APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024/25 JACK LAYTON JOURNALISM FOR CHANGE FELLOWSHIP ARE NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO APPLIED.
Are you interested in producing or supporting journalism for positive change? Find out how you can support the Jack Layton Journalism for Change Fellowship — and how to apply.
“Don’t let them tell you it can’t be done.” — Jack Layton
The Institute for Change Leaders and rabble.ca have teamed up to search for a recipient of the Jack Layton Journalism for Change Fellowship for 2024/25.
Jack Layton inspired people by example, proving that working together for social justice is possible and achievable.
The fellowship supports emerging journalists who are engaged in social justice reporting. Over the period of four months, the fellow will develop a feature story with the editor and will work on brief news pieces each week.
Fellowship application guidelines
The fellowship pays a stipend of $5,000 for the four month period, divided in four monthly installments. While it is the goal to start the fellowship in November, the fellow and editor will work together to determine the four month fellowship start-date.
For the first three months of this fellowship, the fellow will produce weekly news hits with direction from rabble’s editor. In the final month of the fellowship, the fellow will produce a long-form feature story or series.
During the fellowship the Jack Layton Journalism for Change Fellow will:
- Produce quick news hits for rabble.ca’s national audience, assigned to by Nick Seebruch, editor;
- Participate in rabble weekly story meetings (Zoom) and join rabble’s virtual newsroom;
- Receive mentorship in creating, shaping, and editing a final feature piece or series;
- Receive a $5,000 stipend for the four-month fellowship; and
- Have the opportunity to participate in Institute for Change Leaders training workshops or events.
This is a part time position. Fellows must be based in Canada.
How to support the Jack Layton Journalism for Change Fellowship
The fellowship is only possible thanks to individual and organizational donations. To ensure this unique program continues running for years to come, you can make a donation here.
If your organization would like to support the future of the fellowship, please reach out to us at [email protected]
How to apply
Please send a cover letter indicating why you should be the Jack Layton Journalism for Change Fellow together with your resume, feature piece pitch (see guidelines on how to pitch here), and two writing samples to [email protected].
Entries close September 22 at midnight. In the spirit of the virtual office, we are accepting only electronic applications.
We will not contact every application; we will only reach out to candidates selected for an interview. No calls please. Interviews for this position will take place on a rolling basis, so don’t delay sending in your application.
rabble is committed to equity in its policies and practices, supports diversity in its work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under employment equity. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of the rabble community are encouraged to apply.