2024 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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If you are a HBCU alumni or graduate and / or current student of a HBCU...
REPORT FOR AMERICA has a very exciting announcement for you!
On August 7, 2024 Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs they are bringing back @NABJ [National Association of Black Journalists ] https://www.facebook.com/NABJOfficial and is having a Call to Action for those to attend.
There may be a workshop before the event or on the day after focusing on journalism and covering criminal justice.
*** STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS **
or please contact Tim Lampley | Recruitment Manager tlampley@reportforamerica.org
If you remember, last Summer, 2023, they had:
Truth Be Told: Democracy in Crisis: A Panel Discussion on Martha’s Vineyard Powered by NABJ and Report For America
Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Time: 4-6 PM, EDT
Place: Union Chapel Education and Cultural Institute (UCECI), Oak Bluffs, MA
Hosted By: Michelle Miller, Co-host, CBS Saturday Mornings
Panelists:
Abby Phillip, Anchor, CNN Inside Politics Sunday & Senior Political Correspondent
Jelani Cobb, Dean, Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism
Paula Madison, Former Owner, The Los Angeles Sparks; Retired President & GM, NBC4 LA; Edgartown Resident
Eric Deggans, TV Critic & Media Analyst, NPR
Open to the Public!
Special invited guest for THIS summer 2024 would be Wes Lowrey, Pulitzer prize winner for the WashPost, to speak about his reporting journey.
He was a lead on the Post's "Fatal Force" project that won the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting in 2016 as well as the author of They Can't Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era in America's Racial Justice Movement https://www.amazon.com/They-Cant-Kill-All-Baltimore/dp/0316312479
This opportunity could be combined with an information session on how Report for America is offering jobs in local newsrooms on the criminal justice beat in different communities across the country.
And also..... MVTimes newspaper https://www.mvtimes.com/ is offering paid internships this summer and are looking for a reporter to cover the rich history of politics, art and culture as well as the present challenges of the historically Black Oak Bluffs community.
This is time sensitive because of the interviewing process.
*** PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY ***
& a Staff Reporting Position open.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD TIMES LOOKING FOR REPORTERS
The Martha’s Vineyard Times is expanding its news coverage and looking for a dedicated and hardworking staff news reporter and paid summer interns to join our award-winning newsroom.
Successful candidates for these positions will be responsible for researching, investigating, interviewing, and delivering compelling stories that capture the essence of our rich and diverse Island community.
We are specifically looking to deepen our coverage of the vibrant history of culture, faith and politics in the island's storied Black community and in exploring new avenues into a growing number of immigrant communities, including the Brazilian population which now represents approximately 20 percent of year-round residents.
Possessing knowledge of other languages — especially Portuguese and Spanish — is not required but would be valued.
Both the staff reporting position and the paid internship role will involve the following: cultivating sources, attending local events, and writing daily news stories and producing fresh angles to keep our audience informed and engaged.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for storytelling, exceptional writing skills, and a commitment to accuracy.
The deadline for the summer internship is April 15. The deadline for the staff reporting position is June 1.
Interested candidates send a cover letter, writing samples, and resume to editor@mvtimes.com.
The positions do not include housing, however, assistance will be offered to candidates in their search.