Please note the 2026 corps member application is now closed. Selected corps members will be announced May 2026.

January 20, 2026 — Report for America partners with newsrooms to help cover under-reported topics and under-covered communities. We find talented journalists for newsrooms, pay a portion of their salary for a commitment of two years with an option to renew for a third year, and offer training support. Find more information here.

Report for America is a two-year program with an optional third year. The upcoming program start date is July 13, 2026. Applications are now open for dozens of journalism positions in newsrooms of all types — digital startups, daily and weekly newspapers, radio and TV stations, and more.

Check out our interactive database of 65+ openings, newsrooms, and beats and read our info page to make sure you are a good fit for the program.

Report for America is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Deadline to Apply:

The deadline to apply is February 16, 2026. References are due by February 23, 2026.

Questions?

Find answers to commonly asked questions by reading our FAQs. Contact the Report for America recruitment team at recruitment@reportforamerica.org or join us for one of our virtual information sessions. You may register for an information session here.