The World Editors Forum and the Temasek Foundation have set in motion a new initiative called the Young Media Leaders (YML) Fellowship Programme that seeks to nurture the next generation of media leaders who are committed to shaping the regional future.
The aim is for YML Fellows to contribute effectively to the pursuit of good journalism, foster dialogue and greater connectedness among one another, and build up newsrooms to meet the needs of their societies in these uncertain times.
The inaugural class of YML Fellows comprises young, high-potential editors and journalists from across the region nominated by their newsrooms. They will gather online over the next six months to share experiences, exchange ideas, amplify the impact of news reporting, and learn to lead in an industry transformed by technology.
