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Applications are currently being accepted for the ICFJ News Corp Media Fellowship for Digital Innovation 2024.
In collaboration with News Corp and The Wall Street Journal, ICFJ is providing journalists worldwide with the opportunity to enhance their digital journalism skills and receive support for developing data- and/or digitally-driven projects.
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The 2024 News Corp Media Fellowship program encompasses digital innovation training, grant funding, and an exclusive, virtual newsroom placement with WSJ.
Building on previous iterations since 2014, the Fellowship offers journalists an immersive experience in some of the world’s most digitally advanced newsrooms.
Eligibility
– Journalists must participate in two half-day webinars in April, conducted by editors and reporters specializing in digital tools, data journalism and visualization, artificial intelligence, mobile journalism, and audience engagement. Webinars will be open to a select group of up to 50 journalists.
– To apply for one of five news innovation grants supporting a data or digitally-driven project, journalists must participate in both webinars. Projects should focus on new forms of storytelling, data journalism and visualization, or citizen engagement. Grant recipients will also receive online editorial coaching and mentorship.
– Only journalists who successfully complete both stages will be considered for the News Corp Media Fellowship.
Ideal Fellow Profile
– Worked as a reporter in a newsroom.
– Currently working in a newsroom.
– Demonstrates a strong news sense and curiosity.
– Exhibits strong collaborative skills.
– Interest in audience engagement and community building.
– Digitally savvy but seeks to expand skills like digital strategy and project management.
– Comes with ideas for several projects to work on during the fellowship.
Benefits
– Embedded for two months (September 15 – November 15) with WSJ, including 25 days in person at the WSJ’s New York City office.
– Opportunity to contribute to WSJ projects on analyzing audience engagement, lead peer-to-peer discussions, and promote an exchange of ideas and knowledge.
– Establish new partnerships and relationships with WSJ teams.
– One-week site visit to meet WSJ colleagues at the bureau closest to them.
– Stipend provided, and expenses during the fellowship in New York City will be covered.
Deadline: March 24, 2024
