Reporting Together: German-Ukrainian Journalist Exchange Project

The n-ost, in cooperation with the Prague Civil Society Center, invites 10 journalists from Ukraine and Germany to take part in the “Reporting Together: German-Ukrainian Journalist Exchange”.

This Journalist Exchange project is designed to strengthen the professional ties between journalists in both countries and foster on-the-ground reporting on Ukraine in the German media.

The project will begin with an in-person meeting in Berlin on 12-15 November 2024 and run till the end of January 2025.

During their stay in Berlin, selected journalists will form 5 cross-border teams and develop story ideas to report on over the coming months. Participants will also meet with representatives of leading German media and visit several editorial offices.

After the meeting, the teams will travel to Ukraine to conduct their reporting independently. The research trips should take place before the end of the year and the stories should be published in German media by the end of January 2025.

Each participant will receive a stipend of €1,000. Additionally, the project will offer travel grants for the teams to cover their research trips to and within Ukraine.

Who can apply?

For this Journalist Exchange Project, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants from Ukraine should be based in Ukraine, have a proven record of working for Ukrainian and/or international media (staff or freelance), and have an interest in publishing in a German media outlet.
• Applicants from Germany should be based in Germany, have a proven record of working for German media (staff or freelance), have experience in reporting on Ukraine, and be willing to travel to Ukraine together with a Ukrainian colleague.
• All candidates must be proficient in English, have at least 3 years of experience in journalism, and demonstrate strong interest in in-depth collaborative research and story production.

Application guidelines

The deadline for applications is October 6, 2024. For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please click here.