Central Florida Public Media announces the return of its Emerging Journalists fellowship, a unique one-year opportunity for aspiring journalists to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of news media, which begins August 4, 2025. Following a successful launch in 2024, the program continues to support the organization’s goal of developing the next generation of journalists. To be included in the initial review of applicants, candidates should apply by April 4, 2025.
The Emerging Journalists Fellowship not only aims to bridge the gap between college and gaining the needed experience to start a career but also gives those who have been out of school for a while the avenue to a new career.
The Fellowship is a full-time position running from August 2025 through July 2026. While most work will be done between the hours of 8-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, the fellow employees will need to be available for work outside those hours and on weekends when needed. The ideal applicant is passionate about telling stories, amplifying the voices of people in traditionally underserved communities, understands the importance of journalistic ethics and is passionate about a career in public media.
Fellows will be immersed in news operations and involved in story production from pitch to completion. They will be assigned daily general news stories and will engage in long-form feature reporting, focusing on significant community issues and subjects.
“We are committed to training the next generation of journalists who will continue to uphold the values of integrity, accuracy and community engagement,” said Judith Smelser, president and general manager of Central Florida Public Media. “The Emerging Journalists Fellowship is an investment in the future of journalism, providing young professionals with the tools and experience needed to excel in our ever-evolving field.”
Central Florida Public Media, previously named WMFE, is a nonprofit, public media news organization based in Orlando, Fla., dedicated to delivering trustworthy, independent journalism to nine counties across Central Florida. The organization operates 90.7, metro Orlando’s primary provider of NPR programming; 90.7-2 HD Classical; and 89.5 WMFV, public radio for The Villages, Leesburg and The Golden Triangle.
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