Community Journalism Program 2025

The Humanities DC is seeking applications for the Community Journalism Program designed to equip D.C. residents with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to tell the stories that matter most to them and their communities.

Community Journalism combines the professionalism and far-reaching network of traditional media with the internal knowledge and connections of local communities to create more accessible and collaborative research, sourcing, reporting, and news making.

From identifying underreported stories to shaping how they are told, community journalists produce local news that better informs the public, strengthens their neighbourhoods, and bolsters civic participation.

Led by a professional journalist, seven (7) in-person workshops will cover basic print journalism skills and best practices, including how to find credible information and sources, conduct interviews, outline and write news stories, edit articles, and pitch stories to local media.

Participants will also engage in seven (7) small group training sessions guided by a local journalist who will serve as their mentor and story editor. By the end of the community journalism program, each participant is expected to write one news article that will be published online.

Eligibility

To apply for this program, you must be a D.C. resident over the age of 18 and be able to commit to the entire 14-week program, which includes attending seven (7) two hour evening workshops, seven (7) small group trainings, and additional hours outside of meeting times for researching, reporting, and writing a news story.

Application guidelines

The deadline for applications is January 10, 2025. For more information and to apply, please click here.