Journalism jobs and a photo of my dog

Journalism jobs and a photo of my dog

Fellowships aren't just for early career journalists

Here's four programs that allow journalists to learn and grow outside the newsroom

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Mandy Hofmockel
Nov 06, 2025
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Fellowships might make you think about post-grad, fixed-term jobs that could jumpstart a career, but there’s lots of opportunities for mid-career or senior journalists too.

These programs can grant space to break out of the news cycle, think deeply about challenges the industry faces and study and/or propose unique solutions.

Here’s four programs at universities across the country that could reinvigorate or refocus your career path.

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