Applications Invited for Kiplinger Program for Public Affairs Journalism
The Kiplinger Program for Public Affairs Journalism at Ohio State University (www.kiplingerprogram.org) provides talented, mid-career journalists with a six-month fellowship to work on an independent public affairs print project of their choice. The program is designed to help journalists seeking to increase their skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities and planning to return to the journalism profession. The program operates in the John Glenn School of Public Affairs (http://glennschool.osu.edu). The Program for Public Affairs Journalism provides $20,000 for the six-month fellowship; training in new media technologies such as podcasting, field production and editing, and video and audio streaming; medical benefits; a private office; and other resources and services.
Applicants must have at least five years of professional experience in journalism. Those eligible include reporters, editors, and employees from newspapers, wire services, magazines, online publications, and freelancers. Television and radio reporters will also be considered if they seek to produce a print project. The program does not offer production or editing facilities. Kiplinger Fellows must either be U.S. citizens with five years of relevant professional experience in the U.S. or abroad; or foreign nationals with five years of professional experience in the U.S. or working abroad for a U.S.-based organization. Visit the program’s Web site for complete program guidelines and application procedures. The deadline for applications is July 24, 2007.
