New Creator Fellowship

The New Creator Fellowship is a brand new multi-year programme which aims to increase accessibility to the journalism industries, combining education with inspiration and experience, that will set off our participants on their first steps in their careers. We are excited to help support and develop the next generation of young talent and new creators.

Calling the creators of the future...

✔ Have you dreamed of a career in journalism but you’re not sure how to make your first steps?

✔ Have you felt frustrated by the lack of coverage in the media on issues you care about?

✔ Do you want to experience different career paths in journalism and media from those who have carved a career within it?

✔ Will a Certificate in Foundation Journalism make a significant impact and build your confidence to move forward on your career journey?

Applications are now closed... Successful applicants will be notified!

The Fellowship

We’re excited to launch our first annual New Creator Fellowship, funded for 30 young people to become the new creators of the future which will take place from 13th April – 13th October 2023

The ‘New Creator Fellowship’ aims to provide access, opportunity and skill, to open the door to the journalism industry, and inspire and enable young people (aged 16 – 23) to take their first steps in a career in journalism.

The programme has been created to develop critical media consumers and creators and remove barriers to entry for underrepresented young people in journalism and support a pipeline of diverse new talent into the industry.

Over the 26-week long fully funded programme, the cohort will undertake a Certificate in Foundation Journalism with the National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ) covering the fundamentals of telling a news story, gathering information, the ethics of journalism and storytelling through different audio, visual and written formats.

The New Creator Fellowship includes online class participation, self-study, written assessment, networking & curiosity and seeks eager aspiring new creators to maximise the opportunities of the programme to develop their skill sets, confidence and network.

The Student View and its network of partners and talent in the industry will deliver a host of experiences from a curriculum of expert guest speakers, mentors and panels. Covering cross-industry insights, experience and skill-building on topics including diversity in the newsroom, sensitive storytelling, music journalism, viral content creation and more. The Student View will be working closely with partner organisations to arrange exclusive placements for the cohort to apply for at the end of the programme.

Meet the Board of Advisors

Our board of advisors will share insights with our cohort based on their experience in the industry, as well as inspire and highlight the vast possibilities and impact that a career in media and journalism can have. Take a look at who you could be working with below:

Renee Kapuku Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, Author, To My Sisters

Mosique Lavontelle Assistant Producer, TalkTV, NewsUK

Jordan Jarrett-Bryan Journalist, Channel 4 and Talk Sport, Founder, Blakademik

Programme Network & Mentors

Remi Burgz Broadcaster, DJ & Presenter, BBC Radio 1Xtra

Anne-Laure Le Cunff CEO, Ness Labs

Jossie Evans Digital Journalist, ITV News

Professor Kerensa Jennings BT Group Director, Data Platforms, BT

Rachel Allison Founder, Axe & Saw

Tomas Fraser Senior Publicist, Atlantic Records UK

Katharine Swindells Data Journalist, New Statesman Media Group

Shanti Das Reporter, The Observer

FELLOWSHIP ADVISORS, NETWORK & MENTORS

Eligibility

We are looking to support the talent of the future, to empower, educate and open doors for into industry. Our programme aims to break down the barriers facing young people and especially those underrepresented in journalism. You don't need a qualification or have achieved grades to apply. These are the key requirements along with your curiosity, willingness to learn and readiness to show up for the opportunity that lies ahead.