Democracy Now! Fellowships are paid, full-time, temporary work placements to help early career journalists develop skills and gain experience in a daily live TV news environment. All fellowships take place at our Manhattan studio where we produce our daily news hour.

We are currently accepting applications for our News Production Fellowship.

Democracy Now! staff provide one-on-one mentorship and supervision to help Fellows maximize their exposure to a fast-paced newsroom and build their skills as a journalist.

A successful News Production Fellow will thrive in a deadline-driven daily news environment and be an avid consumer of daily global news, following a variety of news sources (both commercial and independent) on a daily basis. They will demonstrate a passion for Democracy Now!'s independent news mission and be a strong team player with a great attitude and a professional demeanor at all times.

The workday begins as early as 5:30am ET, to coincide with the live daily TV & radio newscast at 8:00am ET.

Session Term
1 year

Application Deadline
Applications must be received no later than February 24, 2019.

Responsibilities include:
-Writing, proofreading and copyediting script for the show including our morning headlines (news briefs).
-Working with the production team during the live morning show.
-Researching stories and pitches, fact-checking and preparing memos and show briefs for production team and show hosts.
-Helping identify, research, pre-interview and book show guests, and coordinate logistics for guests.
-Supporting producers and social media team in writing and editing content for web and social media.
-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
-One to two years of professional news writing and/or reporting experience.
-Obsessed with national and global news and committed to the mission of Democracy Now!
-Strong copywriting and editing skills, detail oriented and can meet daily deadlines.
-Creative, flexible and comfortable with the pressures of a live news environment.
-Tech-savvy, familiar with most social media platforms and interested in learning new technologies and systems.
-Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
-Video skills a plus.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must have a valid US work authorization and be available to work full-time for the duration of the one-year fellowship.

Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ-identified people are encouraged to apply.

O’Brien fellows take up residence in Milwaukee, travel domestically or overseas as needed, and write from offices in the O’Brien suite in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. Fellows receive full funding for salary, travel and research. Each works with a team of top Marquette journalism students on their project.

After the fellowship, O’Brien sends a university-funded summer intern to each fellow’s news organization. The fellowship then hosts a conference spotlighting the work of each fellow.

Benefits:
* A stipend totaling $65,000, with health insurance and benefits if the fellow’s employer does not provide them, or if he or she works as an independent journalist.
* An allowance of up to $8,000 for travel, technology, research and equipment for project-related expenses.
* A residency allowance based on family requirements for fellows moving to the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
* A moving allowance between $2,000 and $4,000 depending on family size and distance.

Eligibility:
Applicants must have at least five years of professional experience and produce journalism regularly as an employee or freelancer. Applicants may have experience with newspapers, radio, television, online publications, film production, wire services, or magazines of general interest. There are no academic prerequisites.

Cosmopolitan is looking for a smart, funny, internet-obsessed fellow to join the team. The fellow will primarily assist the news team by pitching and writing viral and celebrity stories daily and will work alongside the social media editor to help program content across Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. In addition to generally supporting the rest of the Cosmo staff, this person will also assist with fashion and beauty shoots on an as-needed basis. Our fellow is expected to monitor traffic, trends, and current events that are relevant to the Cosmo reader.

This full-time position begins in mid-December and is based in the Cosmopolitan office in New York City. The fellow will report to the news writer and the social media editor. This position pays $15/hour.

Responsibilities:
• Pitch, write, and build 1-2 news stories a day
• Post to Pinterest on a daily basis
• Write and schedule Facebook and Twitter posts as needed by the social media editor
• Write scripts for social video content

Requirements:
• At least 1-2 years of writing experience, in digital, social media, or otherwise
• Must have a bachelor’s degree
• Cannot be a current student who is eligible for internships for credit
• Must have a strong sense of the Cosmo voice and audience
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while juggling numerous tasks at once
• Experience with Google Analytics is a plus!

Greenpointers is seeking two reporting fellows for the fall and spring semesters to report news stories relevant to the North Brooklyn neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg.

Under the guidance of the Greenpointers editorial staff at our office space in the historic Pencil Factory building, the reporting fellows will produce one to two reported news stories per week.

Fellows can report on an array of community-related issues regarding the environment, real estate development, local music, art and businesses in the rapidly changing neighborhood.

The Thomas L. Rhodes Journalism Fellowship was created to honor “Dusty” Rhodes, an engaging and well-respected conservative leader who served as the president of National Review and the chairman of The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation’s board of directors.

The Rhodes Fellowship is made available to a new or recent college graduate, up to age 25 (when initially applying) who shows interest and capability in writing on the areas of domestic policy, including but not limited to tax and fiscal policy, health care, limited government, education reform, affirmative action, the state of the conservative movement, and other subjects which have been of particular concern to Mr. Rhodes.

Located in NRI’s New York City office, the Rhodes fellow is overseen and directed by NR’s editors. Through this daily oversight by NR’s editors and regular interaction with other NR writers, the Rhodes fellow will actively be trained in the art of journalism; honing his/her writing, editing, reporting, and commentary skills, as well as learning about promotion, publicity, and social media. The skills acquired and sharpened as the Rhodes Fellow will help prepare him/her for a career in journalism, equipping him to write thoughtfully and eloquently—from a principled perspective—on important issues that impact a free and prosperous society.

The Rhodes Fellowship is designed as a one-year fellowship, renewable on an annual basis for up to two additional years (no more than three years).

Are you caught—or about to be caught—somewhere in that treacherous valley between freshly minted college graduate and full-time journalist, where clips at a magazine like ours are the climbing shoes you need to get up the mountain ahead of you? Or are you at least a rising college senior with a few solid clips and, ideally, previous media internship experience?

Are you looking for the chance to write and report in the nation’s capital? Do you want to be surrounded by professionals who take journalism seriously but also like to have fun and swap ideas?

Does incomprehensible-to-outsiders corporate-speak make your insides twirl as though Lloyd Blankfein himself is stirring them from his throne at Evil HQ? Can you get fired up every day about at least one of our coverage areas: Washington news and politics, dining, lifestyle, travel, etc.?

Are you willing to, some weeks, fact-check stories to the point of unequivocal accuracy and look dead into an editor’s eyes and say “all clear”? Are you willing to check your ego at the door and occasionally work shifts at the reception desk and help out at events, knowing that doing so is just another step on the ladder to greatness?

If this sounds like a fit, we offer an experience that’s low on grunt work and high on opportunity. Graduates of our program have gone on to publications such as Vanity Fair, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly, National Geographic, Allure, Smithsonian and USA Today (and have landed full-time jobs at Washingtonian).

The positions are 40 hours a week for four months in the fall, five months in the spring, and three months in the summer, with possible extensions for standout fellows. The pay is $13.25 per hour.

Primary duties: Fact-checking and research; enterprising fellows will find many opportunities to pitch and write for the magazine and the website; will have the opportunity to meet with editors, writers, and heads of department over the course of the program to discuss their roles at the magazine and their careers in journalism.

Apply to be a TruthBuzz Fellow in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Are you a media expert with a track record of success leading innovative projects in newsrooms? Do you have sharp audience-engagement skills? Interested in deploying your multimedia savvy to combat misinformation in the United States? If so, consider applying for a full-time, 12-month TruthBuzz Fellowship.

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), with the support of Craig Newmark Philanthropies, is looking for an experienced and driven media professional based in the United States to help verified facts reach the widest possible audience.

TruthBuzz Fellows will act as change-makers and serve as the catalyst for the adoption of creative ways of making facts go viral. The Fellow will join a global team of fellows from five countries (US, Brazil, Nigeria, Indonesia, India), each working closely with local news partners to improve the reach and impact of fact-checking and help “inoculate” audiences against false or misleading information. Fellows will experiment with different storytelling methods and platforms to reach more people. They will not be involved in the actual fact-checking work, instead supporting the work of fact-checkers.

The U.S. Fellow will be embedded with two partner media organizations, News & Observer and PolitiFact, to spur the production of their fact-checked content in innovative and compelling ways. We envision the Fellow working primarily from Raleigh, North Carolina where the News & Observer is based (with occasional travel to the PolitiFact offices in Florida). If relocation is not an option, we are willing to be flexible for the right candidate. We are looking for an individual who can start the 12-month fellowship in late October/early November.
Applicants possessing various levels of experience are welcome to apply.

Required qualifications include:
• Experience working in newsrooms
• Sharp audience-engagement and communications skills
• Entrepreneurial mind-set and demonstrated background in getting projects off the ground
• Demonstrated interest in experimenting with alternative and creative forms of storytelling
• Professional proficiency (speaking, reading and writing) in English
• Ability to communicate program results as a speaker, writer
While not required, applicants with multimedia, programming, design or other digital skills are preferred. To read the full criteria and TruthBuzz Fellow FAQ, go to https://www.icfj.org/our-work/truthbuzz-fellow-faq

The selected Fellow will receive:
• An opportunity to attend a three-day orientation in Washington, DC from October 24 - 26, 2018
• Monthly honorarium (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Professional allowance to supplement their work
• Small funds to travel to conferences and events related to the goals of the TruthBuzz Fellowship
• Training and collaboration opportunities with First Draft News, a project of the Shorenstein Center at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government on research

This 18-­month position will help lead a new initiative, called “Bridging the Divides,” that is being launched by the GGSC, in partnership with NationSwell.

In response to growing social, political, and economic divisions in the United States and around the world, Bridging the Divides will raise awareness about the research­-based strategies for fostering constructive cross­-group dialogue, relationships, and understanding. The initiative will produce a range of multimedia resources that mix science and storytelling, highlighting the main findings from a large body of relevant research and the lessons learned from organizations that have been bringing people together across group lines.

The Bridging the Divides Writing Fellow will drive the development of this content, in collaboration with the editors of Greater Good. Guided by extensive reporting and research, he or she will write a series of articles exploring whether, how, and under what circumstances people from different groups can better understand and get along with one another. The Fellow will also consult on the development of (and help edit) related content for the initiative—podcast episodes, blog posts, videos produced by NationSwell—and contribute ideas to a large public event and online training that will synthesize many of the key insights developed over the course of the initiative—all intended to help scale up promising efforts to bridge divides.

This is a full­-time (100% time), 18­-month contract position.

Responsibilities

-Writing: Under limited supervision from Greater Good editors, develops and writes the majority of the 24 articles produced for the Bridging the Divides initiative, including a range of features—program profiles, listicles, how-­to pieces. Articles will combine science reporting and storytelling to explore the challenges, opportunities, and key strategies for bridging divides, drawing on lessons from programs and research. Most articles will be written for Greater Good, though some may be tailored to other outlets or platforms.
-Reporting: To inform the articles and other content, independently interviews community leaders, program directors, educators, researchers, and others with insight and experience relevant to building positive cross-group relationships.
-Research Review: In collaboration with a graduate­-level research assistant, collects, interprets, and synthesizes findings from a wide range of disciplines—including psychology, neuroscience, and sociology—in order to identify the most relevant trends, lessons, and story ideas.
-Multimedia Development: Consults with Greater Good editors and outside partners on the development of additional content—including a video series, podcast episodes, and possible book anthology—to ensure it is all guided by the same insights that inform the articles.
-Event & Online Training: Contributes ideas to the development of a large public event and online training that will distill and present the main insights from the initiative. Will not serve as the project manager for either, but will consult on their creation and may have opportunities to present at the event and/or in the training.
-Attends GGSC staff meetings and participates in discussions about the administration and strategic direction of the Bridging the Divides initiative and the GGSC as a whole.

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
-Exceptional writing and reporting skills, preferably with experience reporting on social science research for non­-academic audiences.
-Comfort reading and interpreting social science findings, particularly from psychological research.
-Ability to meet tight editorial deadlines and produce long-­form as well as shorter, web­-friendly articles.
-Open­-minded approach to contentious social and political issues, with an orientation to try to understand diverse perspectives.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with project partners and GGSC colleagues, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

-Thorough knowledge of relevant scientific research, particularly the psychology of prejudice and cross­-group relationships.
-Familiarity with educational or other organizations focused on promoting constructive cross­-group dialogue and understanding.
-Experience developing and producing video and/or podcast content.
-Familiarity with—and affinity for—the Greater Good Science Center’s mission and programs.
-Ability to work in the GGSC’s Berkeley, California, office and regularly attend meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This position pays an annual salary of $75,000 and provides the full UC Berkeley health benefits package.

Stitcher is beginning a Breakthrough Fellowship program in Fall of 2018. We are the pioneering podcast network behind hit shows including Stranglers, Levar Burton Reads, Dear Franklin Jones, Unladylike and The Sporkful.

We believe the podcast industry's workforce should reflect society at large, in all its diversity. The Stitcher Breakthrough Fellowship is designed to help recruit diverse talent and promote inclusivity in podcasting. It will provide valuable industry experience and connections, close mentorship, published work for your resume, and the possibility of joining the team at Stitcher full time in the future.

During the fellowship, you will gain broad exposure to various stages of podcast production. Depending on your skills and interests, you could be matched with an existing show or new production, or you may be paired with the show development team to work on finding talent, piloting and launching new shows.

You will be based in either our New York or Los Angeles offices. The fellowship will run for four months, beginning in fall 2018. It is a full-time position, paying $25 per hour pre-tax.

Who you are

We are seeking applicants who identify as part of one or more underrepresented groups in podcasting. Areas of underrepresentation could include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, economic background, sexual orientation, age, and/or ability.

This Fellowship is open to producers from any media, as well as journalists or writers who want to move into podcasting, and other people specializing in audio or media. This is not aimed at recent college graduates; you should have at least 3 years of work experience.

If you're an aspiring podcasting professional seeking experience in a fast-paced environment with ample opportunity for personal and professional growth, we want to hear from you!

The Guardian is an independent, global news organization driven by a spirit of social, economic and racial justice. We strive to shed lights in dark places, and tell untold stories. But we also wish to reflect and celebrate the rich tapestry of our lives - from cultural pursuits to lifestyle trends; and from new trends in food to the most revealing interviews.

To do all of this work as best we can, we need to give a platform to the widest possible range of voices and perspectives. And we want – and need – to do more to enhance the diversity of voice, experience, and background in our team.

This is why we are opening up the Guardian US Fellowship program – a scheme that offers aspiring journalists the opportunity to join our dynamic team and get real world exposure and experience to the news industry.

We are looking for people who love journalism, and telling stories. You will have a passion for exploring the themes and issues that will resonate with the Guardian’s global audience. We are keen to hear from applicants who have interests in a wide range of issues - from hard news topics such as immigration to pop culture and social trends. You may have an interest in news or features or comment/opinion, but overall you are passionate about finding and telling stories about America in 2018.

As a Fellow you will jump in and work as part of an active team and we’ll give you the practical experience and support to acquire and hone the skills of a journalist.

Typical assignments might include reporting breaking news, writing features on the biggest talking points of the day, planning, research and writing for special projects across a range of issues and topics - such as inequality, environment, immigration, criminal justice, culture, lifestyle trends, cities and more - and participating in project teams for new product launches, such as a morning news briefing.

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, different life experiences, different educational and cultural backgrounds, and new thoughts and perspectives. A diverse team means we can better reflect and engage our global audience.

Key responsibilities and duties:

Pitching story ideas to Guardian US desks and editors
Writing or contributing to news articles, live blogs, explainers, newsletters and features
Producing clean, accurate written material on breaking news to deadline
Ensuring that published material is kept up to date with the latest information
Monitoring social media for conversation-starting stories and reactions, and developing these as news stories or in other formats for theguardian.com
Planning, facilitating and reporting for special projects
Desired Qualities:

Strong storytelling skills; this doesn’t just have to be writing, we are interested in a variety of mediums such as film, photography, data, illustration, to name a few.
Interest and passion about news and social issues
Good knowledge of news sources and social media
Excellent research skills
Ability to work both as part of a team and alone
Flexible and able to multi-task
Digital mindset
Ability to work on strict deadlines and produce quality accurate copy under pressure
Ability to generate original ideas and angles
Fellowship programs generally run for six months on a full time basis (approximately 40 hours per week) and pay $20 per hour.