Opportunity Title: Call for Applications: JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms 2024

JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms: A Free Online Program for Sub-Saharan Africa

The JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms is a free online program designed to provide journalists and media professionals in small newsrooms with an in-depth look at the potential of artificial intelligence. The program, created by the JournalismAI team at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and powered by Google News Initiative, has been training newsroom professionals from around the world since 2021.

Program Details:

• Duration: 8 weeks (starting in September 2024)

• Eligibility: Journalists and media professionals working in small newsrooms (fewer than 50 employees) in Sub-Saharan Africa (including Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and West Africa) from GMT-1 to GMT+4.

• Requirements: Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning, fluency in English, and a stable WiFi connection.

• Selection Criteria: Priority given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to influence the strategic adoption of AI in their news organization.

• Program Structure: Masterclasses, discussions, and resource development to support AI adoption in news organizations.

• Deadline: July 24, 2024

Benefits:

• Free program thanks to the support of the Google News Initiative.

• Opportunity to learn from experts working at the intersection of journalism and artificial intelligence.

• Development of resources to support AI adoption in news organizations.

• Networking opportunities with journalists and media professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Apply Now:

If you are a journalist or media professional working in a small newsroom in Sub-Saharan Africa, apply for the JournalismAI Academy for Small Newsrooms by July 24, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in artificial intelligence and machine learning.