Report for America
(RFA) has announced the selection of dozens of new host newsroom partners while opening applications for just over 50 new reporting corps positions across the United States.
Report for America helps local newsrooms report on under-covered issues and communities by placing journalists at news outlets throughout the country. We are seeking talented, service-minded reporters and photographers to join our corps. As an RFA Corps Member, you’ll be a part of a movement to strengthen communities—and our democracy—through local journalism that is truthful, fair, fearless, and smart.
RFA is a two-year program with an optional third year. The upcoming service year begins on July 8, 2024 and runs through July 7, 2025. Applications are now open for more than 50 journalism positions in newsrooms of all types — digital startups, daily and weekly newspapers, radio and TV stations, a wire service and more. Check out our interactive database of job openings, newsrooms, and beats here, and read our info page to make sure you are a good fit for the program.
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2024, with references due by February 7, 2024.
Report for America is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Questions? Contact the Report for America recruitment team at recruitment@reportforamerica.org or join us for one of our virtual information sessions. You may register for an information session here.
Ready to apply, start your application here.