Save the Date: Nov. 24 for How Trump Has Affected Newsroom Diversity — and What We Can Do About It (updated)

Nov. 12 Credentials Deadline for HBCU Honors Awards

Nov. 13: Briefing on the War in Sudan (added Nov. 12)

Nov. 17: From Voces, Leading Latino Oral History Archive in U.S.

Nov. 18: Semafor’s The Future of Health Forum

Nov. 18:  Reporting on Indian Country – Tools to Help Journalists Meet the Moment

Nov. 15: At D.C.’s MLK Library: Brown Bookshelf Tour

McClatchy Closing D.C. Bureau; Some to Leave Company
Ousted Student Journos Win Right to Cover Immigration Court

Jamaica Lists Drop-Off Points Where We Can Aid Recovery
Journalists and Distress: Supporting Colleagues, Helping Youth
Nov. 13: Cracking Open Cold Cases with Jerry Mitchell
Through Dec. 1: Gordon Parks Exhibit on Black Spirituality
A Glimpse Into Race Relations in Lincoln’s White House
Columbia J-School Hangs Its First Photo of a Black Alum

Dec. 15 Deadline for Prize Honoring Stories About the Underserved
From D.C.’s Politics and Prose
History of Black Bookstores — Now at the Library

Another Journalists’ Roundtable — in Texas

JOBS
From these journalist organizations
From The Uproot Project
From Rebecca Aguilar
From Editor & Publisher/Media Job Board
From Online News Association
From Investigative Reporters & Editors (Oct. 16)

From Press Forward
From Minnesota Public Radio
From Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting
Dr. Sheila Brooks National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Entrepreneur Scholarship

From Investigative Project on Race and Equity

Homepage photo: Co-hosts Eva McCend, CNN national politics correspondent, and Shomari Stone, Fox5 DC anchor/reporter, at Special Honors & Scholarship Gala of the Washington Association of Black Journalists. (Credit: Richard Prince)

In a strategic move, dinner took place only after the awards ceremony. (Credit: Aprill O. Turner)

(Notices 11-10-25) Save the Date: Nov. 24 for ‘How Trump Has Affected Newsroom Diversity — and What We Can Do About It’

(Updated)

​As more than 320 journalists and guests gathered at the French Embassy Saturday to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the Washington Association of Black Journalists, a community member reminded attendees of why they are needed.

Ronald Moten (pictured, with Mira Sade) is a onetime “returning citizen” who works against gang violence, helps create productive work for them, assists struggling people and organizations in meeting their goals, and founded a museum honoring go-go music, one of D.C.’s most celebrated pop culture exports. (Photo credit: Mira Sade)

Speaking before what Errin Haines, president of the National Association of Black Journalists, described as “one of NABJ’s flagship chapters,” Moten named several Black journalists without whom, he said, his community’s story would not have been told.

They were former Washington Post staffers Courtland Milloy, Robert Pierre, Keith Alexander, Natalie Hopkinson and Colbert King, and a current one, Clarence Williams.  Among broadcast journalists, the late Bruce Johnson of Washington’s WUSA-TV was like a father figure, advocating for stories like Moten’s to be aired. “We need people who are not scared to fight,” Moten told the gathering.

Audience members include relatives of award winners and others who traveled from out of town. (Photo credit: Richard Prince)

In 2002, pieces by Milloy about a slain star football player at Ballou High School helped raise $80,000 via GoFundMe and enabled the demoralized students to visit Disneyland.

Johnson “had a fundamental understanding of the issues” in Moten’s Southeast Washington and could advocate for their coverage “in a way that didn’t scare the people in the news business” but got the job done, said Moten, presented with a WABJ President’s Award.

Alexander, who covered criminal justice at the Post, “told both sides of the story,” Moten said – not always a given.

Milloy calls Moten “a force of nature.” His remarks were just one part of a multifaceted celebration that featured a three-course meal, a deejay, a jazz combo, guests in black tie and in gowns to die for, snippets of WABJ history, friends and colleagues who hadn’t seen each other in years, and official greetings from the embassy. Most of all, it provided a chance to raise money to support the next generation of Black journalists.

Despite gloom in many quarters, “there is no better time to be a journalist,” John Yearwood told the group. “Seize the opportunities.” Yearwood, another awardee, is editorial director for diversity and culture at Politico and runs training programs there.

WABJ President Phil Lewis says he believes the organization raised $20K for scholarships and its Urban Journalism Workshop.

Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of the “PBS NewsHour,” was Journalist of the Year. “The work we do has never been more essential — or more consequential,” Bennett told the crowd.

“You know the challenges we face; I don’t need to list them. Yet the mission remains: to bear witness, to hold power to account, and to tell the full American story.

“And that’s why being Black journalists matters so profoundly. Our presence in the newsroom ensures that the stories of our communities are told with depth, accuracy, and respect. Our presence doesn’t just change who gets to tell the story — it changes what stories get told at all.”

Like some other honorees, Bennett’s family accompanied him – his from Raleigh, N.C. and Williamsburg, Va. In a message Monday, Bennett called the event “a meaningful, joy-filled celebration of our craft. The energy in that room was special: journalists, friends, and family all coming together to honor the power of journalism and the legacy of those who paved the way.”

On social media, attendees delivered hosannas. Herbert Sample, a former WABJ president who traveled from Los Angeles, called it a “fantastic event. I’m very happy I made the trek to see folk I haven’t seen in a long while, and help honor fellow former WABJ presidents and the award winners. Here’s to another 50 years!” WABJ was founded in the same year as the national organization, which is celebrating its own anniversary.

Veteran journalist Sonya Ross (pictured at left, with Errin Haines, center, and Sheila Brooks), best known for her longtime service as White House correspondent for the Associated Press, wrote, “Every moment of this event — the red carpet, the awards, the speeches, the mingling, the music — lived up to the evening’s theme, The Gold Standard. (Photo credit: Aprill O. Turner)

“Above all, it truly warmed my soul to hug the necks of media colleagues I’ve known for more than half of all our lives. Folks I first met when we both were students. Some since THEY were students. Folks I saw (& competed with for scoops hee hee) on assignment around DC, roaming Capitol Hill or the Press Club, serving through WABJ (of course ​​), hanging at clubs or each other’s house parties, even at church or the grocery store.

“I didn’t realize how much that daily media vibe of the 90s & 00s fed my soul until just now. ​​  . . .”

• List of honorees
• Video

Save the Date: Nov. 24 for ‘How Trump Has Affected Newsroom Diversity — and What We Can Do About It’

The headlines tell the story:

“Media Went All-In on Diversity. Now It’s in Full Retreat” (The Wrap), “From reckoning to retreat: Journalism’s DEI efforts are in decline” (Nieman Lab), “Journalism Diversity Groups Meet With NBC Leadership Over DEI Coverage Cuts: ‘A Step Back’ ” (The Wrap)

And in Journal-isms, “NABJ Hears From Laid-Off Producer of Viral Video”, “Massive Layoffs at Paramount Hit CBS, BET” “NBC Diversity ‘Verticals’ Hit Hard as 150 Laid Off,” “Skydance Trashes DEI and Wins OK for Merger.”

The Washington Post has lost Black opinion writers and has replaced some with white conservatives. The Los Angeles Times has moved in that direction as well.

Our next Journal-isms Roundtable, “How Trump Has Affected Newsroom Diversity – and What We Can Do About It” takes place Monday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. Eastern by Zoom. We expect to stream it on Facebook.

[ Nov. 20 update: Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, and Tara Murray, executive director of the Washington Bureau and senior vice president for policy and advocacy, are joining our discussion Monday of “How Trump Has Affected Newsroom Diversity — and What We Can Do About It.”

[Marc has been with us before, most notably when we discussed  “How to counter the assault on diversity, equity and inclusion” in April 2024. < https://www.journal-isms.com/ready-to-call-out-backsliders-on-dei/ >.

[But most significantly, earlier in the year, he convened a coalition of diversity advocates, and in May, invited the National Association of Black Journalists and National Newspaper Publishers Association, trade group for the Black press, to join. < https://www.journal-isms.com/diversity-allies-want-black-press-nabj-to-join/ >]

Our panelists so far: 

• Mary Cavallaro, chief broadcast officer, news & broadcast, SAG-AFTRA
• Errin Haines, president, National Association of Black Journalists
• Martin G. Reynolds, co-executive director, Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education
• Jon Scheuss, president of The NewsGuild-CWA, or a representative

And other authoritative voices “in the room,” such as:

• • Larry Goldbetter, president, National Writers Union
  • Caroline Hendrie, executive director, Society of Professional Journalists
  • David Honig, president emeritus and founder, Multicultural Media, Telecom & Internet Council, which fights for broadcast ownership by people of color.
  • Diana R Fuentes, executive director, Investigative Reporters & Editors
  • Tracie Powell, CEO, The Pivot Fund https://thepivotfund.org/
  •  Kat Stafford, global race and justice editor, Reuters  (updated Nov. 18)

In addition, we will toast Mia Moody, PhD., (pictured) of Baylor University, winner of the 2025 Barry Bingham Sr. fellowship award for an educator advancing diversity in journalism. This is the first year the award has been under Journal-isms’ stewardship.

Who’s in?

You may RSVP by hitting “reply” if receiving it by email, or sending a note to jroundtable5 (at) gmail.com.

Zoom information comes after RSVPs.

Nov. 13: Briefing on the War in Sudan

From Adam Powell:

(Added Nov. 12)

Nov. 18:  Reporting on Indian Country – Tools to Help Journalists Meet the Moment

“The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and the UC Berkeley Center for Indigenous Law & Justice invite journalists to join a free webinar is designed to equip journalists with the insights and tools to cover tribal issues responsibly and effectively. Participants will gain:

“Clarity on Federal Indian Law and Tribal Sovereignty from legal experts at Berkeley Law.

“Practical tools and strategies from experienced journalists and field experts that can be immediately applied to your reporting.

“Join us at noon CT on Tuesday, Nov. 18 to build your understanding of how tribes are asserting sovereignty and justice across the U.S., and how journalists can accurately and ethically tell those stories.

“For questions, please contact Associate Director Francine Compton at fcompton (at) naja.com.”

Register Here

Nov. 15: At D.C.’s MLK Library: Brown Bookshelf Tour

“Change is never easy, but it’s how we secure the future of local journalism,” Greg Farmer,  McClatchy’s executive vice president of local news, wrote staffers. “It’s a fight we must win.”

McClatchy Closing D.C. Bureau; Some to Leave Company

“On Monday morning, staffers across McClatchy’s real-time news desk received an unexpected invitation to a hastily arranged Zoom meeting at noon. The calendar invite was vague, referring only in general terms to a restructuring update. The team wasn’t too taken aback by it; they knew change was coming. But they didn’t anticipate what awaited them when they logged on,” Oliver Darcy wrote Monday his subscription-only Status newsletter.

“When the journalists on the nearly two dozen-strong team joined the call, they were hit with stunning news: McClatchy was eliminating the entire real-time news operation, which effectively operated as its national breaking news desk. The announcement left the team reeling. Their employment, they were told, would end on November 14.

” ‘We were not expecting for the team to be cut,’ one impacted staffer told Status. ‘The real-time desk wasn’t the only casualty in the latest round of layoffs sweeping through the storied newspaper company behind The Miami Herald, Sacramento Bee, and Charlotte Observer, affecting dozens of employees.

“Status has learned that McClatchy also informed its Washington, D.C.-based team that it’s bureau will be shuttered. The move means the company will no longer employ reporters dedicated to covering Congress and the White House and withdraw from the White House pool where it has been a longtime member.

“Elsewhere in the organization, the audience engagement team was also hit, though the extent of those cuts remains unclear. “A McClatchy spokesperson did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

“But soon after the various Zoom meetings concluded, Greg Farmer (pictured), McClatchy’s executive vice president of local news, sent a memo to staff announcing the company was taking ‘important steps to better align’ its mission around ‘serving local readers across our 30 markets.’ In other words, McClatchy is retreating from national coverage to concentrate its shrinking resources on local journalism. . . .

“ ‘As part of these changes, some colleagues will be leaving the company,” Farmer acknowledged in the memo obtained by Status.”

Meanwhile, Alex Mena (pictured), whose promotion to executive editor of the Miami Herald we toasted at our Aug. 20, 2023, Roundtable, has been given the additional title of senior vice president of local news for all of McClatchy. He will be working under Farmer, who previously held the senior v.p. title.

The immigration court in Hyattsville, Md., where an official said two student reporters wouldn’t be allowed in without “clearance” from the Executive Office for Immigration Review, which sets policies for immigration courts across the country. Then the students became caught up in red tape. (Credit: Sam Gauntt/Capital News Service)

Ousted Student Journos Win Right to Cover Immigration Court

On Oct. 28, two reporters from Capital News Service — “a student-powered news organization run by the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism} — were ousted from immigration court.

“It was an incident that drew national attention — and condemnation from advocates for press freedom and for people concerned about immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

“Now, three days after our reporters were removed by local officials in Hyattsville, they’ve been welcomed back by higher-ranking federal officials,.” reads an editor’s note over a story by Haley Parsley.

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Michael Holness writes under this video, posted Sunday, “We have launched the Government of Jamaica’s official platform to coordinate relief, mobilize support, and manage recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa: supportjamaica.gov.jm The site allows users to donate securely, submit pledges, report emergencies, and locate nearby shelters. It is designed to serve Jamaicans at home and abroad who wish to assist with national recovery efforts. . . .” Others are encouraged to donate as well. (Credit: YouTube)

Jamaica Lists Drop-Off Points Where We Can Aid Recovery

“We are pleased to share an updated list of official drop-off locations across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, Atlanta, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, where relief items can be delivered to support recovery efforts,” the Jamaican Embassy in Washington announced this week. The list is updated on the embassy’s Instagram page.

“The Silver Spring Civic Center will act as the Embassy’s official drop off point,” the message says, referring to the D.C. suburb. “If you are interested in volunteering to help sort and pack items, please fill out the form in our bio.” It also lists the items most needed.

Journalists and Distress: Supporting Colleagues, Helping Youth

• “Journalism resilience program: The Media Resilience Network is launching a new certification and recruitment program to train coaches and counselors who support journalists in distress,” the American Press Institute reports. “The course runs Nov. 4 through Dec. 9, with weekly two-hour sessions on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. ET. Participants will develop skills to provide empathetic, effective care to members of the press facing crisis. Certification is awarded upon completion of 80% of sessions.”

• “HEAL fellowship application 2025: The Solutions Journalism Network is accepting applications through Nov. 17 for the 2025–26 HEAL Fellowship, supporting U.S. journalists reporting on youth mental health. Ten fellows will receive up to $5,000 and yearlong support to produce solutions-focused stories addressing mental health issues such as anxiety, trauma, racism and loneliness. Projects should expand access for young audiences, assess impact and share lessons with the field. The fellowship includes professional development, peer support and monthly cohort calls. Onboarding begins Nov. 24, with the kickoff call set for Tuesday, Dec. 2.”

Nov. 13: Cracking Open Cold Cases with Jerry Mitchell

Via Zoom:  “Join Sunlight Research Center and award-winning investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell for a practical workshop on reopening and reporting on cold cases, and finding the truth buried in decades-old evidence.” He is pictured at our February 2020 Roundtable with Judy Richardson of the SNCC Legacy Project. (Credit: Bonita Bing for Tolbert and Bing studios)

Jesse J. Holland, now at George Washington University, wrote “THE INVISIBLES: The Untold Story of African American Slaves in the White House,” and Mustafa Ali, who spoke with us about environmental justice, wrote this week under this headline by Word In Black, “Black Hands That Built the White House: As Trump tears down the East Wing, the ghosts of those who built the White House rise again — a reminder that America’s beauty has always been built by Black hands, often bound but never broken.”

Dorothy M. Davis, third from right, wrote, “I invited my friends to witness this historic moment. Sandra Long Weaver, [Co-] Founder of the National Association of Black Journalists [third from left], photographer Bob Gore [at right] and Richard Grosbard, Advisor to the Muus Collection, who took this group photo.”

Columbia J-School Hangs Its First Photo of a Black Alum

“History was made yesterday at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism!”  Dorothy M. Davis, who has joined our Journal-isms Roundtables, wrote last month on LinkedIn.

“Our father’s (Griff Davis) photograph of him holding an issue of Ebony with Langston Hughes now hangs outside of Dean Jelani Cobb’s office on the 7th floor of the School. It fits into the theme of the floor by showcasing the tools of journalism: ie. my Dad wearing his camera and the Ebony magazine.

“It is not only an honor for our family but it is historic for the alumni and institution. It is the first photograph of an African American student, alumnus or faculty member at the J School hanging on the walls of the most important floor in the building and, by extension, in the journalism industry.

“Our Dad was the only African American student in the Class of 1949 at the recommendation of Langston Hughes. At the time, Columbia Journalism School only accepted one African American student per academic year. . . . .”

Davis is a 1977 Columbia J-School grad. At our July Roundtable on “What Blacks Around the World Have in Common — and Don’t,” she said, “I am the Inaugural United Nations Representative of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute Global African Diaspora Initiative. . . .  We align with the Global African Diaspora and beyond to reach the common goals on issues of racial justice, climate justice, gender justice, etc.”

Dec. 15 Deadline for Prize Honoring Stories About Underserved

“The Shaufler Prize in Journalism is the premier contest recognizing the best journalism in the country advancing the understanding of issues related to underserved people in society, such as communities of color, immigrants, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities,” says Arizona State University.

“Ed Shaufler, who died in late 2020, cared deeply about promoting understanding of underrepresented people. Paul B. Anderson, principal and CEO of Workhouse Media, established the prize with the Cronkite School to honor his late friend. ‘Ed was a great observer of human behavior, both individually and in groups,’ says Anderson. ‘He and I spent years just talking about journalism and stories and society. Ed loved that intellectual engagement around journalism, and I thought we should put his name to something that may have immediate and lasting impact for a journalist.’

“The 2025 Shaufler Prize submission form is NOW OPEN. The application deadline is Monday, December 15, 2025.”

From D.C.’s Politics and Prose

“Race in America Panel with April Ryan, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Don Lemon at Connecticut Ave NW.

“Join April Ryan for another installment in an ongoing series of discussions focusing on the panelists’ most recent books and current events. Ryan will examine recent and longstanding issues with the following panelists:  . . . .

“Can’t attend? Click HERE to join the livestream.

“This event is free with first come, first served seating.”

“Rep. Jim Clyburn with Norman Ornstein The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation at GWU Betts Theatre “From one of America’s most venerable politicians, The First Eight is an extraordinary work of living history: the powerful, untold story of the pioneering Black politicians from South Carolina who were elected to Congress in the aftermath of the Civil War, and a revealing explanation of why it took nearly a century before the ninth, James Clyburn, was elected. . . .”

“ONLINE CLASS: The Life of Harriet Tubman: Reading Combee

“Three Tuesdays: November 11, 18, and 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Online Using Edda Fields-Black’s Pulitzer-winning Combee, join Sandra Jowers-Barber for a powerful reexamination of Tubman’s impact and the enduring legacy.”

History of Black Bookstores — Now at the Library

From the Arlington, Va., public library on its new book arrivals: “In 1834, David Ruggles opened the first Black bookstore in the U.S., selling abolitionist literature and creating a place for Black people to gather and learn. It’s a template many Black bookstores to come would follow, despite harassment from the FBI and IRS, racism, gentrification and a shifting publishing marketplace. ‘Black-Owned’ by Char Adams traces the history of the Black bookstore and the role those bookstores have played in their communities.” Adams has written for NBC BLK, The New York Times, People, The New Republic, Teen Vogue and others.

The group also has a Facebook page, “Roundtable at Square Tables.”

Another Journalists’ Roundtable — in Texas

. . . . It’s the Roundtable at Square Tables, organized by Texas journalist Tommy Cummings (pictured).

Cummings describes himself as a  “communications professional with 30-plus years of experience in newsroom-based journalism, lately as an Arts & Entertainment Reporter at The Dallas Morning News.” He is also a member of the Indigenous Journalists Association, identifying as Muscogee Creek.

Cummings writes, “The roundtable is a quarterly get-together for current or former communicators to discuss and hear from news media movers — and, yeah, trade war stories in between sandwiches and craft beer. Rather than gripe into the ether on social media, it’s a chance for serendipitous conversations.”

He wrote potential participants in August: “Exciting things are happening for the Roundtable at Square Tables communicators gathering in Mansfield on Aug. 19. Our Q3 event features The New York Times’ Tawnell Hobbs and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Mac Engel as guest speakers. We’ll also have Roundtable regulars Michael Phillips and Betsy Friauf talk about their new book. Additionally, our guest speakers for the Q4 and Q1 2026 events are confirmed. In addition, we have an event logo. And, we now have a sponsor: The Society of Professional Journalists Fort Worth chapter. I’m now the VP of Programming for SPJ, so hopefully that will open the door for more speakers.

“It’s at our usual venue, the Taphouse 16 at Market Street – Mansfield,” a suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The group also has a Facebook page, Roundtable at Square Tables.

 

JOBS

From these journalist organizations

• National Association of Hispanic Journalists

• National Association of Black Journalists

• Asian American Journalists Association

• Poynter Institute

• Society of Professional Journalists

• Public Media Jobs.

• Online News Association

From The Uproot Project

Job Opportunities

• National Geographic, Editorial Specialist
• The Transmitter, Science Reporting Intern
• Grist, Regional Reporter, Interlochen
• The Seattle Times, Climate Reporter
• Canary Media, Copy and Production Editor

Fellowships & Grants

• Audubon Magazine, Editorial Fellow

Other resources

• NPR, Next Gen Radio
• Calendar for paid internships & fellowships (courtesy of Mandy Hofmockel’s substack for journalism jobs)
• National Press Photographers Foundation, Grants & Scholarships
• Pitching Science Friday
• ProPublica, Freelance Pitch Form

From Rebecca Aguilar:

Journalism Job Openings: The November List

“Calling all journalists! More than 100 jobs in journalism are listed in my November newsletter. And I have also included several internships.

“Make sure you look over my October list, because not all those jobs have been filled. Thank you to all of you generous people who contributed a job opening to the list. I appreciate you.

“I appreciate the “likes” on my post, but I would rather you REPOST to get the information to those in your network who need work. If you happen to know of a job opening, please post it in the comments or DM me, and I will add it to this list and update it. . . .”

From Editor & Publisher/Media Job Board

Reporters in Residence (Winter 2026) – San Francisco, CA (94105) Note: This employer is open to candidates who want to work remote. About Omidyar …

Lead business reporter – Memphis, TN (38117) The Daily Memphian is seeking a veteran business reporter to join our team. Candidates …

News and Engagement Editor – Northampton, MA (01060) The Daily Hampshire Gazette seeks an experienced opinion page and local news editor to …

Deputy Editor, Investigations – San Diego, CA (92101) Deputy Editor, Investigations – Job Posting inewsource is an award-winning …

Chief Executive Officer & President – SPRINGFIELD, IL (62704) Chief Executive Officer & President Illinois Press Association (IPA) Location: …

From Online News Association

ONA’s Career Center is an excellent resource for jobs, fellowships and internships in digital journalism. Recent postings include:

• Executive Director, Wisconsin Public Media, University of Wisconsin-Madison NEW!
• Executive Director, Overseas Press Club of America NEW!
• Director of Digital Growth, New York Focus NEW!
• Reporter/Producer, Tradeoffs NEW!
• Engagement Reporter (Hawaii island), Honolulu Civil Beat NEW!
• Kauai Reporter, Honolulu Civil Beat NEW!
• Growth and Development Reporter, The Austin Current
• Chief Content Officer/News Director, WAMC
• Howard G. Buffett Foundation Visiting Professor of Visual Journalism, Arizona State University
• Physics Editor, Quanta Magazine, Simons Foundation
• Science Reporting Intern, The Transmitter, Simons Foundation
• Senior Reporter, State Issues, NC Local
• Digital Engagement Producer, NC Local
• Senior Digital Editor, GB
• Accountant II, University of Florida
• Education Reporter, Austin Local Newsroom, The Texas Tribune
• Professor/Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology, University of Florida
• Newsroom Cohort Manager, University of California, Berkeley
• Managing Editor, Texas Public Radio
• Assistant Professor, Journalism, University of New Hampshire

From Investigative Reporters & Editors (Oct. 16):

From Press Forward

“Press Forward is now seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead a five-year, $250 million development campaign to ensure the movement’s growth and sustainability.

“Press Forward is anchored by The Miami Foundation, a trusted institution that since 1967 has invested more than $770 million in strengthening communities and today manages more than $570 million in philanthropic assets. The Foundation provides the civic and financial backbone that bolsters this fast-growing national coalition. Press Forward staff are employees of the Foundation.”

From Minnesota Public Radio:

“Friends, We’re hiring for a wide variety of roles. Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media Group isn’t in the fetal position; we’re too busy creating the future of public media. The MPR Newsroom is seeking a managing editor as well as a couple of deputy managing editor roles (one for culture and community, the other for investigative journalism). In all, we have more than two dozen positions we’re filling. Take a look at whether you or someone in your network might be a good fit. Please spread the word. These are great opportunities to do meaningful work in an ambitious, creative organization committed to building healthier communities. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ghbHPjaP ” — Duchesne Drew, President at Minnesota Public Radio (Nov. 4)

From Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting

“The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting is proud to announce that it will partner with news organizations across the country to offer investigative reporting internships to collegiate journalists and recent college graduates during the summer of 2026.”

Dr. Sheila Brooks National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Entrepreneur Scholarship

“Supporting the next generation of communicators has always been close to my heart. The Dr. Sheila Brooks National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Entrepreneur Scholarship honors that mission by helping graduate students pursue their goals in media, marketing and communications.

“This $2,500 award reflects a commitment to education, entrepreneurship, and the power of diverse voices in shaping the future of our industry.”

“Application deadline: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025
“Applicants must be NABJ members. Join here: https://lnkd.in/eNFgpvzY  “– Sheila Brooks

From Investigative Project on Race and Equity

About the Organization

The Investigative Project on Race and Equity is a mission-driven nonprofit news organization committed  to producing impactful investigative journalism through collaboration, data analysis and a focus on racial  and social equity. In addition to reporting, the organization invests  in training the next generation of journalists— particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—through mentorship, hands-on experience and professional development. 

About the Position

The full-time executive director manages the operational and financial aspects of the Investigative  Project on Race and Equity. Duties include supervising and managing staff, budgeting, preparing  accurate financial reports for the Board of Directors, and supervising communications, collaborations, training and fundraising activities.  

The executive director reports to the Board of Directors and supports the work of an active group of  volunteers, known as the Advisory Council. The Executive Director will have four direct reports: Director of Engagement, Training Coordinator, Editorial Director and a development consultant. 

Chicago area residence is required.  

Visit mortengroup.com/executive-placements/ipre to apply.