Sponsor Workshops and Sessions
AAJA is proud to partner with the following organizations on an array of educational professional development and skills-building workshops for our members at #AAJA24. Stay tuned for more updates on this page!
ALL DEADLINES:
*Deadline approaching* 2024 ABC News Storytellers Summit: Click for details.
ESPN Sports Media Summit: Open to all!
CNN Reporters and Producers Workshops: Learn more about reporters and producers workshops
*Deadline approaching* NBCU Academy's 2024 Journalism Workshop, NBCU Academy Script Doctor and CNBC Business News Media Lab: Click for details.
NBCU Academy Lessons in Leadership: Click for details.
Student Networking with NBCUniversal: Click for details.
2024 ABC News Storytellers Summit | Application Deadline: Monday, August 5, 2024
The ABC News Storytellers Summit is a half day development workshop created by ABC News and the ABC Owned Television Stations designed to bring producers, writers, reporters and content creators together for a series of cutting-edge conversations and training sessions to take their storytelling to the next level. This workshop is led by ABC News journalists and executives from across all of our platforms and shows. Participants will walk away with first-hand knowledge around the skills that make ABC News the number one source for news and innovative ways to enhance their storytelling.
OVERVIEW:
Session Date: Wednesday, August 7 from 10am-2:30pm
Panels & Discussions with ABC News Executives & Talent
Producing Workshops
Networking Sessions & Career Advice
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must be registered for the AAJA 2024 Convention
2024 ESPN Sports Media Summit at AAJA
The ESPN Sports Media Summit is a dynamic learning experience that will give its participants first-hand exposure to behind-the-scenes skills and experiences essential in today’s sports media industry. During these sessions, participants learn from award-winning writers, editors, producers, content creators, storytellers, and on-air talent at ESPN. These sessions will provide a strategic and practical understanding of new concepts and methods, industry trends, and challenges shaping the sports media industry. Join us for an experience you don't want to miss!
Please note that the summit will be in-person at AAJA in Austin on Thursday, August 8 from 10am-4pm. Open to all #AAJA24 Attendees!
CNN Producers and reporters workshops
Are you in news production and looking to step up your game?
For over 10 years, CNN’s journalism workshop has been the industry standard. This year we’re in Austin, Texas hosting the most creative & engaging reporters at the AAJA Conference. Senior managers, on-air coaches, CNN correspondents and anchors will teach and challenge attendees on what it takes to make it to the network.
During this full-day workshop, reporters will build skills and apply practical techniques.
All applicants must be an active AAJA member and registered to attend the 2024 conference.
Session Date: Thursday, August 8 2024
*This is an invitation-only event. Due to high demand, only candidates who apply & receive confirmation of having been selected will be accommodated.
NBCU Academy’s All Day Journalism Workshop | Application Deadline: WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Are you interested in learning from America’s leading news organization? NBCU Academy is a premiere journalism and content creation training program that will help you learn new skills and grow your career. Advancing excellence in journalism, media and tech, NBCU Academy convenes the best and brightest team of world class journalists from NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo News. Our selective, full-day workshop experience will give you a window into how we produce for network news, cable, digital, streaming, local and beyond. We are looking for innovative, energetic, and intensely curious journalists and producers interested in taking their craft to the next level.
WHEN: Thursday August 8, 2024 9:30AM-4:15PM CDT
WHERE: Hilton Austin Governor’s Ballroom Salon C
NBCU ACADEMY at AAJA: Lessons in Leadership | Application Deadline: Thursday, August 8
The workshop will take place at the AAJA convention on Friday August 9, 2024 from 10:00AM-12:00PM CDT.
Location: Hilton Austin Governor’s Ballroom Salon C
Looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? Learn ways to activate your influence on content creation and company culture. This interactive workshop will give you a window into how top leaders think and provide insights on how to problem solve for real-world challenges. No matter your goals, you need leadership skills to navigate newsrooms and advance your career. NBCU News Group executives will offer their best advice on how to lead and succeed.
NBCU Academy Script Doctor | Application Deadline: WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Script writing is the very foundation of journalism—a well written script has the ability to elevate reporting to new heights. It is also an art in need of constant revitalization and renewal—even from the most seasoned writers. Please join us in a conversation with NBCU News Group leaders and journalists.
WHEN: Friday August 9, 2024 1:00PM-3:00PM CDT
WHERE: Hilton Austin Room 410
SPEAKERS:
· Candace Kuo, NBC News Senior Producer, Business, Technology and Innovation Unit
· Emilie Ikeda, NBC News Correspondent
· Brian Cheung, NBC News Business and Data Correspondent
Please RSVP “YES - AAJA” by July 31, 2024 at nbctalentdept@nbcuni.com to attend panel. Space limited. RSVP required for entry.
If you would like to be considered for our script review session with our local news directors, please make sure to reply “YES – AAJA” with a package script attached.
CNBC Business news media Lab | APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Journalists are asked to do more with less these days, including sharing highlights of your coverage with wider audiences across multiple platforms - on-air, digital or social. CNBC is here is teach you strategies to maximize your reach and your resume.
In this exclusive, invitation-only, interactive session, CNBC’s newsroom leaders will share tips, techniques and tactics for successfully pitching, preparing, and presenting business news stories on camera across multiple platforms.
To request an invitation, send your resume to cnbcbiznews@nbcuni.com.
WHEN: Friday August 9, 2024 10:00AM-11:30AM CDT
WHERE: Hilton Austin Room 410
STUDENT NETWORKING WITH NBCUNIVERSAL
Join NBCUniversal for a student networking session at the AAJA Convention in Austin! You’ll have the chance to learn more about our internships, meet industry professionals and share your information with our team of Recruiters for internships and early career opportunities across the company.
Sign up here to learn more about the event!