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2019 MJ Bear Fellowships for Early-Career Digital Journalists (Fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 11, 2019

The MJ Bear Fellowship identifies and supports digital journalists under 30 whose work represents the best of digital news. In 2019, ONA will select six fellows from around the world who are up-and-coming journalists and leading innovative digital journalism projects.

The one-year fellowship is designed to provide support and guidance to early-career journalists on a digital journalism project as well as their own professional development. Projects might include a unique way of looking at news coverage, creative data visualizations, intrapreneurial or entrepreneurial efforts, new efforts in video, or other digitally-focused approaches to news coverage.

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to working journalists under 30 who are leading a digital journalism project. Applicants in 2019 must be born between Sept. 15, 1989 and Sept. 14, 1996. Applicants can be working either for a company or organization or be self-employed. ONA encourages freelancers and journalists from diverse backgrounds to apply. Full-time students are not eligible for this fellowship.

The fellowship provides:

  • Speaking opportunity at ONA’s annual conference. Fellows earn recognition at digital journalism’s largest event and participate in a panel discussion to share their work. The fellowship covers registration, travel and accommodations for ONA19, Sept. 12–14, in New Orleans.
  • Three tailored coaching sessions. Based on the projects that fellows are working on and the skills they are looking to build, ONA works with industry leaders to design custom coaching sessions for the group. Past sessions have covered topics such as pitching projects, stories and oneself; career advancement in a changing world; audience engagement; marketing and entrepreneurship.
  • ONA membership, with three year’s dues paid in full.
  • Additional opportunities to showcase work and expertise. During their fellowship year, fellows share insights from their projects and career journeys on ONA’s website. These insights become evergreen resources for the digital journalism community. See what fellows have been working on.

Timeline

  • June 4, 2019: Applications open
  • July 11, 2019: Applications close
  • Mid-August 2019: 2019 fellows announced
  • Sept. 12–14, 2019: ONA Conference & Online Journalism Awards Ceremony
  • Spring 2020: Coaching sessions
  • Summer 2020: Fellows share insights on journalists.org

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2019 MJ Bear Fellowships

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2018 MJ Bear Fellowships for Early-Career Digital Journalists (Fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 9, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

The MJ Bear Fellowships identify and celebrate digital journalists under 30 whose work represents the best of new media. Each year, ONA recognizes three fellows— two in the United States or Canada and one international. The fellows are up-and-coming journalists who are just beginning to make their voices heard in the industry and working to expand the boundaries of digital news.

The fellowship is designed for up-and-coming journalists between the ages of 23 and 30 who are just beginning to make their voices heard in the industry and who are working to expand the boundaries of digital news through ongoing creative and innovative projects. Fellows can be working inside or outside the newsroom, and we encourage freelance and independent journalists to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants in 2018 must meet the following requirements at the time of application:

  • Born between Sept. 14, 1988 and Sept. 13, 1995
  • Be a working digital journalist (either for an organization or self-employed)
  • Be fluent in English
  • Be involved in a digital journalism project

Full-time students are not eligible.

The fellowship is open to digital journalists from around the world. Each year we select two fellows from the U.S. or Canada and one fellow from another country.

The project is an important part of the application.

  • It needs to be something already started — not just an idea or a concept. We need to see something we can review.
  • It does not have to be a completed project; indeed, those that focus on breaking news are going to be ongoing. It does need to be a project started on or after Jan. 1, 2017. The reason for the date is that it needs to be current — not something done two years ago as a graduate student thesis.
  • The project needs to show spark, creativity and innovation.

Benefits of the fellowship:

  • Registration, travel and accommodations for the Online News Association Conference & Awards Banquet
  • Recognition at the ONA conference, usually through panel participation
  • Three online coaching sessions
  • ONA membership, with three years dues paid in full

Selection:

  • Fellows announced: mid-August
  • ONA Conference: Sept. 13-15, 2018

Application Procedure:

Any working digital journalist born between Sept. 14, 1988, and Sept. 13, 1995, who is fluent in English is eligible to apply. All application materials and submitted materials must be in English. You can view eligibility criteria on our FAQ page.

To apply, you’ll need to have the following ready:
  • Your resumé / CV
  • A photo of yourself
  • A link to the project that you’d like us to consider that is ongoing or started after Jan. 1, 2017
  • A recommendation letter from an employer, instructor or technology partner who is not a personal friend or family member

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MJ Bear Fellowships

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2017 MJ Bear Fellowships for Early-Career Digital Journalists (Fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 20, 2017 11:59 p.m. ET

The MJ Bear Fellowships identify and celebrate digital journalists under 30 whose work represents the best of new media. Each year, ONA recognizes three fellows— two in the United States or Canada and one international. The fellows are up-and-coming journalists who are just beginning to make their voices heard in the industry and working to expand the boundaries of digital news.

Fellows are focused on developing a digital project, which might include experiments in social media, a unique approach to news coverage, creative data visualizations or other digital approaches. Through the course of the one-year fellowship, these early-career journalists receive guidance from industry leaders and opportunities to share their work with the digital journalism community.

Requiremments

  • The fellowship is open to working journalists under 30 who are leading a digital journalism project.
  • The fellowship is designed to provide support and guidance to fellows on both their projects and their own professional development.
  • Applicants can be working either for a company or organization or be self-employed.
  • ONA encourages freelancers and journalists from diverse backgrounds to apply.
  • Applicants in 2017 must be born between Oct. 6, 1987 and Oct. 5, 1994. Full-time students are not eligible for this fellowship.

Benefits

Each Fellowship provides:

  • Three online workshop sessions with a Personal Advisory Board.
  • Registration, travel and accommodations for the Online News Association Conference & Awards Banquet
  • Recognition at the ONA conference
  • ONA membership, with three years’ dues paid in full

If you have any questions, email [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2017 MJ Bear Fellowships 

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The 2013 MJ Bear Fellowship for Upcoming Digital Journalists.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: May 31, 2013

The MJ Bear Fellowships identify and celebrate young digital journalists, working independently or for a company or organization, who have demonstrated — through professional experimentation, research or other projects — that they deserve support for their efforts and/or vision.

The fellows are up-and-coming early-career journalists inside or outside the newsroom who are just beginning to make their voices heard in the industry and working to expand the boundaries of digital news.

Eligibility

MJ Bear Fellowship Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements at the time of application:

  • Be between the ages of 23 to 30 (as of Oct. 17, 2013)
  • Be a working digital journalist (either for an organization or self-employed)
  • Be fluent in English
  • Be involved in a digital journalism project
  • Full-time students are not eligible

Each Fellowship provides:

  • Assignment of a personal ONA mentor for six months
  • Registration, travel and accommodations for the Online News Association Conference & Awards Banquet
  • Recognition at the ONA conference
  • Membership in ONA, with three years’ dues paid in full

Application Procedure

The application has five parts. Applications and all submitted materials must be in English. The application requires that you provide active links to materials you have uploaded elsewhere. For example, public links using Google Docs, Dropbox or a WordPress blog would work.

SECTION 1 – CONTACT INFORMATION, RESUME AND PHOTO

Provide name, date of birth, address, email, phone number, relevant online presences, photo and resume.

SECTION 2 – PROJECT, EXPERIMENT, CONCEPT

Provide a description of and link to your digital journalism concept, experiment or project completed after Jan. 1, 2012, specifying your role — whether you were the sole creator or a member of a team. The selection committee is looking for ideas that show spark, creativity and innovation. Some examples: a new take on a complex data visualization project; a unique approach to news coverage or news gathering; a novel form of news content distribution; or a fresh approach to using social media or mobile technology. Applicant should explain how your strategy moves digital journalism forward or provides valuable lessons or outcomes. Length: 500 words or fewer; or multimedia presentation no longer than three minutes.

SECTION 3 – TESTIMONIAL/LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

One letter of recommendation from employer, instructor or technology partner affirming candidate as a standout young digital journalist of the future, a capable presenter fully deserving of this opportunity. The letter must confirm the applicant’s description of his/her role in the project, if possible. Length: One typed page.

SECTION 4 – PERSONAL STATEMENT OR PRESENTATION

Tell us about yourself in a personal statement or a multi-media presentation. Length: 300 words or fewer; or multimedia presentation no longer than one minute.

SECTION 5 – MENTORSHIP

Each fellow is paired with a mentor for six months to help them move forward, whether on a project, business idea, career path or professional development. In 200 words or less, what specific guidance would you need a mentor to provide? What should his or her strengths be in order to help you?

Apply Now for the MJ Bear Fellowship for Digital Journalists

If you have any questions, email [email protected].

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