AJI fellows undergo a rigorous two-year training program that consists of lectures, skills workshops, field trips and other experiences relevant to becoming a well-rounded reporter.
They do this while writing news stories every day. Unlike other journalism training, our fellows, under supervision, begin writing news stories almost immediately in a “sink-or-swim” environment.
By the time you are done with your fellowship, you will have mastered the following:
- Basic news story structure, including how to write a lede, a nut graf and an informative headline
- Understanding the role of journalism in today’s society
- Fundamental economics
- The necessity of free markets
- Understanding the protections of the First Amendment
- The art of the getting and conducting major interviews
- Promoting your stories via social media
- Understanding K street and how to follow the money
- How to obtain information via FOIA
- TV and radio appearance skills
- How to analyze America’s economy
- Perspectives on the dangers of “woke” thinking
Nothing will better prepare you for a career in journalism.