Applications are open for the Allbritton Journalism Institute Reporting Fellowship 2025-2027. The fellowship offers aspiring journalists a two-year educational program that prepares them for careers as credible, non-partisan reporters in the nation’s capital or wherever their work may take them.
Students learn core skills from respected professional reporters and editors in a classroom setting, and they gain real-world experience by working as reporters at AJI’s publication, NOTUS.
The program begins with a four-week immersion course in the practical application of journalism skills, from ethics and newsgathering to writing and distribution.
After four weeks, fellows balance ongoing classwork with hands-on experience: reporting and producing stories for NOTUS while honing their skills through seminars, weekly group critiques and staff mentorship.
The formal program runs for 18 months, after which fellows are invited to stay for an additional six months as they are supported in seeking their next opportunity.
By the end of the program, graduates will have the background necessary to cover the inner workings of Washington — and will be ready to take on reporting jobs at the country’s best outlets.
Benefits
- As an AJI Reporting Fellow, you’ll get an incredible, hands-on education in covering government and politics. You’ll take classes with some of the best reporters and editors in the country.
- You’ll work with many of these reporters and editors to produce and publish real-world journalism.
- You’ll get paid — a stipend of $60,000 per year.
Eligibility
- They are looking for applicants of all backgrounds who want to work in journalism; who have a keen interest in policy and politics; and who believe journalism can and should play a critical role in their democracy.
- Some fellows may be just out of school; others may be looking for a career transition; still others may be working journalists who are early in their careers.
- A passion for journalism is a prerequisite, but actual journalistic experience is not.
Application
The application for the class of 2025-2027 is due by 11:59 p.m. EST on February 19, 2025.
