Job Details |
| Title | NPR-Kroc Fellowship |
| Company | National Public Radio |
| Location | District of Columbia |
| Job Category | Broadcast |
| Job Type | Fellowship |
| Date Posted | 10/15/2009 |
| Deadline Date | 12/31/2009 |
| Description | NPR Kroc Fellows work alongside some of the nation's most respected reporters, producers, and editors. The prgram ensures the Fellows develop: * Production and editorial skills by working on NPR's award-winning newsmagazines such as All Things Considered© or Morning Edition© * Reporting and on-air experience while working under the guidance of NPR editors * Multimedia, writing and production skills by working with npr.org producers and editors * First-hand broadcast journalism experience at an NPR member station NPR will provide Kroc Fellows with professional guidance and assist in job placement toward the close of the one-year fellowship. Key Features: * Three Kroc Fellowships are offered each year * Fellowships begin in August and last one year * Fellows are awarded a stipend of more than $40,000, plus benefits (including paid vacation) * Kroc Fellows will work primarily at NPR headquarters in Washington, DC, but will also spend time working at an NPR member station. Eligibility Requirements: *Candidates must be in their last year of community or four-year college, graduate school, or out of school for one year or less as of December 31. * Prior experience in radio or journalism is not necessary - but candidates must demonstrate exceptional potential and drive. Application Process: * Download an application from www.npr.org/fellowships or request an application by writing to: NPR Attention: Kroc Fellowships 635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001-3753 Applicants must submit a resume, three references (at least two from academic or professional contacts), transcripts, a cover letter and a work of some sort reflecting remarkable initiative or accomplishment (this might include a writing sample (1,000 words or less), video production excerpt, musical composition excerpt, etc. Deadline Dec. 31, 2009 For additional information, go to www.npr.org/fellowships. |
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