Open Call: Training Program For Aspiring Journalists And Editors

The Come Together project, a collaboration between European community based media organizations, is launching its first training program for aspiring journalists and editors. Apply with your project before February 4th.

This 30-hour program is crafted to address the current challenges and disparities within the media industry and to reshape the landscape of newsrooms, with a particular emphasis on promoting inclusiveness and representation by fostering diversity, expanding collaboration networks and equipping underrepresented groups with essential professional skills.

The primary objective of the program is to reshape the landscape of newsrooms by fostering diversity, expanding collaboration networks, and equipping underrepresented groups with essential professional skills. By doing so, the initiative aims to ensure a more comprehensive and accurate portrayal of the world in media. The program is directed at aspiring journalists and less-represented journalists/editors in the newsrooms. Participation is free of charge, and there are 25 available spots for this cycle.

Beyond the training course, participants have the opportunity to propose and work on their journalistic and editorial projects. Selected projects will receive financial support and mentoring, allowing participants to contribute meaningful media pieces with guidance from experienced editors.

The first edition of the program is organized by Gerador, a Portuguese platform for journalism, culture, and education, and will take place between March and May 2024. The second edition, organized by Kurziv – Platform for matters of culture, media, and society from Croatia, will have its open call in September 2024. The Come Together project is co-funded by the European Commission through the Creative Europe program.

More information and the application form can be found here.