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CEU Executive MBA Press Freedom Fellowship, offered with the support of Presseclub Concordia, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), International Press Institute

CEU Executive MBA Program, in partnership with Pressclub Concordia, offers a highly competitive, merit-based Press Freedom Fellowship for outstanding professionals in the media industry. The fellowship is offered with the support of Presseclub Concordia, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the International Press Institute and Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa/Inter American Press Association (SIPIAPA).

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Background

In all democratic countries, the future role of the media as an avenue for such democratic accountability is threatened by a myriad of technological and political changes. In that environment, highest levels of strategic and operational skill and competence in media management competences become the critically important success factor for the survival of independent media organizations, and – as such – for the healthy development of democracy.

The winner of the Fellowship will receive up to 50 percent reduction of the full CEU Executive MBA tuition of EUR 29.000. The fellowship will be awarded to a professional working in a broadly understood media/creative sector, working for an organization with a proven record of contributing to open and honest public debate.

Applicant Profile

Applicant should have at least 8 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years of documented leadership/managerial experience, an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification and who apply for the August 2023 intake of the CEU Executive MBA program via the regular application form.

“It’s been said that where the press is free, all is safe. The CEU Executive MBA ‘Press Freedom’ Fellowship seeks an accomplished media executive who has dedicated their professional life to media freedom and choice,” points out Prof. Maciej Kisilowski, Faculty Director of CEU Executive MBA.

Applications will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis. The Selection Committee reserves the right to choose awardees.

Applications are currently open.

About Presseclub Concordia

Founded in 1859, the Austrian Presseclub Concordia is the oldest press club in the world. The original intention of its founders was to provide a platform to support struggling journalists. Today, while still serving as an advocate for the professional interests of journalists, above all of over 580 members, Presseclub Concordia has broadened its mission to include the following:

• act as a guardian of Press Freedom.

• advocate ethical standards and quality in journalism.

• provide a meeting place for journalists.

• be an open service provider for journalists and writers around the world and are a proud member of the International Association of Press Clubs.

More information at https://concordia.at/

About the Committee to Protect Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists promotes press freedom worldwide and defends the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal. CPJ protects the free flow of news and commentary by taking action wherever journalists are under threat.

As an organization founded by journalists, they use the tools of journalism to protect those engaged in acts of journalism. Their credibility rests on a bedrock of accuracy, transparency, fairness, accountability, and independence. Journalist safety is our top priority.

CPJ believes freedom of expression is the foundation for all other human rights. Violations of press freedom often occur in a broader context — including discrimination and oppression based on political beliefs, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic standing. As enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, every person has the right to freedom of opinion and of expression, regardless of their nationality or identity. Access to independent information enables all people to make decisions and hold the powerful to account.

CPJ is committed to values of equity and free expression in our internal practices as well. As an organization headquartered in the United States, they aspire to build a diverse workplace, and to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment. As an international organization, they strive for our people to be representative of the global community on which they report, and to equip them with the opportunities and resources they need to learn and succeed. More information at https://cpj.org/

About International Press Institute

The International Press Institute (IPI) is a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists who share a common dedication to quality, independent journalism. Together, they promote the conditions that allow journalism to fulfill its public function, the most important of which is the media’s ability to operate free from interference and without fear of retaliation. Their mission is to defend media freedom and the free flow of news wherever they are threatened. More information at https://ipi.media/

About CEU Executive MBA

Central European University’s Executive MBA distinguishes itself as the EMBA for the Open World – a rigorous, research-based mid-career managerial degree program that confidently integrates progressive Open-Society values into its curriculum, in view of their pivotal importance as success factors for entrepreneurs, managers and leaders in the post-industrial economy.

CEU Executive MBA is the program tailor-made for accomplished working managers willing to elevate their professional profile from operational expertise to strategic leadership. The program’s innovative structure allows participants to earn a US & EU-accredited MBA degree in just nine convenient 4-to-9-day residencies, scheduled over 2 years.

The Selection Committee

The competitive fellowship will be awarded by the unanimous decision of the following selection committee:

From Presseclub Concordia:

• Dr. Daniela Kraus, Secretary General

From CPJ:

• Gypsy Guillén Kaiser, Director of Advocacy

From IPI:

and CEU Executive MBA Program Office.

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