We are launching a new Web site devoted to investigating waste, fraud and corruption in government. We are offering fellowships for those interested in learning investigative and enterprise reporting.
We're looking for bloggers, journalism students and interested residents. The best candidates will be those who have an interest in learning the tools that reporters use, an enthusiasm for shedding light on government and a healthy skepticism of the promises of politicians and bureaucrats.
The fellows accepted into the Houston-based program will learn investigative skills by digging into Texas state and local government. They will produce investigative reports based on their findings, which will include both long-term projects and daily updates published on our Web site. Award-winning journalists who specialize in investigating state and local government will advise and mentor fellows.
Fellowships will last three months. There is a small monthly stipend. We feature guest speakers, from award-winning journalists who are skilled in digging to political operatives who work at hiding information from the public and are willing to tell their secrets. The fellowship has a rolling application deadline, so feel free to apply at any time.
For those who want training but cannot commit to three months, we offer shorter training programs and weekend training opportunities are available.
Why is this important now? With a decline in newsroom jobs and an increasing number of newspaper buyouts, taxpayers and voters are losing their government watchdogs – which have traditionally been mainstream media reporters. You can help by joining a new generation of watchdogs for voters, taxpayers and residents.
For more information and to apply, send your resume and three to five writing samples to news@texaswatchdog.org or job-789660087@craigslist.org
* Location: Houston
We're looking for bloggers, journalism students and interested residents. The best candidates will be those who have an interest in learning the tools that reporters use, an enthusiasm for shedding light on government and a healthy skepticism of the promises of politicians and bureaucrats.
The fellows accepted into the Houston-based program will learn investigative skills by digging into Texas state and local government. They will produce investigative reports based on their findings, which will include both long-term projects and daily updates published on our Web site. Award-winning journalists who specialize in investigating state and local government will advise and mentor fellows.
Fellowships will last three months. There is a small monthly stipend. We feature guest speakers, from award-winning journalists who are skilled in digging to political operatives who work at hiding information from the public and are willing to tell their secrets. The fellowship has a rolling application deadline, so feel free to apply at any time.
For those who want training but cannot commit to three months, we offer shorter training programs and weekend training opportunities are available.
Why is this important now? With a decline in newsroom jobs and an increasing number of newspaper buyouts, taxpayers and voters are losing their government watchdogs – which have traditionally been mainstream media reporters. You can help by joining a new generation of watchdogs for voters, taxpayers and residents.
For more information and to apply, send your resume and three to five writing samples to news@texaswatchdog.org or job-789660087@craigslist.org
* Location: Houston
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