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EMERGING TECHNOLOGY & THE NEWS

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Integrate Emerging Tech to Strengthen Journalism’s Reach and Relevance

Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies such as AI, automation, social media, and AR/VR on journalism. Learn how to integrate these tools into editorial workflows, address ethical and legal considerations, and collaborate with editorial, product and engineering teams. This course explores the technology landscape and its challenges and opportunities for newsrooms. Become prepared to implement these tools in ways that advance your newsroom’s strategic goals. 

At a Glance

  • Modality: Online with weekly real-time meetings
  • Timeframe to Complete: Six weeks
  • Price: $2,000 (or purchase the whole program of 6 courses for $10,000)
  • Awarded Upon Completion: Digital certificate for sharing on LinkedIn

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Course Outcomes

The curriculum in this course is focused on:

 

  • Evaluating the impact of AI, automation, and AR/VR on journalism practice.
  • Integrating new technologies into editorial workflows and product development.
  • Anticipating ethical, legal, and audience implications of technological shifts.
  • Building tech fluency to collaborate across editorial, product, and engineering teams. 
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Who Should Enroll

This course was designed for: 

 

  • Early-career newsroom managers looking to build confidence and sharpen their leadership, strategy, and innovation skills.
  • Professionals in non-editorial roles at media organizations who want a deeper understanding of newsroom operations and journalistic practices.
  • Aspiring media entrepreneurs preparing to launch their own journalism ventures or independent platforms. 
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Meet the Instructor: Aimee Rinehart 

Aimee Rinehart is the Senior Product Manager for AI Strategy for The Associated Press. She previously led misinformation research at First Draft and managed the Comprova project during Brazil’s 2018 elections. A digital journalism pioneer, she began her career at The New York Times and later edited for The Wall Street Journal Europe.

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Do you have a question about this course? 

Email Us: newsroom-leadership@austin.utexas.edu