The Washington Post and the School of Communication at American University are accepting applications to their long-standing fellowship program, established to inspire early-career journalists to earn a Master’s degree at American University’s renowned School of Communication while working on the Metro staff of The Washington Post.
The Washington Post/AU fellow will help cover greater Washington, a diverse region that includes the nation’s capital and its suburbs in Maryland and Virginia, including both state capital bureaus, and across such topics as government, politics, crime, social issues, transportation, development, and education.
“Each year, a fellow has the opportunity to join an award-winning Metro staff that writes feature and trend stories, investigates major local institutions and covers breaking news in data-driven and highly visual ways,” says Krissah Thompson, Managing Editor at The Washington Post. “We’re pleased to again partner with American University, which shares our values of creating impactful professional experiences and building a more inclusive industry.”
AU’s School of Communication is proud of its long-standing partnership with The Washington Post on this prestigious fellowship. “This is the ultimate in experiential journalism education,” says SOC Dean Sam Fulwood III. “Our fellows work side-by-side with some of the top professional journalists in the country. Along with our practicum class held in the newsroom, this fellowship can be life-changing for students.”
The year-long fellowship begins in September 2024. APPLY NOW.
