue Engine Collaborative, to discuss both the 9-month hybrid program and the Knight Foundation scholarships. www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/nonpr...

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Nonprofit News Business Certificate - Newmark J-School

Apply to the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, developed by J+ at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🏆 For Sonya Cisneros Wierzowiecki, the chief development officer at Fort Worth Report, participating in the NonProfit News Business Certificate was transformational. It helped her “get comfortable being uncomfortable with the unknown and with what can/can't be controlled.”

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Are you a US-based local nonprofit news leader? Or are you transitioning to a nonprofit news job? The Nonprofit News Business Certificate is for you! Join our virtual info session Friday, May 15, from 12 - 12:45 p.m. ET to learn more about the program. RSVP HERE ↓ luma.com/kstefaef

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Nonprofit News Business Certificate Info Session · Zoom · Luma

Join us to learn more about the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, a world-class business training for non-profit leaders organized by J+ at the Newmark…

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

As a part of the NPMC, you'll join a community of alumni who have stepped into new roles, earned promotions, received grants and awards, built new products for their organizations, and used NPMC to clarify where they want their careers to grow next. Apply by May 8: newsproduct.org/npmc-applica...

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NPMC applications are open! — News Product Alliance

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Recent capstones include: → A sports platform converting subscribers at 4x the main site → An AI verification assistant now used in 13 newsrooms → A website rebuild that resulted in an increase in users and automations that saved staff 40+ working hours a year.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Want to learn to build, launch & grow products in a newsroom? Apply to the News Product Management Certification program! In 3.5 months, you’ll learn to: • Drive revenue with new products • Improve workflows + processes • Lead cross-functional teams • Build technical skills

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Want to learn more before applying? Join us for a virtual information session on Friday, May 15, from 12 - 12:45 p.m. ET to learn more about the program and to ask any questions. 💡 RSVP HERE ↓ luma.com/kstefaef

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Nonprofit News Business Certificate Info Session · Zoom · Luma

Join us to learn more about the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, a world-class business training for non-profit leaders organized by J+ at the Newmark…

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

One alumni said: “It was transformational. My leadership skills grew 100 percent. Valuable for any leader at any level. I will rely on the instruction for years to come.”

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

📢 Applications are NOW OPEN for Cohort 4 of the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, our project-based training for current & future nonprofit news leaders. Full and partial scholarships are available! ⚡️ APPLY BY JUNE 5↓ www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/nonpr...

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Nonprofit News Business Certificate - Newmark J-School

Apply to the Nonprofit News Business Certificate, developed by J+ at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

What you need to apply: - A completed application - Your resume - A statement of interest (what you want to work on and why) - Two letters of recommendation

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

TODAY is the last day to apply to the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership. This program gives you the time, structure, and support to actually work through the big challenges and questions you’ve been facing as a news leader. www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/execu...

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Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership - Newmark J-School

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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NPMC applications are open! — News Product Alliance

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

For Mike King, Senior Manager of Curation Strategy at Yahoo News, during the NPMC he noticed the change in how his colleagues perceived him: "I feel empowered to speak more confidently, share my vision more broadly, and pursue a career in strategy and product work." newsproduct.org/blog/what-ha...

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What happens after the NPMC? Alumni share how the program changed their work and careers — News Product Alliance

The News Product Management Certification was built on a simple premise: that the skills needed to lead product strategy in journalism are too important to leave to chance. But what does that actually...

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

NPMC helps build your product management toolkit. Laura Blake, Director of Audience Experience at WRAL shared how she turns to a simple, clarifying question that the NPMC helped her identify: "What problem are you trying to solve?” newsproduct.org/blog/what-ha...

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What happens after the NPMC? Alumni share how the program changed their work and careers — News Product Alliance

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We’re getting to the deadline for the News Product Management Certification (NPMC) program with @newsproduct. It’s coming up on May 8. Details: newsproduct.org/news-product... Apply: newsproduct.org/npmc-applica... Hear from alumni about how the program changed their work and careers:

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News Product Management Certification — News Product Alliance

Our exclusive program is designed specifically for news professionals to gain the product strategy, technical expertise, and change management skills necessary to lead news product development and inn...

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

If you’re looking to grow as a news leader, the Executive Program is here to help you do that. 📅 Applications are open now and close May 1. www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/execu...

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

He started the program as Chief Revenue Officer and just two months after graduating, he was named Publisher of the legacy media outlet. He learned to lead with empathy and navigate the nuances of newsroom dynamics, which has enabled his success in his new role.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

For Gary Lavariere of the Berkshire Eagle, his major takeaway from the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership was the clarity he gained around how to approach leadership in a news setting.

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

You don’t need to have a perfect idea in mind to apply. You just need to know what you want to work on. Applications are currently open and close May 1. www.journalism.cuny.edu/j-plus/execu...

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Executive Program Application - Newmark J-School

Applications for the Class of 2027 for the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership are now open from March 2 to May 1, 2026. Applications will

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Newmark J+ @newmarkjplus.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Exec ‘25 alum Tara Francis Chan, Director of Operations at The Trace, developed a framework for balancing care and accountability, which evolved into Powering News, a resource hub for building non-traditional, worker-friendly newsrooms.

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