2010 Diversity Fellowship 

When: Oct. 6-9, 2010, Poynter Institute, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Sponsor: American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors

             
Who is this for:  Journalists of color who produce arts and features content for news organizations or those interested in pursuing careers in arts and features. 

 
Application deadline: June 1, 2010

The American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors is committed to developing newsroom staffs representative of the multicultural communities its members serve. Toward this goal, AASFE  is sponsoring a Diversity Fellowship Program for journalists of color in conjunction with its annual conference at the Poynter Institute. Programming will have heavy emphasis on convergence journalism, drawing from the expertise of Poynter’s internationally acclaimed staff, as well as other distinguished journalism professionals.

Diversity Fellows learn what's happening in features departments nationwide while networking with outstanding journalists specializing in lifestyles coverage. Fellowships cover AASFE conference registration, airfare, hotel and most meals. Fellows are asked to contribute to the conference report by either tweeting or blogging about what they learn as sessions unfold.              

Application must contain ALL of the following:

* Resume

* Single-page essay explaining what you love about your job and how you have distinguished yourself in       arts/features coverage at your news organization.

* Photo of yourself for conference program and AASFE Web site.

* Letter of recommendation

Submit THREE SETS of work examples:                       

* For writers, three storytelling examples from print and-or online editions.

* For editors, three samples of sections or pages with comments on how stories were generated or edited.

* For copy editors, three headlines with stories attached, plus two stories with editing comments.

* For designers, three samples of single- or multi-page layouts.

* For journalists with online-only work, list Web links in your application letter. Include a short      explanation of your role in site design and/or maintenance. 

 
 Applications are due June 1, 2010. 

Winners will be announced July 1, 2010.  Submit to AASFE Diversity Fellowships, c/o Chris Christen, Omaha World-Herald, 1314 Douglas St., Omaha NE 68102. Or e-mail applications with PDF attachments to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . Questions: 402-444-1094