Applications now open for the NAHJ Adelante Academy 2026 Leadership Program

September 29, 2025 – The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is now accepting applications for the NAHJ Adelante Academy’s 2026 Leadership Program. Are you a newsroom leader ready to move up to the next level? NAHJ’s senior leadership program is back for its third year, open to NAHJ members who are ready to become the next generation of news executives.

Who should apply

Newsrooms don’t just need reporters who reflect the communities they serve — they need leaders who understand the value and power of covering diverse communities fully and accurately. That’s where you come in.

Perhaps you’re a director or manager who wants to hone your executive skills, or a mid-level journalist who regularly takes on leadership roles and now wants the title to match the responsibility. If you have eight or more years of leadership experience, this program may be for you.

Why the 2026 Leadership Program

Participants in previous programs called the experience transformative. The 2026 Leadership Program will help you:

• Develop your CEO mindset
• Expand and strengthen your professional network
• Gain visibility and position yourself for senior leadership roles
• Take charge of shaping coverage and newsroom culture

Hispanics are not a monolith, and neither are our future leaders; we’re seeking applicants of all backgrounds. Together, we will secure the future of news.

Program details

• Format: Two in-person sessions and two virtual sessions, plus mentorship and coaching.
• Curriculum: Executive-level leadership skills, leading with a Latino/a/e/x perspective, newsroom innovation, and strategic planning.
• Tuition: Free to all participants. Travel and lodging are not covered.
• Timeline:
  • Applications open September 15, 2025
  • Applications close October 15, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PT
  • Final cohort announced in December 2025