Sponsor Workshops and Sessions
AAJA is proud to partner with the following organizations on an array of educational professional development and skills-building opportunities for our members at #AAJA26. Stay tuned for more updates on this page!
NBCU ACADEMY’S exclusive journalism workshop experience
Join NBCU Academy for a dynamic day of learning, connection, and career development at the AAJA Convention. Designed for emerging and experienced journalists alike, this full-day experience features interactive workshops, candid conversations with NBCU News Group leaders, and hands-on opportunities to sharpen your skills across platforms. From navigating today’s evolving job market to mastering vertical video and refining your storytelling, attendees will gain practical tools to grow and adapt in a rapidly changing media landscape. Participants can also sign up for personalized feedback through the NBCU Academy Script Doctor, update their professional presence at the Glam Booth, and connect with recruiters and newsroom leaders across NBC News, Telemundo, NBC Sports, and NBCUniversal Entertainment.
Whether you're looking to break in, level up, or expand your network, NBCU Academy offers direct access to the insights, skills, and connections shaping the future of journalism. Walk-ins welcome, registration recommended at nbcuacademy.com/events.
NBCU Emerging Producers Fellowship
The deadline for this opportunity has passed.
Workshop: Becoming a Digital Leader in the Age of AI
Today's newsrooms are evolving faster than ever. Are you equipped to lead the charge?
Designed for reporters, editors, newsroom managers, and coaches, this intensive workshop focuses on building the practical skills required to lead in a rapidly changing newsroom. Led by CNN’s award‑winning journalists, the experience centers around real newsroom challenges and equips you with actionable tools and frameworks which can be put into practice right away.
What you will walk away with…
Elevated Digital Storytelling: Deep-dive strategies for writing, editing, and producing stories with clarity, speed, and impact across digital platforms.
Vertical Video Strategy: Tools and frameworks for creating vertical videos that support editorial goals and improve content impact while reaching and retaining new audiences.
AI-Powered Leadership: Practical instruction from CNN’s AI experts on applying AI tools to reporting, research, and interactive storytelling grounded in journalism standards and ethics. Build confidence using AI to improve newsroom workflows, sharpen editorial judgment, and lead innovation effectively.
Audience-Centered Mindset: Explore how evolving audience behaviors intersect with journalistic storytelling, and how to design stories that meet audiences where they are and keep them coming back. Learn new ways of thinking about relevance, engagement, and long‑term audience trust without compromising journalistic values.
Editors, reporters, video producers, and newsroom leaders from print and digital publications are encouraged to apply.
ABC News Storytellers Summit
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 workshop is 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:
Thursday, June 25th 9AM-12:30PM
Panels & Discussions with ABC News Executives & Talent
Producing Workshops & More
Networking Sessions & Career Advice
HOW TO APPLY:
Attendees must be registered for the AAJA 2026 Convention
The ABC News Storyteller Summit encourages the following to attend:
· Producers, Writers, Reporters and Content Creators with (3) years of experience or more
Join ESPN and ABC News for a virtual session designed to connect journalism conference attendees with recruiters across sports media, news, production, and content.
This session will provide an inside look at ESPN and ABC News, including organizational overviews, early career and professional opportunities, recruiting insights, and tips for navigating the hiring process. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly through a live moderated Q&A focused on career pathways, storytelling, and opportunities within The Walt Disney Company.
The virtual session will take place on Wednesday, June 17 from 2:00–3:00 PM ET.
To register, please note this is a quick two-step process:
First, you’ll click the link to join our Talent Community.
After submitting your information, you’ll immediately receive a second link to officially register for the virtual session.