Introductory Session
Location: February 25 to March 1, 2009 - Gannett Headquarters, McLean, VA.
Cost: $1,200 for tuition, training and most meals.
Hotel: Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182. $139 single/double. Phone: 703-610-8295.
Deadline: The Newspaper Association of America offers a fellowship for a newspaper journalist to attend the annual Executive Leadership Program. The fellowship covers seminar registration fees, travel, meals and hotel expenses.
The NAA application deadline is December 1. Apply here. Send your application to the Newspaper Association of America and an additional copy to:
Executive Leadership Program
Asian American Journalists Association
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
The deadline for non-newspaper journalists to apply for the Introductory Session is December 30. Apply here.
Program Details: The Introductory Session of the Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is held once annually to assist participants with developing a keen understanding of the corporate environment as it applies to the newsroom. ELP helps participants gain valuable skills in identifying newsroom dynamics and boosting leadership skills and performance.
Participants in this intensive, five-day program will gain an increased understanding of the corporate environment and a broadened perspective of the role of leadership in the newsroom. Most importantly, participants will learn how Asian American and Pacific Islander values can be assets to excellence, as well as liabilities, for effect executive performance.
Program topics include:
- Career choices and goal setting
- Understanding cultural values
- Newsroom leadership styles
- Dealing with backlash
- Socialization and self-marketing
- Effective workplace communication
- Leadership strategies
Applicants must have at least five years of professional experiences as print or broadcast journalists. Participants are required to have company support and show potential leadership skills.
For additional information, please contact Albert Lee
The 2009 Introductory Session is supported by a new two-year grant from the McCormick Foundation. The Introductory Session is hosted by Gannett Co., Inc. with additional sponsorship from CNN and People
The 2008 Introductory Session was supported by the McCormick Foundation, with additional sponsorship from Hearst Newspapers, New York Daily News, People, ABC7 (KGO-TV/DT) and KTVU Channel 2.
For a list of speakers who appeared at the March 2008 session, go here.
Advanced Session
Location: The Advanced Session will take place just prior to the Boston Convention, which will be held August 12-15, 2009. The deadline to register for the Advanced Session will be determined spring 2009.
Cost: The cost of the Advanced Session is $125 and the ELP Alumni Networking Lunch is $50. (Registering for the Advanced Session includes the Networking Lunch). To register for either, please contact Albert Lee.
The two-day Advanced Session of The Executive Leadership Program provides additional training in leadership and work/life balance issues, and concludes with the annual ELP Networking Luncheon featuring a panel discussion by top industry professionals.
The 2008 ELP Advanced Session took place July 22-23, 2008 in Chicago, IL. Support for the Advanced Session was provided by The McCormick Foundation.
Mentor Program
Location: February 24, 2009 - McLean, VA.
The ELP Mentor Program offers a unique opportunity for one-on-one career guidance with a mentor, and continued leadership training. Those who are clear about their goals, and who are ready to work on next steps, are urged to apply.