Report for America (RFA) is a nonprofit program that sends early-career journalists—and next year, a small group of mid- to late-career journalists—to newsrooms throughout the country to report on under-covered topics and communities. Local reporting can be thrilling, rewarding—and challenging. Check out our interactive database of newsrooms and beats, and read the FAQs to make sure you’re a good fit for this program.
RFA is a two-year program with a one-year check-in. (If your newsroom likes you and vice versa, both of you re-up for a second year. Most corps members do.) We've also added an optional third year. In 2021, we'll be placing roughly 300 corps members across the county; around 100 of those will be new placements. (The rest will be current corps members who sign up for another year.) We're committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.
To apply, complete this corps member application by Sunday, January 31 at 11:59 pm ET. Should you become a finalist and slated for one or more newsroom interviews, your application will be shared with those newsrooms.
Those hired become employees of their respective newsrooms and will begin their employment June 1, 2021.
https://www.reportforamerica.org/application/