[Journalists] Google Journalism Fellowships

[Elizabeth Sammons]

Fellow writers,

 

Inviting announcements seem to be congregating my way these days; here's
sharing an exciting fellowship opportunity for those who are still students.


 

All the best,

Elizabeth

 

 

 

Google Journalism Fellowships: Google and Partner Organizations - Mountain
View, CA

 

Details:

 

In an effort to help develop the next crop of reporters working to keep the
world informed, educated and entertained, we have created the Google
Journalism Fellowship. As a company dedicated to making the world's
information easily accessible, Google recognizes that behind many blue links
is a journalist and that quality journalism is a key ingredient of a vibrant
and functioning society.

 

The program is aimed at undergraduate, graduate and journalism students
interested in using technology to tell stories in new and dynamic ways. The
Fellows will get the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to a
variety of organizations -- from those that are steeped in investigative
journalism to those working for press freedom around the world and to those
that are helping the industry figure out its future in the digital age.

 

There will be a focus on data driven journalism, online free expression and
rethinking the business of journalism. The 10-week long Fellowship will open
with a week at Google followed by nine weeks at one of the participating
organizations.

 

.         Participating organizations are based in Berkeley, CA, Columbia,
MO, Cambridge, MA, St. Petersburg/Miami, FL, New York, NY, Washington, DC
and Boston, MA, Austin, TX.

 

.         They include the Center for Investigative Reporting, the Committee
to Protect Journalists, Investigative Reporters & Editors, Pew Research
Center's Journalism Project, Poynter, Nieman Journalism Lab, PRI.org,
ProPublica, Sunlight Foundation and the Texas Tribune.

 

More information about the host organizations and the areas of focus for the
Fellows are outlined on the Host Organizations page.

 

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will
have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the
course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive
contributions to the work of their organization, including researching and
writing stories, contributing to open source data programs, creating timely
data to accurately frame public debates about media in the United States and
the world as well as finding new and compelling ways to use data to tell
stories.

 

Qualifications:

 

We're looking for students, based in the US, who are passionate about
journalism and the role that technology can play in the industry and the
pursuit of their craft. Students from all majors and degree programs who
possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:

 

.         Demonstrated or stated commitment to journalism - especially in
the fields of data driven journalism or freedom of expression online

 

.         An interest in exploring and creating business models to help the
industry in the digital age

 

.         Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer
activities, subject matter expertise

 

.         First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing
skills

 

.         Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and
efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced
environment

 

.         Applicants with some experience with HTML, Javascript or another
web programming language and experience with Microsoft Excel or a database
system is an advantage.

 

Fellows will receive a stipend of $8,000 USD for 10 weeks during the summer
of 2014 (June-August) and a travel budget of $1,000 USD.

 

The Fellowship will start on June 9 2014 with the first week at Google in
Mountain View, California. Fellows will join their host organization on June
16 2014 and finish on August 8 2014.

 

More Information Here
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Elizabeth L. Sammons

Program Administrator

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Agency

Tel. 614.438.1260

 

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