Deadline: 6 May 2018
Applications are open for TRT World Fellowship 2018 that is an exciting initiative in Istanbul for young talent from around the world to get a unique hands-on experience in the field of change-inspiring journalism.
The Fellowship will engage 15 talents, junior journalists and recent graduates, who are interested in the opportunity of producing balanced news with a humanitarian focus. Applicants will join a diverse group of individuals from around the world including journalists, editors, broadcasters, researchers and freelancers.
The direct focus of this Fellowship Program is to reach people who want to get familiar with the perspective of TRT World, keep up with the changes in the media industry and improve their understanding of Turkish culture.
TRT World Fellows will spend two months (25th June – 17th August 2018) with the TRT World Team, in one of Turkey’s newest channels, which brings a distinctive voice to the global news landscape. There will be Turkish language courses during the Fellowship period.
Program Details
- Journalism Training: During the fellowship programme, applicant will work full time in TRT World while taking their experience to the next level through a demanding schedule of training which provides a 360-degree view of the modern media industry with professionals from a variety of backgrounds including journalists, editors, PR professionals, producers, reporters and videographers.
- Master Classes: The participants will be engaged in weekly seminars, workshops and master classes emphasizing on journalism skills, cinematography, editing skills, documentary making, humanitarian programmes, Turkish culture and politics.
- Site Visits: The participants of the fellowship programme will also be provided site visits of institutions and news agencies. By joining trips to key Turkish cultural, political, media organisations and think-tanks, applicants will be able to understand cultural and historical background of Turkey.
Benefits
Round air flight tickets and accommodation will be provided.
Eligibility Criteria
- Interested in international journalism
- Proficient English language speaker (Level C1 & C2)
- A recent graduate from university
Selection Criteria
- Commitment to engagement in the related fields
- Critical, creative and strategic thinking
- Submission of an essay based on a topic provided from the Fellowship Program
- Fellows show interest in the Turkish culture and history
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit TRT World Fellowship.