Blogging Fellowship, Michigan Messenger
Posted: 1/31/08
Michigan Messenger, an affiliate of the The Center for Independent Media (CIM), recruits on a rolling basis for blogging Fellowships for its alternative media outlet here in Michigan. We are looking especially for folks who are interested in covering communities that have been under-represented in the media. Candidates with diverse backgrounds in environmental studies and science, journalism, English, education, as well as candidates with experience in research, writing and blogging are strongly encouraged.
Fellowships are open to Michigan bloggers and/or journalists as they become available. Fellows are provided with funding, support, training, and mentoring designed to further their journalistic pursuits.
As part of CIM’s New Journalist program, Michigan Messenger aims to show how citizen-driven media can make a powerful impact on public debate. Further, we aim to better understand how effective citizen journalism can be organized and produced in a sustainable way. The term of a fellowship is three (3) months with the possibility of renewal once the term expires.
Fellowships offer:
- a stipend of $4,500 to be paid over 3 months;
- investigative journalism training on the job;
- editorial mentorship from experts in the field of blogging and/or journalism;
- research tools and access to information databases;
- legal information, advice and access to legal representation;
- technical help and consulting;
- networking opportunities with other bloggers, news media and news makers in the state; and
- possible media training/booking and other promotion of the work produced
In exchange, fellows are expected to:
- produce at least 6 – 10 original blog posts per week on average;
- fulfill goals in original reporting, to be set on an individual basis;
- adhere to a set of ethical and journalistic standards;
- participate in all trainings, meetings, and conferences; and
- regularly submit a status report on their blogging endeavors (usually at weekly editorial meetings).
Candidates must be Michigan residents who can bring a fresh voice to state and local news, issues, and events.
TO APPLY
Visit http://newjournalist.org/become-a-fellow/ for the fellowship application and submission instructions (please disregard references to the Washington DC program).
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for Fellowships as they become open; admissions to the program are also offered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply at any time.
The New Journalist Program does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, lifestyle, religion, ethnic origin, disability or veteran status. To be eligible for the fellowship, individuals must be U.S. nationals or permanent residents.
If you have any questions about the fellowship, please feel free to contact by email at