Women's Leadership Accelerator (WLA)
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Overview
Women's Leadership Accelerator (WLA)
Organization: Online News Association (ONA)
Program Type: Yearlong intensive mentorship and leadership development program
Program Overview
The Women's Leadership Accelerator offers a comprehensive yearlong intensive program of mentoring, discussion, and learning led by some of the top minds in digital media. Participants work closely with experienced mentors on challenges unique to their careers while receiving ongoing support and coaching from ONA throughout the year.- Duration: One year
- Format: Intensive mentorship and leadership development
- Mentorship: Participants work closely with senior mentors in the digital media industry
- Cohort Model: Accepted as part of a cohort group
- Support: Ongoing coaching and discussion throughout the year
Program Features
- Tuition: Completely tuition-free for participants
- Travel Support: Funders and sponsors support travel costs for participants
- Guest Speakers/Mentors: Costs covered by program funders and sponsors
Cost
- Targeted at women and non-gender binary people working in news
- Career development focus for those seeking leadership advancement
- (Specific professional requirements not detailed in available content)
Eligibility
- Mentoring from experienced media leaders
- Group discussions and learning opportunities
- Career-focused coaching
- Networking with cohort members
- Access to industry expertise
Program Components
- Presumed national/international based on ONA's reach
Geographic Scope
- 2024 Cohort: Introduced July 17, 2024
- 2025 Cohort: Introduced August 13, 2025
- Annual cohort selection
Timeline
- Online News Association
- 1111 North Capitol Street Northeast, Second Floor
- Washington, DC 20002
- Website: journalists.org
Contact
- Digital Women Leaders (DWL): A separate mentorship resource connecting women and non-gender binary people working in news with knowledgeable mentors
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How to Apply
Application Process
Recruitment:
Selection Process:
How to Apply:
- (Specific application requirements not detailed in available content)
- Likely includes: resume/CV, statement of interest, career goals, references
Required Materials
- Program is completely tuition-free
- Travel and speaker costs covered by program funders
- Yearlong commitment required
- Opportunity to work with top media leaders and mentors
- Cohort-based learning model
Key Information for Applicants
- Online News Association
- Website: journalists.org
- See website for current application portal and specific requirements
Contact
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
womenjournalism
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