Mid-career journalists based in the Asia Pacific region can apply for this training program.
The Asian American Journalists Association's Asia Chapter's (AAJA-Asia) 2025 Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is now open for applications. The program will feature an international cohort and a fully in-person program from May 26 to 31.
The program will be held in Bangkok before and during AAJA-Asia’s New.Now.Next Media conference (N3Con 2025).
It is designed to grow mid-career journalists as news leaders, managers and executives who can thrive in uncertain times and build a sustainable future for journalism. The program explores the responsibilities and challenges of a media workplace, leading in a changing landscape and the role of cultural values in a corporate environment.
Fifteen spots will be exclusively offered to journalists based in the Asia Pacific region–with a number of fellowships to defray tuition costs.
Apply by Jan. 31.