William Buckland Foundation Fellowship with The Age (Australia)

Funding Information

• The Fellowship winner will receive a stipend of $20,000 to contribute towards their travel to Melbourne, living expenses and accommodation for the duration of the Fellowship.
• This will be paid fortnightly by the Walkley Foundation, directly into the winner’s bank account, starting with the closest pay run to the start of their placement.

The Fellowship experience

• This is a unique experience for a high-calibre reporter working in the regions to gain hands-on experience in a major metropolitan newsroom in a 12-week placement, which will involve:
  • Special project: Over the three months, you will work on a dedicated project for online and print. You will be supported by senior Age journalists.
  • Breaking news/digital production: You will be assisting with monitoring, researching, reporting and writing breaking news. You will receive some training in digital production.
  • General news: You will work alongside the state political team, education and city reporters.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be: Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia or able to work in Australia on an appropriate work visa.
• Applicants must be freelance or part-time journalists based in regional, remote or community Victoria. Note: this opportunity is not open to journalists living in metropolitan Melbourne.
• Applicants who have recently left a journalism role (within the past six months) are also eligible to apply.
• Applicants who are in a full-time journalist position but are able to take an approved secondment will also be considered.
• You will need to have a demonstrated passion and commitment to journalism as a career and be working to a high standard in your existing role.
• Applicants must be available to undertake the 12-week placement in early 2024.

For more information, visit Walkley Foundation.