The Maynard Regional Training Series
The Maynard Regional Training Series
The Maynard Regional Training Series brings in-person, weekend-long leadership and management training to journalists across the U.S.
In partnership with universities, these sessions give entry- and mid-level editors and managers the tools and confidence they need to traverse the complexities of newsroom leadership.
Trainings are led by award-winning journalists, experienced facilitators, and media professionals—alongside journalism professors and Maynard Institute staff—and focus on the core skills editorial professionals need most.
Past Maynard Regional Trainings
Maynard Regional Training Series, Chicago, 2026
Our Maynard Regional Training in Chicago in partnership with Northwestern University’s Medill school of Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications and the Medill Local News Accelerator.
Maynard Regional Training Series, Chapel Hill, 2025
Our Maynard Regional Training Series at Chapel Hill, in partnership with UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
Maynard Regional Training Series, Fort Worth, 2025
Our Maynard Regional Training Series in Fort Worth, Texas in partnership with TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communications.
FAQs: The Maynard Regional Training Series
Frequently asked questions about our Maynard Regional Training Series
The Maynard Regional Training Series is a professional development training model that brings in-person, weekend-long leadership and management training to journalists across the U.S. Partnering with universities at regional media hubs, the Maynard Regional Training Series provides skill-building and networking opportunities as well as a pathway to the Maynard Communities of Practice. The Maynard Communities of Practice provides ongoing education and peer-to-peer support networks for our many program and training alumni.
The next Maynard Regional Training Series has not yet scheduled its offerings for 2027. Watch this space for more updates and check out this information on the Maynard Regional Training from June 2026 in Chicago in partnership with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications and the Medill Local News Initiative.
The next Maynard Regional Training Series has not yet scheduled its offerings for 2027. Watch this space for more updates and check out this information on the Maynard Regional Training from June 2026 in Chicago in partnership with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications and the Medill Local News Initiative.
The Maynard Regional Training Series is designed for frontline editors and managers. Editors, producers and newsroom leadership should register to attend.
The Maynard Regional Training Series provides specialized workshops and in-depth discussions to build stories and dig into the minutiae of writing with sessions on:
- Stepping Into Your Leadership Role
- Fault Lines® Impact on News Coverage
- Running the Story: How To Manage Big Projects
- AI and Ethical Editorial Decision-Making
- Navigating Difficult Conversations
This training is facilitated by renowned and award-winning writers and investigative journalists, innovative media entrepreneurs, and steadfast editors and newsroom managers.
Participants will be responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses, as applicable.
A nominal tuition may be applied to encourage attendance, stay tuned for details and next steps.
Information about a local hotel room block and all other travel logistics details will be provided.
Please see above or click this link to register for the Maynard Regional Training in Chicago, Illinois June 4-5 2026.
Please contact:
Odette Alcazaren-Keeley – Director, Maynard Regional Training Program, Propel Regional Training Series, and Maynard Communities of Practice
okeeley@mije.org
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