Tarbell Fellowship 2025 for Early-Career Journalists ($35,000 - $50,000 Stipend)

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About Tarbell Fellowship for Early-Career Journalists in the UK

Fellows secure a 9-month placement at a major newsroom, participate in a study group covering AI governance & technical fundamentals, and attend a 2 week journalism summit in Oxford. The Tarbell Fellowship provides a stipend of up to $50,000 to support these placements. 
 
The programme incorporates expert speakers, feedback & mentorship from experienced journalists and networking events with experts from leading AI organisations. Upon graduation, we expect fellows to bring their impact-focused perspective to major newsrooms and publications around the globe.

The 2024 Tarbell Fellowship will run from March 2024 - March 2025. Applications for the 2025 cohort will open in September 2024.

• Sponsor Organisation: Tarbell Fellowship

Benefits of Tarbell Fellowship for Early-Career Journalists in the UK

• Placement. Fellows secure a 9-12 placement at a major newsroom covering artificial intelligence. Placement details vary by outlet.
• Stipend. Fellows receive stipends of up to $50,000, depending on circumstances, for the duration of their placement. We expect stipends to vary between $35,000 - $50,000 depending on location and personal circumstances.

• Intensive Al Journalism Training. Prior to placements, fellows undergo a 2-month program on Al technical, governance, and journalism fundamentals. This program requires ~10 hours per week and is conducted remotely. Sessions include guest lectures, paired assignments, and readings.

• Oxford Summit. Fellows attend a two week summit in Oxford at the beginning of the fellowship. This will be an intensive fortnight of guest speakers, workshops and networking events in Oxford and London. Travel and accommodation costs will be fully covered.

Tarbell Fellowship for Early-Career Journalists in the UK Requirements

Who they look for

• Al expertise. A deep interest in artificial intelligence and its effects on society. Many fellows will have experience working in tech journalism, machine learning research, or Al governance.
• Passionate about journalism. Previous newsroom experience (including at student newspapers) or comparable experience in a field such as law or research is desirable but not necessary. We seek to support early-career journalists and will prioritise potential over experience.

• Excellent writing skills. A creative approach to storytelling combined with the ability to quickly get to the heart of a new topic. Fellows must be able to produce compelling copy under tight deadlines. Relentless. The ability to doggedly pursue your goals and persevere in the face of adversity. Fellows must be willing to work hard, and be capable of withstanding repeated rejection

• Open-minded. The desire to understand the truth of any given story, even when it conflicts with prior beliefs. Fellows must be open to criticism and recognising ways they can improve their writing and thinking.

Application Date and Process

Click on the link to the application website and fill out the expression of interest form. You will get notified when applications open this September. 

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