Call for Allbritton Journalism Institute Reporting Fellowship 2026-2028 is open now!!
AJI is a one-of-a-kind institution in Washington: a nonprofit educational organization that trains the political journalists of the future. Every September, AJI welcomes a cohort of early-career reporters to D.C. for a two-year fellowship. In addition to participating in classroom training at AJI, fellows learn on the job at NOTUS, where they work as reporters and receive an annual salary of $60,000.
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The program begins with a four-week immersion course in the practical application of journalism skills, from ethics and newsgathering to writing and distribution. After four weeks, fellows balance ongoing classwork with hands-on experience: reporting and producing stories for NOTUS while honing their skills through seminars, weekly group critiques and staff mentorship. The formal program runs for 18 months, after which fellows are invited to stay for an additional six months as they support them in seeking their next opportunity. By the end of the program, graduates will have the background necessary to cover the inner workings of Washington — and will be ready to take on reporting jobs at the country’s best outlets.
AJI is a nonprofit organization backed by a grant from Robert Allbritton, the founding publisher of Politico. They enrolled their first class of fellows in September 2023, their second class in September 2024 and their third class in September 2025.
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The AJI Reporting Fellowship was created in response to growing challenges within the media landscape. Trust in journalism is at a historic low, with news consumption increasingly divided along political and ideological lines, often reinforcing existing beliefs rather than informing broader audiences. Newsrooms remain largely monolithic, limiting fair and nuanced reporting due to a lack of diverse backgrounds and perspectives among reporters. At the same time, breaking into journalism has become increasingly difficult, as traditional on-the-job training opportunities in local news are disappearing and graduate journalism programs often fail to provide practical experience while remaining financially inaccessible for many aspiring journalists.
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United StatesBenefits
- Paid fellowship with an annual salary of $60,000
- Classroom-based journalism training at the Allbritton Journalism Institute (AJI)
- Hands-on, on-the-job reporting experience at NOTUS
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced editors and journalists
- Strong career-building opportunity in political and policy journalism
Eligibilities
- Applicants from all backgrounds with a strong interest in pursuing a career in journalism
- Individuals with a keen interest in policy and politics
- Those who believe journalism plays a vital role in a democratic society
- Recent graduates as well as individuals seeking a career transition
- Early-career working journalists
- A genuine passion for journalism (prior journalistic experience is not required)
Application Process
Apply via online through the Apply Now link
Application Deadline: February 19, 2026 (23 Days Remaining)
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