Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program 2027
IWMF
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- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 31, 2026 (in 30 days)
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About this opportunity
The IWMF is thrilled to launch the sixth year of the Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program. This program is designed to address the lack of diversity in leadership positions across newsrooms in the United States. The benefits of mentorship have been well documented, leaders who look back and help lift others up the ladder of success are sorely needed. During the 7-month program, US based fellows will be paired with mentors, have the opportunity to learn from media experts on a wide range of topics, and build community with fellow journalists. This will be a valuable professional development opportunity for women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds, laying the groundwork for their success and future leadership in the news industry. The mentorship program will begin in early ...