May 1 Deadline for Applications to Leadership Institute for Women Journalists

Apply now to attend the International Women’s Media Foundation’s U.S. Leadership Institute for Women Journalists. The three-day, MF-sponsored training program, to be held in Chicago July 20-22, is designed to provide mid- to upper-level female journalists working in print, broadcast or internet media with critical career-building skills and the opportunity to network with colleagues. In addition to the onsite training, participants will receive one-on-one coaching on implementing personalized action plans for the three months following the institute.

For more information on the program, click here: http://www.iwmf.org/categorydetail.aspx?c=institutes

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Looking for a Few Rising Stars

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is looking for a the next talented crop of women managers who want to increase their leadership skills to build their careers. The IWMF will be hosting its annual Leadership Institute for Women Journalists this summer from July 21-25 in Chicago. This hands-on week-long session, funded by MTF, features sessions on:

· Managing relationships with colleagues, staff and supervisors
· Managing change
· Navigating newsroom politics
· Having critical conversations and difficult discussions
· Negotiating salaries, contracts and benefits
· Advocating for yourself
· Encouraging diversity
· Work/life balance

The application deadline is APRIL 16. Some scholarships are available. To apply online, visit: www.iwmf.org/programs/leadership.

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