Journalism Program to Hire Advisor on Internship and Job Placement
The journalism program at Hunter College has been approved for the CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative. CIE, as it’s abbreviated, aims…
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Deadline Club Scholarship Applications Due March 26
Applications for the Deadline Club scholarship are due March 26th. Last year the club disbursed six merit-based scholarships of $2,500 each. The number and size of scholarships available this year is yet to be determined.
Deadline Extended For The Pulitzer Center Student Reporting Fellowship
Hunter Journalism students who are interested in reporting internationally this year can apply for the Pulitzer Center Student Reporting Fellowship. The deadline has been extended to March 3rd, 2023.
New York Women in Communications Accepting Scholarship Applications
The New York Women in Communications is now accepting scholarship applications, with a deadline of February 28th.
The non-profit organization…
States News Fellowship for College Journalists and Recent Graduates
Want to level up your political journalism game? Interested in advancing your journalism skills to better report on how state policy decisions are impacting your community? Look at the States Newsroom Fellowship: a summer program that places students and early-career journalists with our affiliate newsrooms across the country.
Pulitzer Center Student Reporting Fellowship Info Session
Students interested in reporting on a story overseas can apply for the 2023 Pulitzer Center Student Reporting Fellowship. The $3,000 grant will once again be awarded to one lucky Hunter College student journalist. You can learn more at a Pulitzer Fellowship Information Session on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Hunter North 503 and on Zoom.
$2,500 Deadline Club scholarship for journalism students due March 16
By Stella Chu
The time has come to apply for Deadline Club’s annual scholarship for journalists! If you’re a student…
2022 NYWICI Scholarship Award Application Opens Up
Every year, New York Women in Communications awards scholarships to students planning a career in communications. Last year, NYWICI awarded…
Time to Apply for the 2021 Pulitzer Fellowship
The Journalism Program is now accepting applications for the 2021 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship.
Pulitzer Fellowship Information Session December 2nd from 1-2 p.m.
The 2021 Pulitzer Fellowship has a new focus but will still be awarded to one lucky Hunter College student journalist. You can learn more at a Pulitzer Fellowship Information Session on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 1-2 p.m.
Grabbing a Virtual Coffee: How to Freelance During COVID-19
Working as a freelancer during the COVID-19 pandemic can pay off — if you know the focus of your story. That was the advice for beginning freelancers in a Zoom webinar May 13 sponsored by the Hunter Journalism program and featuring Professor Susie Armitage and other professional journalists. Get their best tips and tricks, plus a guide to pitching.
Alumni News: Great (Freelancing) Expectations … And Realities
Hunter Journalism alum Angely Mercado is paying it forward by writing about her experience freelancing, getting work published in the New York Times — and how it didn’t change her life. Learn how she views the freelancing lifestyle.
Webinar: Getting Yourself Ready to Freelance
Hunter Journalism is sponsoring a free webinar this Wednesday, May 13, from 1-2:30 p.m., to help students prepare to freelance. The presentation covers freelancing basics, how to make a living, knowing your rights and more. RSVP FOR THE ZOOM LINK.
Animated Short Inspires Pulitzer Grant Winning Proposal
A short film that Media Studies major Colleen Digney saw as a sophomore inspired her winning grant proposal to report on land mines and land use in Vietnam. Find out more about the $3,000 Pulitzer Center fellowship and her reporting plans.
Colleen Digney — Years In The Making
How graduating senior Colleen Digney gained skills, confidence and an international reporting grant. A profile of a Journalism Program success story.
‘Future Now’ Conference Applications Open
The Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment is inviting Hunter College students to apply to attend the 2020 FUTURE NOW Media & Entertainment Conference, which will be held online on May 27-29. The application deadline has been extended to April 30.
Pulitzer Center Fellowships
The Pulitzer Center has extended to May 1 its deadline for applications for two reporting fellowships focused on issues related to justice. These fellowships are open to current students and recent graduates of Hunter College. Learn more and apply.
The Returning Envoy Boosts Readership with COVID Coverage
The Envoy, an independent student-run news site, is back with a vengeance this year after a long hiatus, and has seen online readership skyrocket into the thousands amid its extensive coronavirus coverage. Plus, get paid to help the news service cover news, features and more.
Labor Council Opens Journalism Contest
The Metro New York Labor Communications Council is offering a $500 prize for work by tri-state area undergraduate and graduate journalism students on the theme, “The 2020 elections and My Life/My Community.” Submission deadline is May 4. Here's how to enter.
MediaMKRS Plans April 21 Info Session
MediaMKRS, a new media job training partnership in New York City, is hosting an information session at 12:30 p.m. on April 21. Find out more and register.