Apply to the 2026 Media Transformation Challenge Executive Fellowship

Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the Media Transformation Challenge Executive Fellowship. We are accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. Admissions are granted on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications. After submitting your application, a program representative may contact you to schedule a follow-up conversation.

MTC Fellowship Program Application Form

Tell us more about yourself

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What is your cell phone number?

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What is your race/ethnicity?

What is your gender?

Will you require any learning accommodations to participate in this program?

Who should we contact in case of emergency?

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Tell us about your organization

What is the name of your organization?

What is the ownership structure of your group or organization?

What is your current position or title?

What are your current duties and responsibilities?

What is the estimated size of your market or audience?

What is your organization’s business address?

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Professional Information

Write a short bio, including a description of your experience (e.g., editing, finance, marketing, operations, reporting, technology, sales, etc.).

The hallmark of the program is your pursuit of a real-world performance challenge that is essential to your organization’s success, for which “business as usual” will not suffice. Write a description of a potential challenge you and your organization must address that you can use as the focus of your participation in this program. Please give your perspective on what it would take to achieve success.

Write a statement identifying three core trends that are substantially relevant to the challenge you described above. These might be external and/or internal trends. Describe the implications of these trends–positive or negative–for the odds of success at the challenge.

Write a statement that demonstrates you have the authority in your current role to guide success at this challenge.

Write a description of how you hope to benefit from this program, and how your organization hopes to benefit from your efforts.

Documentation & Commitments

Financial Commitment: The tuition for the program is $29,750

I acknowledge the tuition cost.

Letter of Support from Supervisor: Please provide a letter of support from your supervisor or sponsoring executive. Upload below or e-mail your signed statement directly to info@poynter.org.

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All participants are responsible for travel-related expenses. Please provide a statement of commitment to pay these amounts signed by the financially responsible person at your enterprise. Provide a link for download or e-mail your signed statement directly to info@poynter.org.

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