Calling young British journalists
Are you a young journalist who wants the opportunity to work at one of the world's most prestigious papers? Do you want to follow in the footsteps of James Naughtie, Cathy Newman, Mary Ann Sieghart, Gary Younge and Lionel Barber?
Every year, a young British journalist gets the chance to spend three months at the Washington Post and write for the paper as part of the Laurence Stern fellowship.
Applications will be considered from any journalists, whether they work in print, radio, television or the web, in London or elsewhere in Britain. Though no one will be barred on grounds of age, the intention is to appoint a young journalist who has two or three years of experience of important national stories and has substantial cuttings of such stories: the successful candidate must be capable of making himself or herself useful to the Post’s National Desk. Broadcast journalists need to have enough writing experience to convince the panel of their abilities.
Applicants should write, explaining why they are right for this opportunity, attaching a CV, TWO REFERENCES, at least one from a present or former editor or producer, and no more than THREE RECENT SAMPLES of their work. Television or radio journalists may submit scripts or cite examples of their recent achievements. Candidates must obtain their references and submit them with their application. If you are submitting joint bylined pieces, you must attach a short paragraph explaining which elements of the piece were your contributions. Please also highlight any multimedia contributions to your published work.
Past fellows have found themselves covering 9/11 and following the Obama campaign. This year’s winner will have a front-row seat for the first year of the Trump administration as the Post and others seek to hold the new president to account.
Last year’s winner, Louisa Loveluck, says of her experience:
"From covering a mass shooting during my first week in America to a meeting-of-minds collaboration with a colleague who wanted to see a Syria story work as much as I did, the Stern Fellowship was among the best - and certainly most formative - experiences I've had in journalism. The Washington Post newsroom is energetic, inspiring, and incredibly supportive. I cannot recommend this experience enough".
Applications will be considered from any journalists, whether they work in print, radio, television or the web, in London or elsewhere in Britain.
NB this opportunity is not for students, but journalists who already have some years of experience.
Apply now for the deadline of 17th March 2017.
For more information click "Further official information" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.city.ac.uk/arts-social-sciences/journalism/stern-fellowship