TN AFRICA DIGITAL JOURNALISM MASTERCLASS

An exclusive one-day training in AI, Climate Storytelling & the Business of News for Africa’s media professionals. TN AFRICA DIGITAL JOURNALISM MASTERCLASS Join us in person for the TN AFRICA DIGITAL JOURNALISM MASTERCLASS! This is your chance to dive deep into the world of digital journalism, learn the latest tips and tricks, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you're a newbie or a pro looking to sharpen your skills, this masterclass is all about boosting your storytelling game in the digital space. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to level up your journalism journey! ABOUT TN AFRICA MEDIA ACADEMY The TN Africa Media Academy is an initiative of The Newsroom Africa (TN Africa), established to deliver continuous professional development for journalists, digital creators, communicators, and storytellers across Africa. The Masterclass Series runs throughout the year as a build-up to the annual TN Africa Digital Journalism Summit ensuring that learning, networking, and collaboration continue beyond the summit floor. #StoryTheChange VENUE AfricaWorks Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel Accra, Ghana APPLY NOW This event requires an application. Tickets are not issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply here: https://thenewsroomafrica.com/home-v2/ Shortlisted applicants will receive a confirmation and joining instructions from the TN Africa team. The TN Africa Digital Journalism Masterclass is a selective, practitioner-led training programme for Africa’s next generation of journalists, bloggers, content creators, and media professionals. This is not a conference. This is not a webinar. This is one focused day of learning, built around the skills, tools, and strategies that define the future of journalism on the continent. Edition 1 takes on three of the most urgent conversations in African media: → How AI is changing the newsroom and how to use it responsibly and effectively → How to tell climate stories that move people and drive action → How to build a career and income as a digital media professional in Africa WHAT’S ON THE PROGRAMME Module 1 — AI for the Modern African Journalist Facilitated by an AI & Digital Media Expert You will learn how to use AI as a practical newsroom tool not a replacement, but a force multiplier. From prompt engineering and research to writing, verification, and social media this session covers the tools every journalist should know and the ethics every journalist must understand. Practical exercise: Transform one story into five content formats using AI. Module 2 — Climate Storytelling That Drives Action Facilitated by a Climate Journalist / Climate Communications Expert Climate is not a science beat. It is every beat. This session equips you to find climate angles in any story, report from a solutions perspective, tell human-centred stories, and counter climate misinformation with data, integrity, and impact. Case study: Accra Floods — From Breaking News to Solutions Journalism. Module 3 Building a Sustainable Career in Digital Journalism Facilitated by a Media Entrepreneur This is the business session most journalism programmes never teach. You will learn how to build your personal media brand, create multiple income streams, grow your audience, freelance effectively, and access grants and fellowships so your journalism can sustain itself. Fireside Chat The Future of African Journalism A candid conversation with: • The Barbados High Commissioner • A Senior Journalist • A Young Digital Creator Moderated by the Lead Convener of TN Africa. WHO SHOULD APPLY This masterclass is designed for: • Journalists (print, broadcast, digital) • Student Journalists • Bloggers & Online Publishers • Content Creators • Digital Media Professionals • Communications Officers & PR Practitioners • Civil Society & Development Communicators Admission is selective. Every application is reviewed individually by the TN Africa team. Completing the application does not guarantee a place shortlisted participants will be contacted with next steps. CERTIFICATION Participants who attend all three modules and complete the programme assessment will receive a TN Africa Media Academy Certificate of Completion. Certification is paid for. The fee will be communicated to shortlisted applicants before they are required to confirm their place. Scholarship enquiries can be made during the application process.