Application Deadline: August 29th, 2025.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Managing Conflict in the Newsroom Today -Program. Managing conflict in today’s newsroom is an initiative of the Aga Khan University’s Graduate School of Media and Communications (AKU-GSMC) and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s Regional Media Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a four-day course aimed at giving news managers the ability to resolve workplace conflict and disagreement in order to lead effectively. Sessions will run from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each day, with each topic taking up to one-and-a-half hours. Participants will cover key conflict resolution concepts relevant to the functions of emerging newsroom managers and leaders. The training will take place from December 1st – 4th, 2025.
The program is meant for media managers drawn from the sub-Saharan Africa region. It targets mid-level to senior managers in newsrooms.
Eligibility
- Marketing and communications professionals from CSOs, NGOs, and Government and Private Sectors.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Learn effective strategies to manage disputes within the newsroom
- Enhance your leadership and conflict resolution skills to advance your career in media management
- Improve team dynamics and create a positive work environment that fosters collaboration
Funded by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Programme Structure
Live classes are held daily at the Aga Khan University Centre located on 3rd Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya.
Application Requirements
To complete this application form, you will need to prepare:
- Your curriculum vitae
- Short answer on your motivation and how you will use the skills from this program
- Short answer on a practical or real conflict experience in the newsroom and how you went about it.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Managing Conflict in the Newsroom Today – 2025 Program
