For more than 30 years, the Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship has introduced promising young(ish) D.C. reporters to the city they’re assigned to cover. In monthly sessions, fellows learn how to cover the White House, Supreme Court, Capitol, Pentagon and other key institutions. They’ll review politics and policy with regulators, lawmakers, experts and the best journalists in the business. And they’ll network with colleagues who will help them grow personally and professionally.
Journalists from any medium and news organization are invited to apply for the 2023 fellowship. Over the course of the year, fellows experience 10 days of intensive, forward-looking education in the capital.
All meetings will be in person at NPF’s office in Dupont Circle or elsewhere in D.C. unless pandemic developments necessitate moving virtual. The orientation will be Jan. 18 and the first program session will be Feb. 6. Meetings are generally 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the first Monday of the month, with the exception of July and August (summer break). Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
The Washington media is filled with Paul Miller alumni in distinguished positions at top news outlets. You can join their ranks.
HOW TO ENTER
You Will Need:
- Two recent samples of your work.
- A letter of support from an editor or supervisor. (If you’re a freelancer, a letter from any editor who has worked with you.)
- A brief, narrative autobiography.
- A statement of intention, explaining your interest in the program.
Deadline for Entry:
Monday, Dec. 5, 2022
Winner Requirements:
- Fellows are expected to attend all session days. If accepted into the program, your editor will be required to submit a letter certifying that they will excuse you from deadline duties to attend all program days.
Questions:
Contact Alyssa Black, program manager, ablack@nationalpress.org.
