About The Webinar
The relentless pace of digital transformation, now supercharged by Artificial Intelligence, is forcing a fundamental rethink of the traditional newsroom.
Audiences demand instant, personalised content on a multitude of platforms, from social media and mobile apps to connected TVs and smart speakers. To meet this demand, news organisations must move beyond legacy workflows and embrace a new operational model—one that is agile, data-driven, and AI-native.
Where
Online/Virtual
When
Thursday 19th March 2026
10h00 (GMT)
11h00 (BST)
12h00 (SAST)
13h00 (EAT)
About This Online Forum
This online Forum will explore the practical realities of re-engineering newsroom operations for the multi-platform era. It will critically examine how AI, data-driven technologies, and digital workflows are re-engineering the newsroom — enabling faster, more accurate, and multi-platform content delivery. It will address how media houses can strike the balance between innovation and integrity, ensuring that efficiency gains do not compromise editorial independence and credibility
The session will provide a roadmap for media leaders, technologists, and editorial teams on how to build the newsroom of the future. We will analyse the tools, strategies, and cultural shifts required to not only survive but thrive in an environment of constant change, ensuring the delivery of relevant, engaging, and trusted news to audiences everywhere.
Speakers
As Digital Editor at ARISE NEWS CHANNEL, I contribute over 4.5 years of expertise in digital content strategy, social media marketing, and public relations. Leading a forward-thinking team, we craft impactful stories that have defined key moments in Nigeria’s history. My role involves curating and overseeing digital content distribution across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and audience engagement. With 17+ years in media, including 12.5 years at THISDAY, I bring a nuanced understanding of print, broadcast, and digital journalism. At THISDAY, I spearheaded innovative sections such as Social Media Bits and edited travel, sports, and international content. My work has included high-profile interviews, first-hand reviews of global landmarks, and collaboration across diverse industry sectors to deliver compelling narratives.
Demola Ojo
Editor — ARISE News DigitalHardworking, observant, a mixture of academic and creative mind.
Abigail Javier
Multimedia Editor — Eye Witness (South Africa)A dynamic information and broadcasting specialist with a strong academic and journalism background. Possess skills in public relations, information packaging and dissemination, research, social media engagement and implementation of communication strategies. Proficient at managing relationships with stakeholders and have sound understanding of the media industry. Establishes and maintains professional networks.
Effort Magoso
Director News and Current Affairs — Zimbabwe Broadcasting CorporationRachael Dixon is Director of Strategic Growth within Workflow Solutions at the Associated Press, where she focuses on applying AI to strategy, product development, and newsroom innovation. She is a member of CUNY’s 2026 AI Journalism Lab – Leaders Cohort and contributes to the AP team participating in this year’s IBC Accelerator Program, examining the role of agentic workflows in live broadcast production.
Rachael Dixon
Director of Strategic Growth — The Associated PressThe Agenda
Introduction
Welcome And Introduction by Broadcast Media Africa
Topic: Reworking Broadcast Newsroom Operations for the Age Of AI
Key Themes
In what specific and distinct way has AI impacted what happens with Newsroom operations
What new skills and roles are required for journalists in an AI-augmented newsroom?
What integration challenges arise when introducing AI tools into existing broadcast and digital workflows?
How effective are AI tools at detecting deepfakes, manipulated audio, and synthetic media?
How do we balance speed, automation, and editorial integrity in AI-powered newsrooms?
What new newsroom roles are emerging as AI becomes embedded in editorial operations?
Wrap Up
Wrap Up And Close Of Webinar
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