Emerging Journalists Fellowship at Greater Public Orlando, FL

Emerging Journalists Fellowship
Central Florida Public Media is hiring its second Emerging Journalists Fellow—a position created to not only help bridge the gap between college and gaining the needed experience to start your career, but also to give those who may have been out of school for quite some time an avenue to a new career. The fellowship is a yearlong program starting in August 2025. The chosen fellow will be immersed in the news operation and involved in story production from pitch to completion. Fellows will also be trained to host the flagship shows—Morning Edition and All Things Considered. This fellowship is designed to cultivate the next generation of journalists and newsroom leaders.

Annual Salary:

$45,000 plus benefits and generous PTO.

Description
The Emerging Journalists Fellowship is a full‑time position running from August 2025 through July 2026. While most work will be done between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday‑through‑Friday, the fellow will need to be available for work outside those hours and on weekends when needed. The ideal applicant is passionate about telling stories that amplify the voices of people in traditionally underserved communities, understands the importance of journalistic ethics, and is passionate about a career in public media.

Throughout the fellowship, the fellow will be expected to file short‑form spot news and long‑form stories for broadcast as well as multimedia stories for digital. They will also learn to produce and host local segments of both Morning Edition and All Things Considered. As this is a fellowship, the organization is committed to providing professional development and mentorship.

Required Qualifications

Curious

Self‑starter

Able to take direction

Mission‑driven

Ability to connect and interact with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and ethnicities

Experience with journalistic, creative and/or academic writing

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working as a journalist in a college or professional newsroom

Understanding of journalism ethics

Experience recording and editing audio

Experience recording and editing video

Bi‑lingual (Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese)

Experience writing and posting to digital media including websites and social media

What to Expect After the Fellowship
Completion of the fellowship does not guarantee a full‑time or permanent position. The goal is to help you make meaningful connections throughout the year and provide an experience that gives you a competitive edge when pursuing a career in journalism.

Location and Working Description
Based in Orlando, Florida. The fellow must reside in Central Florida Public Media’s coverage area.

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