Applications Now Open For The 2024 Journo Resources Fellowships

We’re delighted to announce the return of the Journo Resources Fellowship for 2024, our fourth year of running the scheme. This year we welcome new support from the Association of British Science Writers to launch the ABSW Diversity Fellowship, along with the continued support of The Printing Charity and Newsworks.

The Journo Resources Fellowship Programme is part of our commitment to supporting people in taking their first steps into the journalism industry. It’s open to anyone aged 18 and over; there are no age cut-offs and no required qualifications. The only prerequisite is that if you are studying a full-time course you must have less than one year left of study and you are also ineligible if you are already working a regular, paid, role in journalism.

Our fellowships aim to provide a practical boost for people looking to work within journalism. You will work with an experienced editor to produce a paid commission for Journo Resources, receive six months of one-to-one mentoring and tailored skills sessions, and join our supportive membership community.

We’re incredibly proud of fellows from our previous cohort who have gone on to secure work at outlets including the BBC, The Guardian, Journo Resources, Newsquest, The Financial Times, Positive News, and many more.

Whether you have just finished studying, are exploring a career change, or are hunting for your first journalism role, we’d love to hear from you. We are also open to hearing from people who are looking to return to journalism after an extended career break. We want to hear from anybody who is passionate about journalism and wants to break into the industry. Full details on how to apply are below.

Things You Need To Know Before You Apply

Before you apply, please make sure you read the following guidance and eligibility closely:

• We never close applications early and we read every application. Take your time to think about your entry and spend the time getting it right. We would rather you were well-prepared than rushed! We give feedback to all applicants and there is no interview process for this fellowship.
• Please check you are eligible before you apply. For this specific scheme:
  • You must be based in the UK;
  • You must be over the age of 18 at the time the fellowship commences on September 30th;
  • You must not currently have regular paid work in journalism, such as a part- or full-time job;
  • If you are still studying, you must have no more than one year remaining as part of your studies.
• This scheme is a six-month commitment, with fellows expected to complete the whole programme. This will include at least six webinars, six mentoring calls, and one piece for the Journo Resources website. The whole scheme is entirely virtual.
• Fellows will be announced publicly via the Journo Resources website and social media, including your name, photo, and a short biography.
• Fellows will be paid on completion of their agreed piece for the website,
• We’d really love you to apply.

How To Apply

Applying for the Journo Resources Fellowship, including the ABSW Diversity Fellowship, is really simple. All you need to do is fill out the short form below telling us:

• An idea you would like to write for our website;
  • TIP: This must be a story that works for Journo Resources, take a look at our editorial content here and what our past fellows have written. Try to find a new angle that fits our style;
  • TIP: We really want to hear from people who are marginalised or underrepresented and want to hear your stories — but please don’t feel bound to writing about your identity. We want all your ideas, whatever they’re about.
• A link to up to two things you have written or recorded;
  • TIP: This doesn’t have to be a professional piece of work! Student media, a self-published blog, or even an essay is fine. We’re not worried about big bylines.
  • TIP: Please don’t send us a portfolio site or author page — please pick out two pieces.
• Up to 150 words on why you want to be a journalist;
• Up to 150 words on why you want to join the scheme and how it will help you.
  • TIP: For both of these questions, try to use the full space available to you so we can get to know you and what you want to achieve.
  • TIP: Be honest in these answers; while we do want to know what you’ve achieved, we want to honestly hear about your experiences.

In your application, you will also be asked to share your LinkedIn profile. If you do not have an account we will also accept a link to another social media page or a portfolio website. We are unable to accept CVs.

Applications to the scheme close at 11.59pm on September 1, 2024 Please submit your application using the form below.

Everyone who applies will receive personal feedback, but we are unable to accept late submissions. Questions should be directed to hello@journoresources.org.uk or our social media accounts — we will try to answer questions as soon as possible, but we’re a tiny part-time team, so please be kind!

SUBMIT YOUR FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION HERE