Poynter announces latest cohort for Essential Skills leadership program

Poynter · Sarah Sweeny · last updated May 7, 2026 – 4:10 AM

PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 7, 2026) — The Poynter Institute today announced the newest cohort of its Essential Skills leadership program, bringing together journalists and newsroom leaders from around the world […]

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