ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (November 9, 2026) — The Poynter Institute today announced the newest cohort of its Essential Skills for New Managers program, bringing together journalists and media professionals from news organizations across the U.S. for five days of intensive leadership training, Nov. 16-20, 2026, at the Poynter campus in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Designed for those who are new to management, the program helps participants develop the practical skills needed to lead teams, navigate workplace challenges and build strong newsroom cultures.

Led by Poynter faculty Tony Elkins and Fernanda Camarena, the workshop focuses on effective communication, delegation, coaching, decision-making and managing former peers.…