Training & Education committee

Committee Charge:

• Analyze the training and educational needs of the public media journalism field

• Participate in the development and improvement of training and education programs

• Develop opportunities for advanced learning and leadership training working with partner organizations and subject matter experts

• Identify opportunities to increase diversity, equity and inclusion throughout public media via educational opportunities offered by PMJA

• Support stations sharing innovations and best practices through opportunities and resources offered by PMJA

• Develop mentorship programs to increase multidirectional learning that will improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the public media system

• Review ratio of resource input to impact to ensure PMJA time and resources are providing the greatest value for members

Current Initiatives:

• "How I Got Here" Series: Early-career journalists interviewing established professionals about their career paths and development

• Learning Assessment Integration: Review PMJA's Learning Needs Assessment and develop plans for the committee to integrate findings into its work

DEI Strategic Priorities & Future Programming:

• Foundations Course: Public media basics for newcomers and career changers

• Provide Additional Leadership Development:

  • Managing people vs. managing content

  • Coaching skills for managers

• Address Skills Gaps: Talk show training and advanced hosting techniques

• Knowledge Exchange Expansion: Multi-directional learning programs

Revenue Potential: Additional fee-based training offerings and programs