Report for America attempts to revitalize local news by deploying extraordinary emerging journalists. But local journalism will not survive without the involvement—and the leadership—of thousands of established journalists, editors and teachers who have significant experience and wisdom.

We are now issuing a call to experienced reporters, editors and teachers to help revitalize local news by working with emerging journalists and innovative newsrooms. We offer a range of opportunities, including volunteer efforts as mentors and modestly compensated positions as trainers. All of them are crucially important. 

Mentor

Interested in giving back to journalists covering new and undercovered beats in communities? In our mentorship program, we match highly experienced mentors to corps members who opt in. We want each of our corps members to benefit from the wisdom and guidance of experienced journalists in their beat and/or locale. At a minimum, we ask mentors to make a commitment of at least quarterly check-ins and to actively mentor them during the corps member’s service term. Interested? Fill out this form.

Trainer

Do you have an idea for a training session, workshop or guest speaker session that would benefit Report for America’s journalists? Interested in joining us as a trainer or speaker? Email training@reportforamerica.org or fill out this form.

Fundraiser

For Report for America to get more reporters in the field, we’ll need to raise the money to make it happen. Interested in establishing or joining a state or regional fundraising committee? Mobilizing these resources yourself? Fill out this form.

Ambassador

As a Report for America ambassador, you will help us reach talented emerging and experienced journalists interested in preserving democracy through local journalism and reporting on under-covered issues and communities.  You can refer a journalism candidate to us using our referral form. The recruitment team will reach out and connect with your referrals to discuss the program and the corps member application process.

 To learn about our recruiting events and how to get involved, send us an email at recruitment@reportforamerica.org or fill out this form.