Deadline: 2-Oct-22
The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is now accepting applications for the 2023 RFE/RL Regional Reporting Fellowship.
The purpose of the Fellowship is to contribute to the professional development of aspiring journalists in the EU’s Eastern Partnership countries and the Western Balkans in support of media freedom and independence.
The Fellowship is guided by RFE/RL’s mission to provide accurate, independent journalism in support of democracy and human rights. The program is financed by a grant from the U.S. Department of State.
Criteria
- Fellows will be selected on a competitive basis from Eastern Partnership countries and countries in the Western Balkans and placed with a local RFE/RL bureau. They will be integrated into the daily work of the bureau, where they will work on a full-time basis to produce content across all journalistic platforms and participate in editorial discussions under the supervision and mentoring of professional RFE/RL colleagues. As a result of the program, Fellows are expected to strengthen their journalistic skills and knowledge, develop their editorial judgment, expand their professional networks, and deepen their understanding of the role of an independent press in their country.
- English-language proficiency is not required.
- The Fellowship is for an eight-month term, running approximately from January 4, 2023, through August 31, 2023. It will include a visit to RFE/RL’s headquarters in Prague for additional professional development.
- Fellows will receive a monthly stipend for the term of the program that is consistent with the local wage scale, workspace at an appropriate RFE/RL bureau, and paid travel to and accommodations in Prague. Housing may be provided for Fellows who must relocate to work at the local bureau.
Selection Criteria
The selection process for the fellowship is competitive. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their qualifications, their ability to contribute to the work of the bureau, their commitment to the program’s mission, and their professional motivation and goals, as stated in their cover letter.
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