"“This fellowship is about investing in the future of local journalism right here in our community,” Ramona Giwargis, co-founder of San José Spotlight, said. “We're creating real opportunities for emerging reporters to do meaningful work, tell important stories and build careers in the Bay Area.”"
"Each year, at least four SJSU student fellows will be selected to receive financial support, hands-on newsroom experience and mentorship from journalists across the participating news organizations. Fellows will report on local issues - from housing and education to city government - while contributing to coverage across partner newsrooms."
"“Investing in the next generation of reporters is essential to the future of local news. This fellowship brings together two newsrooms and a university to provide emerging journalists with real-world experience,” Marisa Kwiatkowski, director of journalism at Knight Foundation, said. “That kind of collaboration is exactly what local journalism needs right now, and we're proud to support it in a Knight community.”"
A new journalism fellowship supported by a $155,000 grant will strengthen local news coverage in the South Bay by training emerging reporters. The program is a regional collaboration among San José Spotlight, The Mercury News, and San Jose State University, creating a pathway from classrooms to local newsrooms. At least four SJSU student fellows each year will receive financial support, hands-on newsroom experience, and mentorship from journalists across the partner organizations. Fellows will report on local issues including housing, education, and city government, contributing to coverage across the participating newsrooms. The initiative targets the industry need to develop and retain local talent as newsroom resources shrink, with an emphasis on keeping graduates in the Bay Area.
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