Let’s face it, journalism isn’t exactly the most glamorous of professions. It doesn’t always pay all that well. Not every story is exciting. And the stereotypes that lead to mistrust of the media? We’ll save that for another day. The truth is that journalism is a public service—an opportunity to inform the public while holding
This Q&A first appeared in Mandy Hofmockel’s Journalism Jobs newsletter. Report for America is currently accepting applications for more than 150 open positions across the U.S. and its territories. Applications close Jan. 31, so apply today! A big thank you goes out to Kim Kleman, Senior Vice President at Report for America, for her thoughtful
Report for America is currently accepting corps member applications through Jan. 31. To help prospective Report for America corps members better understand what it’s like to be part of our corps, we’ve asked members of our current cohort to share what their experience has been like. Today, we spoke with Melissa Montalvo, of The Fresno
Since becoming Report for America’s director of admissions, I’ve quickly learned that journalists are deadline driven. But if you’re thinking about answering the call to serve in our reporting and photography corps, you might want to get your application in today! Yes, you have until Jan. 31, but for the first time we are offering
Nonprofit service program looks to grow reporting corps to 325 in 2022 (See the newly-selected newsrooms and beats here) Report for America today announced the selection of nearly 70 new host newsroom partners, while opening applications for approximately 150 new reporting corps positions, to help the national service program continue its growth, replace program graduates, and
You’ve accomplished a lot in your long career—and now what? Maybe you dream of going back to your roots: signing on with a local newsroom to bring all your experience to bear reporting on an important subject, long under-covered. Perhaps you are interested in doing some editing and mentoring, too, to help emerging journalists grow
Report for America unveils more than sixty new newsroom partners—including a doubling of Black and Hispanic owned media—and opens the application window for new reporters (EDITOR’S NOTE: A list of new host newsrooms and added positions follows. A complete list of all newsrooms can be found here) Report for America today announced the selection of