Deadline: 8 December 2024
The American broadcast journalists are invited to apply for a three-week exchange program in United States and become part of a vibrant German American network of broadcast journalists.
The RIAS Berlin Commission Journalist Program is an intensive two-week long trip to Germany and Brussels for active, mid-career journalists to take some time out from their day jobs to explore journalism in depth and the outside world.
The fellows from the United States and Germany have been building bridges of understanding — professionally and personally — through the RIAS Berlin Commission alumni network ever since. The alumni have created a vibrant network by hosting visiting German journalists at their stations in the US, attending alumni meetings, and staying connected through the online Fellow directory and the website.
Costs Covered
- Travel and accommodation costs are covered by the fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Program applicants must be full-time radio, TV, or online journalists, either staff or freelancers.
- German language skills not required.
- They ask that applicants have a minimum of five years of continued professional journalism experience prior to applying for the program.
- The RIAS Berlin Commission exchange is a comprehensive fellowship, providing participants with round-trip air travel from their home market to the United States, travel in and across the USA, and hotel accommodations during the program.
- Some meals are also provided during the program.
Application Requirements
- The following material should be included in your application package:
- Completed application form
- Résumé / CV
- Letter or recommendation (LOR) from your supervisor
- Two essays
For more information, visit RIAS Berlin Commission.
