USA: ALFRED FRIENDLY PRESS FELLOWSHIPS

Deadline: 1st August 2012
Nationality: A range (See Here)
Field: Journalism
PROGRAM GOALS:

To provide the Fellow with experience in reporting, writing and editing that will enhance future professional performance;

To enable the Fellow to gain a practical understanding of the function and significance of the free press in American society;

To transfer knowledge gained on the program to colleagues at home;

To foster continuing ties between free press institutions and journalists in the United States and their counterparts in other countries.

CRITERIA of ELIGIBILITY:

Current full-time employment as a journalist for the news or editorial departments of independent newspapers, magazines, wire services, or online publications of general public interest in a developing country or an emerging market;

At least three years of full-time professional experience as a journalist in the print/online media;

Citizenship of a developing country or an emerging market;

Early to mid-career status and between 25 and 35 years old;

A demonstrated personal commitment to a career in journalism in a developing country or an emerging market;

Ability and desire to share what is learned on the fellowship with other journalists at home;

Endorsement from the management of the home publication;

An excellent command of both written and spoken English as all activities are conducted in English. Due to requirements of reporting in the United States, preference is given to applicants who are proficient in using computers and driving automobiles.

How to APPLY