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 #AAJA22. Stay tuned for more updates on this page! We are offering workshops with NBCU Academy, CNN, ESPN, ABC News, CoinDesk and FOX (see our session preview for FOX’s hands-on session).

ALL DEADLINES:

  • NBCU Academy Workshops: Apply by July 13.

  • ABC News Storytelling Summit: *EXTENDED DEADLINE* Apply by July 19.

  • ESPN Sports Media Summit: Apply by July 22.

  • CoinDesk Crypto Coverage Workshop: RSVP by July 27.

  • CNN Reporters and Producers Workshop: Producers and Reporters, apply by July 28.

  • FOX Sports Sportscasters’ Workshop: RSVP by July 29.

  • NBCUniversal x AAJA Student Networking Breakfast: Apply by July 29.

ABC News Storytellers Summit | Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 19, 2022

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 summit will be 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, July 27 at 10 a.m. PT

  • Panel Discussions ABC News Executives & Talent

  • Writing, Producing & Pitching Workshops

  • Networking Sessions & Career Advice

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Applicants must be registered for the AAJA 20222 Convention

  • The ABC News Storytellers Summit encourages the following to apply:

    • Producers, Writers, Reporters and Content Creators with (3) years of experience or more

    • Seasoned storytellers looking to for new innovative ways to create news content

NBCU Academy | APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Are you interested in learning more from America’s leading news organization?

We are a team of best-in-class journalists that produce for network, cable, streaming and write for digital news. NBCU Academy convenes our best and brightest to give you a window into how we produce news for network, cable, digital, streaming and local. We are looking for innovative, energetic, and intensely curious journalists and producers interested in taking their craft to the next level. NBCU Academy 2022 is a selective program that will take admitted applicants on a journey – from story concept to creation.

NBCU Academy is the premiere journalism training and development program from NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo News. The workshops offered are:

NBC News & MSNBC
Want to be a network, cable, digital, local or streaming news producer? This masterclass will delve into the elements of producing impactful, memorable news segments with a competitive edge and will weave in lessons for producing thoughtful spot news reports that differentiate you from the competition. The class will also clearly lay out expectations for participants interested in applying to positions across the NBCUniversal News Group.

CNBC
This workshop is meant to help participants understand what makes a compelling business story and how to move the story forward. Participants in this workshop will be chosen from the application process to research, write and produce a business story. Prior to the convention, participants will be assigned a mentor who will help them prepare a story pitch that will be presented during the convention. At the journalist convention, participants will showcase their learnings by pitching their story to a panel of CNBC professors and receive immediate feedback.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
• Timed writing and reporting exercises
• Conversations with NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo News professionals to identify the most effective tools to improve your storytelling skills

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
NBCU Academy is ideal for attendees who are:
• Registered to attend the 2022 AAJA conference
• On-air talent looking to move into a new market
• Veteran journalists interested in new media
• Strongly interested in writing, editing and producing

 

CNN Producers and reporters workshops | APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, July 28, 2022

Are you in news production and looking to step up your game?

For 10 years running, CNN’s journalism workshop has been the industry standard. This year we’re back in person hosting the most enterprising & engaging reporters along with the best producers and digital journalists at the AAJA Conference in Los Angeles. Senior managers, on-air coaches and CNN correspondents will teach and challenge attendees on what it takes to make it to the network.

During this full-day workshop, reporters and producers will build skills and apply practical techniques. Topics include enterprise reporting, on-air performance & presentation, editorial decision making, producing philosophy, winning at breaking news and building a digital strategy.

All applicants must be an active AAJA member and registered to attend the 2022 conference.

Session Date: July 28, 2022

*This is an invitation-only event. Due to high demand, only candidates who APPLY & receive CONFIRMATION of having been selected will be accommodated.

 

ESPN sports media Summit | Application Deadline: FRIday, July 22, 2022

The ESPN Sports Media Summit is a dynamic learning experience that will give participants an in-depth behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to be the world's number one sports media company. During the sessions, participants will learn first-hand 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!

OVERVIEW: These sessions will provide a strategic and practical understanding of new concepts and methods, industry trends, and challenges shaping the sports media industry.

  • Session Date: Wednesday, July 27 at 10 a.m. PT

  • Panel Discussions with ESPN Leaders & Talent

  • Content Creation, Writing, Producing and Innovation

  • Behind-The-Scenes

  • Networking Sessions & Career Advice

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Applicants must be registered for the AAJA 20222 Convention

 

Crypto Coverage 101 With CoinDesk | Deadline: Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Crypto is having its mainstream moment, from the rise of NFTs to the recent massive market collapse. How can you cover this fast-moving space without succumbing to rookie mistakes? 

As media leaders and educators in this growing space and a proud sponsor of AAJA, CoinDesk is committed to bringing up diverse journalists to tell the increasingly complex stories of crypto, NFTs and Web3 from all angles.

Join CoinDesk on Wednesday, July 27, at 3 p.m. PT for a workshop on crypto basics and how to cover the industry without pumping dodgy crypto scams or ignoring major stories. Then, stop by booth 310 to ask the team about what it’s like to work in crypto and scope out career opportunities at the biggest media platform for the future of finance. 

 

OTHER SPONSOR SESSIONS

Join NBCUniversal for a Student Networking Breakfast at the #AAJA22 Convention! 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 receive more information!