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California Local News Fellowship – Newsroom Application (2026–2028 Cohort)
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California Local News Fellowship – Newsroom Application (2026–2028 Cohort)

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Opportunity type
Fellowship
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
United States
Deadline
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About this opportunity

The California Local News Fellowship is a state‑funded initiative to support and strengthen local reporting, especially in underserved communities. For 2026–2028, newsrooms can apply to host:

  • Reporting Fellows → 25–30 fellows placed in local newsrooms statewide
  • Editing Fellows → 5 fellows in a new pilot program (partnered with Maynard Institute) Programme features:
  • Fellows are placed in selected newsrooms for 2 years (reporting) or 1 year (editing)
  • Newsrooms must provide mentorship, editorial support, and a clear role for fellows
  • Fellows focus on producing original local news coverage and meeting community information needs

Who can apply

  • Produce original local news coverage in California
  • Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Adhere to professional journalistic ethics
  • Provide a clear proposal for the fellow’s role and support plan

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California Local News Fellowship – Newsroom Application (2026–2028 Cohort)
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