Incubator for Media Education & Development (iMEdD) Young Journalists (YOJO) Program 2025 for emerging Journalists (paid placement in Athens , Greece)

Application Deadline:  July 31, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Incubator for Media Education & Development (iMEdD) Young Journalists (YOJO) Program.  iMEdD’s bold, non-profit newsroom – is searching for the next generation of reporters who will shape the future of independent journalism. iMEdD is offering one- or two-year paid placement opportunity to recent graduates from all over the world, at our cutting-edge newsroom in Athens, Greece, where you’ll create impactful, transparent, and innovative journalism.  

Program Details

• Field reporting & global assignments: You’ll cover unfolding events on the ground in Greece and abroad, with real-time reporting opportunities and learn from top industry professionals and mentors.   
• Impactful journalism: Produce stories that matter—whether political, investigative, enterprise, international, or conflict reporting.  
• Video-First News: Create engaging news content designed for digital platforms, reaching audiences where they consume information.  
• Immersive Experiences: Experiment with AR, VR, and XR to develop news-oriented immersive storytelling.  
• Data Journalism & Tools: Leverage data journalism to uncover insights and develop products and tools designed by journalists for journalists.  
• You’ll front your stories: YOJO reporters don’t stay behind the scenes—you’ll be on camera, reporting and presenting your own work.  
• Global Network & Community: Network with professionals from across the globe and join a community of young journalists who will shape the industry in the coming years.  
• Make a difference: This newsroom will amplify the voices of young journalists, giving them the freedom to experiment, innovate, and shape the future of journalism.  
• Media Technology Skills: Learn to operate cutting-edge broadcast technology and leverage AI tools to enhance news production and storytelling.  
• Build your portfolio: Walk away after one or two years with a strong personal body of published journalistic work, distributed across platforms.  

Eligibility Criteria  

• Recent graduate of undergraduate or postgraduate studies (within the last 18 months, since October 2023) OR final-year student (all countries welcome)  
• Fluent in English (Greek is a plus but not required)  
• No newsroom experience required—just a strong sense of curiosity and commitment to ethical, impactful journalism  
• Willingness to relocate to Athens and thrive in a dynamic newsroom environment  

Benefits

• 1- or 2-year full-time, paid placement in Athens  (no Greek language skills required) 
• A newsroom culture focused on transparency, independence and innovation 
• Intensive mentorship by industry-leading journalists  
• Field assignments & international reporting opportunities  
• Access to state-of-the-art media tools & innovative production facilities  
• Collaboration with a global team (publishing in English & Greek)  
• Relocation support for eligible applicants 

Application Timeline:

• Applications Open: March 29   
• Deadline to Apply: July 31  
• Interviews: June– August 2025   
• Program Start: January 2026   

How to Apply  

Fill out the online form, submit:  

• Your CV  
• A short 90-second personal video statement in English or Greek (front camera encouraged!)  
• 2-3 work samples (links to articles, videos, projects, or academic work)  
• Contacts for two references 
• A brief description of your long-term goals  
• A brief description of the issues you would like to report on 
• A brief description of why you want to work at YOJO  
• A brief description of your outlook on the role of journalism 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the iMEdD Young Journalists (YOJO) Program