Media Moves

Sinclair returns with news, producer and weather academic

October 4, 2023

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

The following excerpt was sent out from BusinessWire:

Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced the return of Sinclair’s News Reporter and Producer Academies, a series of interactive, virtual workshops for college students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. This year, Sinclair will also add Weather Academy, a workshop for students interested in a career in weather. The 90-minute sessions will run throughout November and assist students seeking to build a career in reporting, producing or weather.

SESSION DATES:

  • Reporter Academy – November 1,
  • Producer Academy – November 8,
  • Weather Academy – November 15.

Each session will take place virtually, from Noon – 1:30p ET

Sinclair’s Reporter Academy, now in its third year, is hosted by Sinclair’s award-winning news operation, giving students an opportunity to learn about Sinclair’s modern content centers and interact with the company’s industry-leading teams. Students will learn the basics of reporting and investigative storytelling across multiple platforms, and how to package a resume and reel.

Sinclair’s Producer Academy, now in its sixth year, is a workshop for students interested in pursuing a career as a digital or broadcast news producer.

These three free virtual workshops are open to undergraduate and graduate college students. Students must register in advance, by November 1 at:

https://www.flowcode.com/page/sinclair-news-academies

Note: An .edu email address is required for registration.

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