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Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Incubator for Media Education & Development (iMEdD) Young Journalists (YOJO) Program. iMEdD’s bold, non-profit newsroom – is searching for the next generation of reporters who will shape the future of independent journalism. iMEdD is offering one- or two-year paid placement opportunity to recent graduates from all over the world, at our cutting-edge newsroom in Athens, Greece, where you’ll create impactful, transparent, and innovative journalism.
Program Details
- Field reporting & global assignments: You’ll cover unfolding events on the ground in Greece and abroad, with real-time reporting opportunities and learn from top industry professionals and mentors.
- Impactful journalism: Produce stories that matter—whether political, investigative, enterprise, international, or conflict reporting.
- Video-First News: Create engaging news content designed for digital platforms, reaching audiences where they consume information.
- Immersive Experiences: Experiment with AR, VR, and XR to develop news-oriented immersive storytelling.
- Data Journalism & Tools: Leverage data journalism to uncover insights and develop products and tools designed by journalists for journalists.
- You’ll front your stories: YOJO reporters don’t stay behind the scenes—you’ll be on camera, reporting and presenting your own work.
- Global Network & Community: Network with professionals from across the globe and join a community of young journalists who will shape the industry in the coming years.
- Make a difference: This newsroom will amplify the voices of young journalists, giving them the freedom to experiment, innovate, and shape the future of journalism.
- Media Technology Skills: Learn to operate cutting-edge broadcast technology and leverage AI tools to enhance news production and storytelling.
- Build your portfolio: Walk away after one or two years with a strong personal body of published journalistic work, distributed across platforms.
Eligibility Criteria
- Recent graduate of undergraduate or postgraduate studies (within the last 18 months, since October 2023) OR final-year student (all countries welcome)
- Fluent in English (Greek is a plus but not required)
- No newsroom experience required—just a strong sense of curiosity and commitment to ethical, impactful journalism
- Willingness to relocate to Athens and thrive in a dynamic newsroom environment
Benefits
- 1- or 2-year full-time, paid placement in Athens (no Greek language skills required)
- A newsroom culture focused on transparency, independence and innovation
- Intensive mentorship by industry-leading journalists
- Field assignments & international reporting opportunities
- Access to state-of-the-art media tools & innovative production facilities
- Collaboration with a global team (publishing in English & Greek)
- Relocation support for eligible applicants
Application Timeline:
- Applications Open: March 29
- Deadline to Apply: July 31
- Interviews: June– August 2025
- Program Start: January 2026
How to Apply
Fill out the online form, submit:
- Your CV
- A short 90-second personal video statement in English or Greek (front camera encouraged!)
- 2-3 work samples (links to articles, videos, projects, or academic work)
- Contacts for two references
- A brief description of your long-term goals
- A brief description of the issues you would like to report on
- A brief description of why you want to work at YOJO
- A brief description of your outlook on the role of journalism
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the iMEdD Young Journalists (YOJO) Program
