Google News Initiative supports LatAm journalists to participate in the NPMC Spring 2024 Cohort

GNI will sponsor 7 news professionals from Latin America to participate in the inaugural cohort of the NPMC program.

The News Product Alliance is thrilled to share that the Google News Initiative will support the participation of seven Latin American journalists in the inaugural cohort of the News Product Management Certification (NPMC) program created in partnership with the J+ program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and News Catalyst.

The NPMC is a rigorous, part-time, and virtual program designed for mid to senior-level news professionals that brings together a diverse cohort of 30 participants from across the global news industry. Our exclusive program is designed for news professionals to gain the product strategy, technical expertise, and change management skills necessary to lead news product development and innovation. 

Thanks to the Google News Initiative, seven product thinkers from Latin America will join the first cohort of the program, which will run from January to April 2024.  

“With a growing diverse pool of professionals well-versed in product management frameworks, news organizations can build more diverse and innovative products and services that provide real value for their audiences while maximizing limited resources and reinforcing sustainable business solutions. Thanks to the Google News Initiative we can lower the barrier of access to best-in-class training for Latin American participants and help build a healthier news ecosystem in the region”, said Feli Carrique, Executive Director of the News Product Alliance.

Meet the Latin American participants who will receive support from GNI in the NPMC Spring 2024 Cohort:

Ana Carolina Araújo is from Brazil and is a journalism and data project manager at AzMina. She manages an observatory of gender-based political violence and a legislative monitoring platform on the same topic.

Karen De la Hoz is from Colombia and is a product owner at La Silla Vacía. She’s a leader dedicated to crafting impactful online experiences, and spearheading successful content, social media, and web development strategies for diverse teams and organizations. 

Luiza Drable is from Brazil and works as a video director at Intercept Brasil, an independent digital news agency. She leads a team that creates and produces journalistic documentaries and diverse digital video content across multiple platforms.

Marcela Duarte is from Brazil and is a head of product at Lupa, a fact-checking news agency. She’s a journalist with 20 years of experience and has worked in large Brazilian newsrooms, dedicating herself to digital content, innovation, and product.

Pablo Hamada is from Argentina and is the head of audience and social media at La Gaceta. He’s been coordinating projects for more than 20 years, and specializes in developing technological products, focusing on growth through platforms. 

Sebastián Auyanet is from Uruguay and is currently an audience strategist, impact, and newsroom experimenter at NowThis News. Sebastián also works as a user-focused editorial and business strategies consultant for journalism support organizations like SembraMedia and ICFJ, having worked with more than 40 news organizations throughout Latin America. 

Tania Opazo is from Chile and is the head of product and digital strategy at Grupo Copesa, a Chilean media conglomerate. With a background as interactive narratives editor at the newspaper La Tercera, she has covered science, health, environment, society, and education throughout her career. 

Click here to meet all the participants, instructors, and coaches from the NPMC’s inaugural cohort.

The NPMC received an overwhelming number of applications from talented professionals worldwide. We are pleased to announce that the second cohort will begin in September 2024 to accommodate the demand. If you think this program might be the right fit for you, please stay tuned for further updates and subscribe to our list on the website.

Have any questions regarding the NPMC? Please contact npmc@newsproduct.org.