Jews of Color Fellowship

The Forward

The Forward

New Jersey, USA · Connecticut, USA · New York, USA · New York, NY, USA · Remote

USD 46k-46k / year

Posted 6+ months ago
The Forward is seeking a talented journalist to join its fellowship program, aimed at diversifying the pipeline of individuals who work in Jewish media. The year-long fellowships, supported by the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, are full-time roles in the newsroom with professional development and mentoring. Jews of color are underrepresented in Jewish and secular media; these fellowships broaden and strengthen opportunities to better reflect the full diversity of the American Jewish population. Applicants should specify areas of journalism or nonprofit media and relevant qualifications. Possible focus areas include: reporting/writing news or culture; multimedia storytelling; working with the editor-in-chief on strategic projects; audience engagement, analytics and social media; commissioning/editing/creating opinion pieces; data reporting and visualization. Fellows will work alongside Forward staff, lead at least one major project, receive mentorship, participate in meetings and professional development, and receive coaching. Successful applicants are curious about diverse Jewish communities and have relevant experience; strong communication and analytical skills, entrepreneurial spirit and a team orientation are musts; multimedia, data and social media fluency are pluses. Fellows in the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State area are expected to work in person at the Lower Manhattan office twice a week; remote candidates from elsewhere are welcome. Each fellowship lasts 12 months, with an annual salary of $46,000, News Guild position, generous health benefits, PTO for national and Jewish holidays, and other perks. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, flexible start. To apply: Send a resume and cover letter outlining areas of interest, plus 3–5 work samples (for newsroom-focused applicants), to jobs@forward.com, subject line: JoC fellowship.