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The inaugural Leaders of Tomorrow: RTDNA’s Young Professional Retreat will gather some of the brightest young minds in broadcast and digital journalism who one day will lead this industry to new heights. This mountain retreat will bring together talented journalists, teach and train them to develop and grow leadership skills and challenge them to think critically about the future of the profession and how they can help move it forward.

Leaders of Tomorrow is designed to be an immersive, and shared, experience. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, the group will dine together, discover together, work together and learn together. Be prepared for moving conversations and challenging exercises that will help you think critically about your leadership skills, journalism and your place in it. When you leave, you will have a better understanding about how you can leave your mark on the journalism world — and a new team of peers who will help you for the rest of your career.


What, When and Where

Want to see what’s in store? Get some details on where we’ll be staying, and check out a detailed schedule of events.


Participant Expectations

Leaders of Tomorrow brings together colleagues to work together to find their leadership potential and future in journalism. We've designed Leaders of Tomorrow to be an immersive, and shared, experience. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, the group will dine together, travel together, discover together, work together and learn together.

To that end, there are some things you need to know and commit to before you apply.


COVID-19

Leaders of Tomorrow is designed to be a small, intimate gathering to help create strong bonds and lasting connections. As a result, we are restricting attendance to only a set number of individuals.

Additionally, we are following local regulations as it pertains to COVID-19 mitigation measures. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result within 72-hours of the program will be required for all participants. We reserve the right to modify these requirements as we continue to monitor changes in COVID-19 transmission or if federal, state or local guidelines necessitate.

Check out the current COVID protocols at the property and in North Carolina.


Questions? Send them here.