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Training the future of leaders in media

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Programs for news media professionals

The Maynard Institute’s professional development training programs have operated for more than 50 years.

For nearly a decade before our co-founders established the Maynard Institute in 1977, they ran summer training programs for minorities in journalism at Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley. 

After learning from the best in the business, Maynard graduates distinguish themselves in their own careers.

Graduates have become leading newsroom executives and outstanding reporters, editors, authors, and journalism school professors. Some have gone on to win the Pulitzer Prize.

Journalism programs are open to all mid-to-late career professionals. We give the next generation of diverse leaders in media the resources needed to thrive in four professional tracks: 

  • Frontline Managing and Editing
  • Media Entrepreneurship
  • Storytelling 
  • Leadership

What our participants say

Fault Lines training has been invaluable in helping our newsroom have honest conversations on topics that can be fraught if people don’t share a common vernacular.
Joel Christopher, Executive Vice President, Knoxville News Sentinel
Maynard provided me with the tools, the support, and the inspiration to become a better journalist and a more impactful force for change.
Allison Jing Yang, Senior Editor – Partnerships & Initiatives, Initium Media
With Bob Maynard’s pioneering spirit, it’s important to remember history and how far we’ve come. This program helped shape my career as one of the most important experiences of my life.
Kevin Merida, Former Executive Editor, Los Angeles Times and Former Maynard Board Member, Graduate, Maynard Media Academy
The Maynard 200 experience is unlike any other. It’s training tailor-made for editors like me from underrepresented communities, and true fellowship centered around our voices.
Fernanda Santos, Managing Editor, The 19th

Our programs for individuals

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Training Programs

Maynard’s unique professional development cohorts help grow meaningful tenure in media, at all stages of your career.

Grow your skills
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Maynard Regional Training Series

Our unique Regional Training Series provides specialized workshops, inclusive discussions and coaching to help emerging news leaders to successfully manage teams and news coverage.

Lead with courage
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Maynard Communities of Practice

Ongoing training, education, and mentorship for Maynard journalist programs alumni.

Join a community
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Oakland Voices

A collaboration with the Oakland Tribune to train Oakland residents to tell the stories of their neighborhoods.

Community correspondence journalism
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Maynard 200 Program (Retired)

Fellowships to advance the diversity pipeline in news media and dismantle structural racism in its newsrooms.

Maynard 200 legacy

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