Newsroom applications are now open for WSU Murrow Fellows/Report for Washington, a new partnership between Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication and Report for America designed to strengthen local news across Washington state.
Our goal is ambitious: to help place reporters in communities throughout Washington for two- to three-year assignments and ultimately ensure that every county has access to strong local news coverage.
The first cohort will launch in 2027, with 13 newsrooms selected to host reporters beginning in either January or July. Additional newsroom cohorts will be selected for participation in 2028 and 2029.
Why Apply?
Salary Support
Most participating newsrooms will receive salary support on a declining scale: 50% in the first year, 33% in the second year, and 20% in an optional third year. Additional funding may be available for organizations with greater financial need, including the possibility of full salary support.
Sustainability Support
In addition to funding, participating newsrooms will receive hands-on coaching and resources to help strengthen their long-term financial sustainability, with a focus on growing subscriber and donor revenue. Report for America will also serve as a free fiscal sponsor for eligible for-profit news organizations seeking to accept tax-deductible donations.
Open to All WA Newsrooms
Newsrooms of all sizes and business models are encouraged to apply, regardless of whether they have previously participated in the WSU Murrow Fellows program or hosted a Report for America corps member. Newsrooms currently hosting a Report for America corps member may apply, though a WSU Murrow Fellows/Report for Washington reporter cannot begin until the corps member's term has concluded.
Learn More
We will host two virtual information sessions to answer questions about the program, application process, funding, and newsroom eligibility:
June 16, 12–1 p.m. PT
June 25, 4–5 p.m. PT
Interested newsrooms can review the application materials and program FAQ for additional details.We encourage newsroom leaders across Washington to consider whether a WSU Murrow Fellows/Report for Washington reporter could help expand their reporting capacity and better serve their communities.Questions? Contact us at info@reportforamerica.org.