Apply for the JSK Fellowship
In this edition of our journalist resource Newsletter, we take a look at two fellowship opportunities, three full-time job openings, and a look at YouTube’s new short-form video feed.
First, we are still looking to impanel a number of senior journalists to its Editorial Board and its team of News Auditors. Please note that this is a non-paid position at the moment. If you’re interested, please send your CV to info@5WH.com.
Next, the news:
Applications are now open for the JSK fellowship at Stanford University. The paid 10-month program is designed to help eager journalists grow into leadership positions. The application deadline is January 24th for US applicants and December 6th for international applicants. Click here to learn more and apply.
The Newsroom Fellowship at the New York Times is accepting applications from young journalists and recent college graduates. The one-year work program is a unique opportunity to report for The Times (as well as other newsrooms) and receive expert mentorship. Click here to apply by the December 1st deadline.
The Reuters Institute is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in digital news. The UK-based role will be focused on advancing the team’s understanding of how journalism and news audiences are changing in the face of digital transformation. Click here to apply by the November 27th deadline.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal is hiring for two reporting roles: a Water/Enterprise General Assignment Reporter and a Breaking News/Criminal Justice Reporter. If you’re interested in reporting in Las Vegas, send a cover letter, resume, and your best work samples to cgeer@reviewjournal.com.
The Reuters Institute is hosting a webinar on November 15th on how to refocus attention on the climate crisis. The featured speaker is Dr Friederike Otto, Senior Lecturer in Climate Science at Imperial College and one of the founders of the World Weather Attribution initiative. Click here to learn more and register.
YouTube will soon have a TikTok-like ‘for you’ page, making it the latest social media to focus on short, bite-sized videos. The Fix recently published a guide to navigating the platform as it relates to news production – click here to read it.
Want to stay up to date with the latest social media trends? The Columbia Journalism Review published a deep dive into the competition between X and Threads to analyze which will have the most influence moving forward. Click here to read it.
In light of recent conflicts, the ACOS Alliance recently reshared the Freelance Journalist Safety Principles for reporters on dangerous assignments. If you or a team member is covering a conflict, click here to read the latest guide.
Want to spend less time pitching and more time writing? At 5WH, we’re building a centralized digital marketplace where reporters can post stories for sale, and editors can connect with worldwide talent. Learn more about membership perks and selling your story through 5WH at www.5WH.com.
We’ll be back next week with more.
Cheers,
Team 5WH