Are you excited about the opportunities that technology brings to the newsroom? Do you want to explore new storytelling formats, use data to uncover relevant stories or create engaging and inspiring content?
The GNI Fellowship offers paid summer placements to students interested in journalism, technology or design who want to kick off their career. Fellows gain relevant work experience, learn from experts and build lifelong contacts.
Why should you apply?
- Become part of the team in your chosen newsroom for 8 weeks between June and September 2019.
- Invitation to a unique one-day Bootcamp in Brussels to develop and learn new skills and connect with the other fellows.
- Fellows are remunerated by their host organisation for their work and to help cover expenses during the fellowship. The exact amount will be at the discretion of the news organisation and will be up to €5,000.
- Receive guidance and advice from the European Journalism Centre during the entire fellowship.
Timeline & important dates:
- 1 April: Deadline to submit your application via the online form.
- April-May: News organisations review applications and contact the successful candidate.
- Early June: All fellows participate in a one-day Bootcamp in Brussels.
- Between June and September (8 weeks): Fellows join their host organisations.
Host organisations in the Netherlands:
de Volkskrant – Join the data team of de Volkskrant, a leading newspaper in the Netherlands. The fellow will work with data provided by the Volkskrant and search for particular trends regarding topics like environment, transportation traffic and income distribution.
NU.nl – The largest news site in the Netherlands with an average reach of 7 million unique visitors per day. The fellow will conduct research, fact-check and write news articles for NUcheckt and will possibly work on some longer feature articles as well.
VICE Media (EMEA) – Gain experience by working for one of the biggest global youth media companies in the world. The fellow will assist the Editorial Director, EMEA, the Associate Editor and will coordinate editorial projects across different VICE teams in 17 offices.
Application & eligibility:
Visit our website to decide which host organisation is suitable for you based on your interests and skills. Submit your application via the online form including your CV, work samples, references and motivation.
Keep in mind – to be eligible you must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in an accredited higher education institution in the same country as the newsroom of your choice.
Do you have any questions? Reach out to us at hello@journalismfellowships.eu.
