Training & Education Committee

Developing Skills for Career Growth

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 ways to increase opportunity and access 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 opportunity and access 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

"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

Career Transition Support

Conduct two virtual sessions supporting people facing career transitions

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: Multidirectional learning programs
Revenue Potential: Additional fee-based training offerings and programs

Sáša Woodruff
News Director Boise State Public Radio

Chair

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Krista Almanzan
PMJA Editor Corps

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Nadya Faulx
Specialty beats editor KERA

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Stephen Langel
Health reporter/producer

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Mike Majchrowicz
Deputy News Director WLRN

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Meg Martin
freelance editor, fact-checker and coach Minnesota Journalism Center

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Phineas Pope
Newscaster Minnesota Public Radio

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Ted Robbins
Managing Editor and PMJA Editor Corp and Mindfulness for Journalists PMJA Editor Corp

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Monica Sandreczki
Co-executive producer, co-host of Northern Light North Country Public Radio

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Eugene Sonn
Program Manager Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative Temple University/Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative

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Adia White
Northwest News Network Coordinating Editor Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Zachary Ziegler
Radio Reporter/Producer KLCC Public Radio

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