California Local News Fellowship open [US]

Posted on Feb 12, 2024 in Local News

Early-career digital, print, video, audio, photo and multimedia journalists can apply for a fellowship.

The University of California Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism is accepting applications for the California Local New Fellowship. The program is designed to support and strengthen local news reporting in California, with a focus on underserved communities.

Up to 40 early-career journalism fellows will be placed in newsrooms throughout California.

Fellows earn a full-time salary and benefits from the University of California for two years and receive intensive mentoring, training and support from experienced journalism leaders.

Successful applicants will demonstrate core reporting skills, a commitment to a career in journalism and an interest in reporting in underserved communities.

The deadline is Feb. 25.