The internet powerhouse Buzzfeed is accepting applications to a four month writing fellowship. Buzzfeed has been working hard to break out of just viral-meme articles, hiring a significant hard-news team. This fellowship appears to be part of that same program.
Writers selected for the fellowship will work with the Buzzfeed News’ senior editorial staff, and live in New York.
“These writers will focus on personal essay writing, cultural reportage, and profiles. During their time in fellowship, writers will be expected to pitch, report, and write with the added benefit of writing workshops, panel discussions with editors and writers from throughout the industry, and assigned readings. Mentorship within the program will focus on teaching writers how to thrive as freelancers as well as on staff at media organizations; this mentorship will hopefully continue well after the fellowship itself is concluded.
The fellowship pays $12,000. The deadline to apply is October 1st, 2015, and the fellowship begins in January 2016.
In its short time, Buzzfeed has become one of the most popular websites on the internet. They reach millions of people every day with their “viral” list articles. They also have a growing team of serious journalists, reporting on major news issues.
To learn more about the fellowship, and to apply, be sure to read their application guidelines.
