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The Tarbell Fellowship Program 2024 for early-career Journalists ($50,000 stipend and Fully Funded to Oxford Summit in London, UK)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: October 15th 2023 at 11:59PM

The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year programme for early-career journalists interested in covering emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence.

Fellows receive a 9-month placement at a major newsroom, participate in a study group covering AI governance & technical fundamentals, and attend a 2 week journalism summit in Oxford. The Tarbell Fellowship provides a stipend of up to $50,000 to support these placements. 

Fellows receive a 9-month placement at a major newsroom, participate in a study group covering AI governance & technical fundamentals, and attend a 2 week journalism summit in Oxford. The Tarbell Fellowship provides a stipend of up to $50,000 to support these placements.
 
The programme incorporates expert speakers, feedback & mentorship from experienced journalists and networking events with experts from leading AI organisations. Upon graduation, we expect fellows to bring their impact-focused perspective to major newsrooms and publications around the globe.

The 2024 Tarbell Fellowship will run from January – December 2024.

Benefits

  • Placement. Fellows receive 9-12 placement at a major newsroom covering artificial intelligence. Placement details vary by outlet. 

​Stipend. Fellows receive stipends of up to $50,000, depending on circumstances, for the duration of their placement. The Tarbell Fellowship expect stipends to vary between $35,000 – $50,000 depending on location and personal circumstances.

Intensive AI Training. Prior to placements, fellows undergo a 2-month program on AI technical and governance fundamentals. This program requires ~10 hours per week and is conducted remotely. Sessions include guest lectures, paired assignments, and readings.

​Oxford Summit. Fellows attend a two week summit in Oxford at the beginning of the fellowship. This will be an intensive fortnight of guest speakers, workshops and networking events in Oxford and London. Travel and accommodation costs will be fully covered.

How it works

Challenging. Fellows will spend the year building skills and a strong portfolio to accelerate their journalism career.
 

As the fellowship is not associated with a specific news outlet, fellows must work hard to gain experience. Stipends may be used to support freelancing, placements in major newsrooms, or the production of other forms of journalism.

​Full-time. The fellowship is a full time commitment. Journalism is a highly competitive industry, and we expect fellows to be completely focused on succeeding.

​Remote. The fellowship is entirely remote. This enables us to support rising journalism talent from around the globe.

Application Procedure:

This application form includes four sections. We expect it to take ~1 hour to complete provided you already have a current CV and writing samples.

  • About you, including your CV.
  • Short essay responses about your suitability for the Tarbell Fellowship.
  • 1-3 writing sample(s) (500-2000 words) to assess your writing skills.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Tarbell Fellowship Program 2024

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The Tarbell Fellowship Program for early-career Journalists ($50,000 stipend and Fully Funded to Oxford Summit in London, U.K)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 9, 2022

The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year programme for early-career journalists intent on improving the world. The fellowship represents a unique opportunity to do great journalism, covering topics that could have a major impact on the lives of billions, such as global poverty and existential risks.

Requirements:

  • Ambitious for impact. A commitment to improving the world. Many fellows will have a demonstrated passion for and familiarity with one or more of our areas of interest.
  • Passionate about journalism. Previous newsroom experience (including at student newspapers) or comparable experience in a field such as law or research is desirable but not necessary. We seek to support early-career journalists and will prioritise potential over experience.
  • Excellent writing skills. A creative approach to storytelling combined with the ability to quickly get to the heart of a new topic. Fellows must be able to produce compelling copy under tight deadlines.​
  • Relentless. The ability to doggedly pursue your goals and persevere in the face of adversity. Fellows must be willing to work hard, and be capable of withstanding repeated rejection
  • Open-minded. The desire to understand the truth of any given story, even when it conflicts with prior beliefs. Fellows must be open to criticism and recognising ways they can improve their writing and thinking.

Benefits

  • Fellows receive a stipend of up to $50,000 to support placements at major publications and independent freelance reporting.
  • The programme incorporates expert speakers, feedback & mentorship from experienced journalists and a two-week journalism summit in Oxford.
  • Upon graduation, Tarbell expect fellows to bring their impact-focused perspective to major newsrooms and publications around the globe.

Stipend. Fellows receive stipends of up to $50,000, depending on circumstances, to accelerate their journalism careers. We expect stipends to vary between $35,000 – $50,000 depending on location and personal circumstances.
Mentorship. Each fellow will be matched with an experienced journalist. Mentors will provide critical feedback and challenge the fellow to set goals and deliver on them. They’ll conduct fortnightly mentorship calls and connect mentees with their network.
Training. Fellows will participate in remote sessions each week as a cohort. This will include training in best practices, talks from experts in the field and challenging assignments designed to build skills.

Oxford Summit. Fellows attend a two week summit in Oxford at the beginning of the fellowship (March 1st – March 14th 2023). This will be an intensive fortnight of guest speakers, workshops and networking events in Oxford / London. Travel and accommodation costs will be fully covered.
The 2023 Tarbell Fellowship will run from March 1st 2023 – February 29th 2024.

Full-time. The fellowship is a full time commitment. Journalism is a highly competitive industry, and we expect fellows to be completely focused on succeeding.

Remote. The fellowship is entirely remote. This enables us to support rising journalism talent from around the globe.

Timeline:

  • Applications open: Sep 1st – Oct 9th 2022
  • Interview & test tasks: Oct – Nov 2022
  • Fellows selected: Oct – Nov 2022
  • Fellowship dates: Mar 1st 2023 – Feb 29th 2024
  • Oxford Summit: Mar 1st 2023 – Mar 14th 2023

How to Apply

01. Application & Writing Samples (<60 minutes)
Complete our application form. Include your CV, answer some short questions and provide 1-3 writing samples.
Applications close on October 9th 2022.

02. Test Task 1 (2-3 hours)

Submit a short project detailing the types of topics you’d like to cover and how you expect the Tarbell Fellowship to advance your career. To be completed in 2-3 hours and returned within a few days.

03. Recorded Interview (~30 minutes)

Answer general and situational questions relevant to journalism in a recorded interview.

04 Test Task 2 (2-3 hours)

Write a short article in response to a specific prompt.

05. Live Interview (<60 minutes)

A deeper interview with a member of the Tarbell Fellowship team.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Tarbell Fellowship Program

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