What You’ll Need
Applying is pretty easy if you have a few things lined up in advance:
- The list of open positions
- Links to your best work
- Names and emails of two references (They’ll send letters directly to RFA)
- A resumé
- Answers to a few questions
RFA Journalist Application
We are looking for talented, service-oriented journalists who want to serve under-covered areas to provide Americans with the information they need to improve their communities and hold powerful institutions accountable.
Journalists, Apply Now to be an RFA Corps Member!
Deadline: January 31. In demand: Spanish speakers, and beats including climate change, health, business and marginalized communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will I work?
You will work for a local news organization that has competed for the right to host you. Isn’t that flattering? They might be a public radio station, a newspaper, a TV station, a website — really any high-quality local news organization that can put you to great use. The first few are in Appalachia.
Where will I apply?
The application for the 2019 reporting corps is now closed. The 2020 corps application process will open in December and close in January.
How much will I get paid?
The salary is set by the local newsroom, and is usually equivalent to the starting salary. That varies by region but will usually land somewhere between $28,000 and $45,000.
Do I get to pick my own city or town?
You do get to express preferences, though we don’t guarantee you’ll get your top picks. You can also select “send me where I’m most needed.”