Introducing Fi2W’s 2021 Editing Fellow, Quincy Surasmith
Based in L.A., our new fellow shares his vision for the coming year.
Based in L.A., our new fellow shares his vision for the coming year.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 1, 2021.
Deadline extended to Monday April 27th.
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The workshop will be held May 31 – June 2
Reporters to focus on Detroit food stories under a fellowship for immigrant journalists and journalists of color.
The deadline to apply for this fellowship has passed.
Are you a journalist or media-maker from an immigrant background interested in covering food and related subjects in metro Detroit?
Do you want to develop your skills as a storyteller in a variety of formats including audio?
Do you have unique story ideas at the intersection of food, immigration and Detroit communities?
Feet in 2 Worlds, an award-winning website and journalism training project and WDET, Detroit’s public radio station have teamed up to offer a limited number of food reporting fellowships to immigrant journalists and media-makers in metro Detroit. This is a unique opportunity to learn new skills while covering stories about critical issues in food including food culture in immigrant communities, child nutrition and education, labor and employment, anti-hunger efforts, sustainability, climate change and government food policies.
Fellows will work in the WDET newsroom and will be mentored by experienced audio producers. You will produce stories for Feet in 2 Worlds’ website and for broadcast on WDET and online distribution on WDET’s website.
Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis. The fellowship starts in late September and continues to the end of 2018. This is a paid fellowship open to staff reporters and editors, and freelance journalists. The fellowship is structured to allow maximum flexibility for journalists with full-time jobs or other obligations.
Fellows receive the following:
The deadline to apply is Monday, August 20th, 2018.
Support for the fellowship comes from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) and through matching gifts from station donors, The International Association of Culinary Professionals’ foundation, The Culinary Trust, and its Growing Leaders Food Writing program. The Food Writing Program is funded with the support of the Boston Foundation.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
Managing Editor, Feet in 2 Worlds
We are looking for a dynamic and versatile multi-media journalist to join our team. Feet in 2 Worlds is a small but powerful organization focused on telling the stories of today’s immigrants, and helping journalists from immigrant backgrounds improve their skills and reach new audiences on public radio and the web. The managing editor is involved in a wide range of activities including planning, assigning and editing stories for our on-line magazine, supporting and mentoring journalists in the Fi2W fellowship program, overseeing our social media streams, planning live events and workshops, and working with our media partners in public radio, print and online journalism.
Founded in 2004, Feet in 2 Worlds offers fellowships and workshops to both established and emerging immigrant journalists, and produces stories and podcasts. Areas of special interest include: telling immigrant food stories, politics from the perspective of immigrant voters, arts and culture in immigrant communities, and the connection between migration and climate change.
Feet in 2 Worlds is based at the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School in New York City.
The managing editor is a part-time position (20 hours per week). We are hiring initially for a period of three to four months, with the potential for on-going employment. The managing editor may work remotely or at The Center for New York City Affairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include
Required Qualifications:
To apply please send a cover letter, your resume and samples of your work to Contact@feetin2worlds.org. Include the words “Fi2W Managing Editor” in the subject line of your email.
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