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Journalism Internship Fellowship Grant Opportunities
Boston Globe Media Co-op Program
January – June CO-OP Application Deadline: Oct. 15
The Co-op Program, implemented in 1937, offers undergraduate students an entry-level opportunity to become familiar with the operations of a daily newspaper, whether they’re interested in the editorial or the business side of Boston Globe Media.
The Boston Globe co-op program provides students with an opportunity to attain real-life work experience related to their field of study. Our Co-ops are put into real jobs and have profound job responsibilities. It is our mission that students leave their Boston Globe co-op with applicable experience, reliable best practices, and a stronger professional network.
Join AAJA’s 2026 VOICES cohort!
AAJA is seeking passionate undergraduate and graduate storytellers who are eager to improve their reporting skills by participating in an intensive, multimedia fellowship program. Selected fellows will be given the opportunity to produce ambitious reporting on wide-range of AANHPI issues to be featured on the AAJA VOICES website and republished with community partners. Previous fellows produced stories that were republished in a number of news outlets including: Tampa Bay Times, Technical.ly, AsAmNews, and India Currents.
We’re also recruiting professional editors to mentor and guide the students. VOICES editors oversee reporting projects, lead training sessions, and help students transition from the classroom to professional newsrooms. This is a unique opportunity for journalists and media professionals seeking to exercise their leadership skills in a volunteer capacity. It’s also a chance to serve the AAJA community by mentoring and guiding future journalists.
The following positions are available for editors:
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- Managing editor – Oversees VOICES editorial direction, builds curriculum, manages timelines, and ensures teams are productive. Requires leadership, big-picture thinking, and quick decision-making. Serves as the main volunteer lead for the program.
- Deputy editor – Bridges Managing Editor and teams, supervises stories, provides feedback, and ensures progress. Needs strong organization and adaptability.
- Assignment editor – Assigns and coordinates stories, keeps reporters on track, and ensures balanced coverage. Key skills: communication, detail-oriented, and collaborative problem-solving.
The deadline for editor applications is Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
The deadline for fellow applications is Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
VOICES 2026 will include hands-on training and project work starting in the spring and culminating in person at #AAJA26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 24-28.
The News & Observer Paid Internship – Summer 2026
The application period for The News & Observer 2026 Summer Internship program is now open. We’re looking for promising young journalists who can bring energy, ideas and talent to our newsroom in Raleigh — North Carolina’s capital city.
Our paid interns are an integral part of our news operations. You’ll be treated like one of our full-time staff members by working with your editor and mentors to develop ideas, write stories, take photos and videos, and gain valuable experience to help you grow as a journalist. You’ll make invaluable connections in our supportive newsroom as you pursue your journalism career.
The deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 3. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early and before the deadline. Applications will be screened and interviewed on a rolling basis.