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The Minnesota News Media Institute (MNI) provides a variety of training opportunities and other programs for
MNA members, students and other media professionals. We’re working to keep a thumb on the pulse of the everchanging
media industry, producing training programs and providing resources to help our members stay on top of
trends and changes. Our schedule is always growing to accommodate member requests, cover new technologies and
trends, and to go in-depth on topics of interest.
New Reporter & New Ad Rep Training Programs
MNI helps prepare new reporters and new ad reps for their career in newspapers. We bring in seasoned pros to
show the ropes to the latest generation of newspaper reporters, editors and sales professionals.
One-Day Workshops
MNI presents a variety of one-day workshops annually. Focusing on a wide variety of topics, MNA members
can gain new skills from industry experts in a casual classroom setting. Recent sessions covered a wide range
of topics including circulation, management, advertising sales, technology, editorial writing and reporting,
newspaper design, social media and more.
Editors & Publishers Community Leadership Program
This intensive months-long program works with newspaper editor-publisher pairs to develop community
leadership and vision skills. The program encourages newspapers to develop and strengthen social capital within
their communities, to learn of the power they have to frame issues and mobilize action and ultimately helps them
to advance the health and vibrancy of their communities.
Online Media Campus Webinar Series
In partnership with the Online Media Campus, MNI presents affordable webinars on an assortment of subjects
ranging from newspaper design to sales and marketing, editorial skills and technology-centered training.
Webinars feature a variety of industry experts with a focus on relevant topics to all areas of the newspaper.
The Minnesota News Media Institute calendar is constantly being updated. Please check our website for the latest
information: http://mna.org/events/