How to engage under-30 rising stars to elevate news media, guide the INMA community, and bring new life and energy to an industry undergoing transformation
Scope of the Initiative
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How to make the news industry more attractive to young professionals
Engage
How best for media companies to engage the next generation
Value proposition
How to improve INMA's value proposition among young professionals in the media industry?
Influencers
How to make young professionals into news media influencers
Deliverables
Survey
In early 2020, the Young Professionals Committee distributed a survey to under-30 employees at news media companies through committee members, contacts within INMA, and INMA boards. The survey results guided the committee in developing Initiative activities.
Slack workspace
If you are under 30 years of age, employed by a news media company, and a member of INMA, you may request an invitation to the Young Professionals Slack workspace. Contact Tom Corbett at tom.corbett@inma.org.
30 Under 30 Awards
Rewarding outstanding achievement and career potential among professionals in the news media industry. Deadline to apply for the programme is July 30, 2021. Click here to review, apply or nominate.
Topical Roundtables
One-hour Zoom sessions, usually with one or two case study presentations, around a specific topic close to the heart of the young professionals within the wider INMA community.
Committee
The Board of Directors appointed a committee to oversee the Young Professionals Initiative:
Saarah Survé (Chair)
African Independent Director
Sekunjalo
South Africa
Giuliana Belén Pasquali
Coordinator of Social's Media Team
Clarín
Argentina
Ajithkumar Dhevarajan
Growth Product Manager
The Hindu
India
Betina Hughes
Senior Producer
The Canberra Times (Australian Community Media)
Australia
Katie Fabry
Marketing Director
WSJ
United States
Nastasia Pawlak
Manager Business Development
Axel Springer Media Impact
Germany
Tee Zhou
Asian Correspondent
The Business Times
Singapore
Background
The INMA Young Professionals Initiative was approved by the association’s Board of Directors and implemented November 8, 2019. Board member Frank Mahlberg of Axel Springer, working with INMA Board members, put together the inaugural committee. Europe Division Manager Tom Corbett is the committee's staff liaison. The Board aspires for the initiative to include scholarships, rewards for excellence, career elevation, mentorship, and more.