News Creator Corps Fellowship Program

Deadline: Sep 28, 2025

other

8 weeks (duration)

partially funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About the Program

The News Creator Corps Fellowship Program is an 8-week pilot program designed to provide partnership and training to U.S.-based information providers. This program aims to help creators strengthen their connection to their communities by offering:

Discussions on social platform changes.
Expert training on fact-checking, interviewing, and other traditional news skills.
A supportive cohort of colleagues to learn from and share experiences with.

Participants will graduate feeling more equipped to provide impactful information to their audiences.

📅 Opportunity Details

Date Published: September 22, 2025
Application Deadline: September 28, 2025
Category: Training

💰 Benefits

Participants in the News Creator Corps Fellowship Program will receive:

A $5,000 stipend.
Eligibility for additional compensation through paid creator programs with NCC news organizations, nonprofits, and public relations partners.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The program is looking for independent creators who:

Provide a service to their community, such as sharing information on restaurant openings, public health updates, parenting discussions, or local stories.
Create content that informs or connects people.
Have an engaged following on a digital platform (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Substack, YouTube, etc.).
Focus on providing information-based services to a specific community.

This program will teach participants tactical skills to ensure they disseminate accurate information.

📝 Application Process

To apply for the News Creator Corps Fellowship Program:

Visit the News Creator Corps Fellowship Program website.
Complete the application form available here.

📌 Application Deadline

The application deadline is September 28, 2025.

🌐 Contact Information

For more details, visit the News Creator Corps Fellowship Program website.

Benefits

Creators chosen for this cohort will receive a $5,000 stipend.
Eligible for additional compensation through paid creator programs with NCC news organization, nonprofit, and public relations partners.

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