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Boston Review is now accepting applications for the Black Voices in the Public Sphere Fellowship 2022-23, designed to prepare and support the next generation of Black journalists, editors, and publishers.
The program is designed to provide aspiring Black media professionals with training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and workshops. With the guidance of Boston Review editors and professional mentors, fellows will develop projects to be published online or in print. These projects will take different forms depending on fellows’ interests—from writing a series of columns to curating a series of essays, designing forums, moderating live debates, and facilitating interviews.
The advisory board for the Black Voices in the Public Sphere Fellowship includes:
You can learn more about our inaugural fellows here.
Details
The fellowship is full-time, from September 2022 through May 2023. Fellows will receive a $5,000 monthly stipend.
The stipend does not come with benefits and fellows are responsible for their taxes.
Applications are now being accepted via Submittable and are due March 30, 2022. A decision will be made in April.
Who is eligible to apply?
The Black Voices in the Public Sphere Fellowship recognizes aspiring media professionals who demonstrate an interest in exploring the publishing world and a commitment to enlarging the landscape of ideas in the media.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required to apply. Established professionals should not apply.
Previous editorial experience is helpful but not required. Most important is the clarity of a candidate’s vision for a publishing project and their career goals.
Since Boston Review is working remotely, the fellowship will be held virtually. Fellows will be apprised of any changes.
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