The 2025 New York Times Fellowship Program offers an incredible chance for emerging journalists to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and training within one of the world’s leading newsrooms. This paid, full-time fellowship includes benefits and provides the opportunity to work and learn alongside seasoned journalists at The New York Times.
Fellowship Program Overview:
- Host Country: USA
- Program Type: Fellowship
- Eligible Countries: Open to all
- Benefits: Full sponsorship with a monthly salary, comprehensive training, and mentorship
- IELTS Requirement: Not needed
- Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
Program Details:
Launched in 2019, the New York Times Fellowship aims to cultivate the skills of journalists who are early in their careers. It replaces traditional summer internships, offering a more immersive experience that spans one year. Fellows engage in various departments such as reporting, graphics, design, video, audio, and opinion, contributing meaningfully while developing their expertise.
Participants receive ongoing guidance from editors and collaborate with top professionals, strengthening their career paths and building significant connections in the industry. This program also seeks to promote diversity and inclusivity, nurturing a cohort passionate about impactful journalism.
Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for this fellowship, candidates must:
- Have some prior experience in journalism and be at the early stage of their career.
- Ideally be recent college graduates or have less than five years of paid, professional journalism experience.
- Be authorized to work in the United States or United Kingdom, based on office location.
- For positions in London, applicants must have UK work authorization.
- Note that new work visas will not be sponsored; however, candidates with an existing or extendable visa (e.g., Optional Practical Training) may be considered.
Program Benefits:
The New York Times Fellowship offers:
- A paid, full-time position with benefits.
- A hybrid work schedule blending in-person and remote work.
- Access to mentorship, training, and feedback from senior editors and newsroom leaders.
- The opportunity to work across various journalism departments and roles.
- Exposure to top industry professionals and meaningful newsroom discussions.
- Participation in a diverse group of fellows dedicated to fostering inclusivity.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide):
- The application for the 2025-26 New York Times Fellowship is now open.
- Fellows work full-time, either in the newsroom or in the Opinion section, starting June 2, 2025, and ending May 22, 2026.
- These positions are hybrid, requiring in-office attendance each week according to departmental guidance.
- To apply, interested candidates should use the application portal by following the link provided here before the deadline: December 2, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
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