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Poynter Institute Free Online Journalism Courses

MILITARY VETERANS IN JOURNALISM INC

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Funding Amount

$20,000+ in free courses

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Poynter Institute Free Online Journalism Courses

Funder: Craig Newmark Philanthropies (in partnership with Poynter Institute and MVJ)

Total Value: More than $20,000 in free courses

Focus Areas:

  • Journalism training and skill development

  • Reporting techniques

  • Writing and storytelling

  • Fact-checking and verification

  • Broadcast and video production

  • Freelance and remote work

  • Interview techniques

    • Free Courses Available:

  • Newsroom Readiness Certificate

  • A Reporters' Guide to Getting it Right

  • MediaWise Fact-checking 101

  • TV News Toolbox for Educators

  • The Art of the Interview

  • Survive and Thrive in Freelance and Remote Work

  • Producing for TV News (taught by Al Tompkins, valued at $2,500+)

  • Writing/Storytelling for Video (taught by Al Tompkins, valued at $2,500+)

    • Premium Scholarship Courses (with competitive selection):

  • Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing: Six courses (normally $150)

  • Poynter ACES Advanced Editing Certificate (normally $600)

  • Write Your Heart Out 2022 (normally $349)

  • Producer Project 2022 (normally $499)

    • Eligibility:

  • Military veterans

  • Must be a member of Military Veterans in Journalism

    • Geographic Scope: United States

    Overview:
    MVJ has secured access to Poynter Institute's comprehensive online journalism courses for free. Partnership made possible by Craig Newmark Philanthropies. Members can access multiple free courses immediately and apply for competitive scholarships to premium limited-enrollment courses.

    Contact:

  • Rich Dolan: [email protected]

  • Maria Jaimes (Poynter Customer Support): [email protected]

  • Website: mvj.network

    • How to Apply

    Application Process for Free Courses

    1. Create a free user account at Poynter if you don't already have one
    2. Add up to three courses to your shopping cart
    3. Use the coupon code provided by MVJ to access courses for free
    4. Start learning at your own pace

    Application Process for Premium Scholarship Courses

    1. Apply for a scholarship to premium courses via the form on MVJ website
    2. Competitive selection process
    3. Approval notification and enrollment

    Requirements:

  • Be a military veteran

  • Be a member of Military Veterans in Journalism

  • For free courses: create Poynter account and apply coupon code

  • For premium courses: submit scholarship application

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    Fields of Work

    veteransjournalismprofessional-development

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