From left, Armenia's Narine Mkrtchyan, Sudan's Sumaya Elmatbagi, New York Times Publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr, and Kenya's Andrew Kagwa.
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Phase I: Washington, D.C.
The participants begin with group seminars in Washington, where they discuss journalism issues in
today's American newsroom: strategic planning; staff
recruitment, management and development; long-term goals; online publication; staff
training; journalism ethics; and more.
Phase II: Individual Assignments at U.S. Newspapers
A month-long individual assignment to a community newspaper offers exposure to various aspects of
publishing newspapers in the United States. Each editor will focus on a
particular aspect of newsroom operations and gain exposure to circulation strategies,
sales, marketing, staff management and production techniques. A range of U.S. newspapers from
small dailies in the heartland to large-city papers participate. When possible, newsrooms arrange for participants to stay with staff members in their homes, providing a complete cultural exchange.
Phase III: New York
Participants conclude the program in New York City. In group seminars, they compare U.S. editing and management techniques with those in their home countries. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the New York Times, the largest U.S. newspaper, and tour the Associated Press news agency. Participants will also visit a Broadway show and have the chance to give feedback on their experience as an IJE fellow.
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