Deadline- 9 August 2013
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is inviting application for Russia-U.S. Young Media Professionals Exchange Program. The purpose of this program is to gives journalists the chance to work in newsrooms, build professional relationships with one another and mutual understanding between their countries.
Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. Knight Foundation believes that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applicants must be under 30 years of age, with at least three years of experience in journalism. Strong preference will be given to candidates who speak English and Russian. Participants will be selected by late August. ICFJ will select the program’s U.S. participants based on the strength of their applications.
- ICFJ will select suitable U.S. news organizations for the Russian journalists, and the Moscow Union of Journalists will find media hosts for the American participants.
- The Moscow Union of Journalists also will recruit the Russian participants as well as plan the program for the U.S. participants and cover their expenses in Russia.
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