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Knight International Fellows work with partner organizations on media-development projects designed to produce lasting, tangible change in the public interest. Fellows build skills and enhance the standards of independent media in these key regions: Asia/Pacific, Eurasia/Former Soviet Union, Latin America, Middle East/North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates must be fluent in the language of the region where they are deployed and should have at least 10 years' experience in journalism or related fields such as media-business management. Fellowships are open to any nationality for assignments of up to a year.

Candidates may apply for a Fellowship by:
  • Responding to a specific, advertised opening.
  • Submitting a general application that would be evaluated on a rolling basis, dependent on Fellowship needs at that time.
The program may create Fellowships designed to take advantage of the skills of qualified applicants or to respond to specific local needs identified by the Fellowship candidate or local partner. Candidates are encouraged to list geographic preferences on their applications.

Finalists may be invited to ICFJ offices in Washington, DC, for interviews. If that is not feasible, they can be interviewed by ICFJ’s regional representatives or by phone. Decisions will be made shortly after the interviews take place.

Fellows are asked to attend a week-long orientation in Washington. Orientation may take place in the designated country. During the Fellowship, each Fellow receives an allowance for transportation, professional and living expenses and an honorarium. Fellows also have access to a Grants Fund. Approved grants cover the costs of special projects that benefit the program.

Please contact Geneva Sands-Sadowitz, Program Officer/Web Editor promptly for assistance.
 

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