Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution offers journalism fellowship [Worldwide]

Professional writers, producers and editors from around the world can apply for a weeklong, marine science fellowship.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is accepting applications for its journalism fellowship program. The program is designed to introduce science journalists to oceanography and ocean engineering through seminars, laboratory visits and brief field expeditions.

The 2019 fellowship will be held Oct. 14 to 18 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

All fellows receive a travel allowance and room and board for one week.

Applicants should have at least two years of writing, producing or editing experience. Freelancers, book authors and writers from nontraditional media may apply but should be able to show a substantial portfolio of work. International journalists are encouraged to apply.

The deadline to apply is May 17.


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PBS NewsHour seeks summer fellow [US]

Undergraduate and graduate students who receive need-based financial assistance can apply for a paid fellowship in Washington.

The PBS NewsHour and the Washington Press Club Foundation organize the Gwen Ifill/PBS NewsHour Journalism Fellowship in honor of journalist Gwen Ifill.

This summer fellowship will begin in June and lasts 10 weeks.

The fellow will participate in the development and production of the PBS NewsHour. He or she will research national, international and political news stories; gather editorial information and video elements; cover live events; generate story ideas; copy edit; assist with video editing; and produce broadcast and web content.

The deadline is April 1.

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