Notices 5-8-26
From SPJ: How Has FCC Affected Your Work?
May 6–12: New York African Film Festival 2026
May 9: D.C. Arab American Culture Festival 2026
May 11: Deadline for Arab American 40 Under 40
May 11-June 7: Combating Disinformation in English, Spanish
May 12: Apply to Report on Equity in Health and Health Care
May 13: AI ‘Enablement’ Across Universities
May 13: Q&A on Women’s Leadership Accelerator
May 15: Military Veterans in Journalism Fellowship Deadline
May 15: How to Get Documents From the Government
May 26: How to Successfully Apply for J-Fellowships, Grants
June 9: SPJ-DC Honors Its New Hall of Famers
JOBS
From these journalist organizations
Rebecca Aguilar’s Journalism Job Openings: The May List”
From Online News Association (May 5)
From the Maynard Institute (May 1)
Upcoming Journal-isms Roundtable: Thursday, May 21, 2026
By Zoom and in person in Washington, D.C., at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Featuring:
Geoff Bennett, co-anchor, “PBS News Hour” and author of “Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black omedy from Vaudeville to ’90s Sitcoms”
Eric Deggans, NPR critic at large; Knight Professor of Journalism and Media Ethics at Washington and Lee University in Virginia.
Kristal Brent Zook, cultural reporter, professor of journalism and former director, MA Journalism Program @ Hofstra University
Ralph Cooper, who made the pivot from NPR to stand-up comedy. A “self-motivated and deadline-oriented broadcast media professional with a passion for telling unique stories.”
Mel Watkins, who wrote a 1994 history of African American comedy, “On the Real Side: Laughing, Lying and signifying — the Underground Tradition of African American Humor That Transformed American Culture from Slavery to Richard Pryor,” in 1994; a former editor on the New York Times Book Review and former editor of Black Review, a literary magazine.
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We will also toast Jahi Chikwendiu, who just won the Pulitzer Prize for feature photography while at the Washington Post. (Credit: Mark Cornelison)
Who’s in?
You can RSVP by hitting “reply” to this message, if you’re receiving this by email, or by messaging jroundtable5 (at) gmail.com
Zoom information and D.C. location come after RSVPs.
From SPJ: How Has FCC Affected Your Work?
TELL US HOW THE FCC HAS AFFECTED YOUR WORK: We’re interested in hearing from you about how the authority of the Federal Communications Commission and its chairman Brendan Carr have affected your work. Please take a minute to fill out this survey to let us know about your experiences and gauge your interest in participating in efforts to challenge censorial FCC policy changes. Your responses will remain confidential. If you have any questions or comments about this survey please email SPJ Press Freedom Counsel Anne Marie Tamburro. [Society of Professional Journalists]
May 6–12: New York African Film Festival 2026
Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) present the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), showcasing African and Diaspora filmmakers’ unique storytelling through the moving image since 1993. NYAFF will spotlight 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films, screening at FLC from May 6 through May 12, with the festival continuing at other esteemed New York City cultural venues throughout the month of May. Many filmmakers will be in attendance for post-screening Q&As.
May 9: D.C. Arab American Culture Festival 2026
Date/Time
Date(s) – 05/09/2026 – 05/10/2026
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location
The Dew Drop Inn
Cost:
$25.00 (EARLY BIRD- General Admission DONATION); $35.00 (General Admission DONATION); $17.85 (Ages 3 – 12 years old); Free (Children ages 2 and under) USD
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-arab-american-culture-festival-2026-tickets-1984845042954?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Phone:
202-888-4499
Organization:
Quartertonez Music School Washington DC
May 11: Deadline for Arab American 40 Under 40
The deadline for 40 Under 40, Class of 2026, is approaching. All applications will close on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 12:00 pm Midnight EDT.
The program spotlights professionals in all fields, including but not limited to education, law, public service/politics, non-profit, business, entrepreneurship, engineering, medical professionals, artists, entertainers, writers, and media representatives.
May 11-June 7: Combating Disinformation in English, Spanish
With artificial intelligence transforming the way information circulates and accelerating content creation, how can journalists, fact-checkers, and communicators stay alert to disinformation and work more effectively?
Learn to identify, analyze, and combat AI-generated disinformation in the course “Combating Disinformation in the Age of AI,” produced by the Knight Center in collaboration with Lupa, running from May 11 to June 7, 2026. Instructors Cristina Tardáguila and Raphael Kapa will guide you through theory, real-world examples, and practical exercises to strengthen your skills in fact-checking and producing reliable information.
In this four-week course, you will explore how disinformation and misleading information spread exponentially with the use of generative AI tools, and how leaders, politicians, and journalists see their faces and voices artificially used to spread falsehoods. . . . . Sign up for FREE and get ready to face the challenges of disinformation in the age of artificial intelligence.
John Tenerus, a Haitian immigrant who works at Pilgrim’s Pride, discusses his experience at the plant in the parking lot of the Moorefield Speed-Wash laundromat in Moorefield, W.Va. Story. (Photo by Roger May)
May 12: Apply to Report on Equity in Health and Health Care
From the Center for Health Journalism:
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May 13: AI ‘Enablement’ Across Universities
From Adam Powell: You and all of our Journal-isms friends are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 13, at 2 pm EDT, for a forum on artificial intelligence “enablement” across universities, with Joe Yun, Director of AI Enablement at the University of Pittsburgh. Online only. RSVP: https://annenberg.usc.edu/
- If you missed last month’s forum, with Geoff Garrett, Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business, on “Artificial Intelligence: What Universities Should Consider,” the video is at https://youtu.be/3L4CRct9Wug
Next USC Annenberg Washington forums:
— Mon 6/15 12 noon EDT Richard Wike, director of global attitudes research at the Pew Research Center, presents new data on public opinion of world affairs. On line and in person at George Washington University, 1957 E Street NW, Washington DC. Informal lunch available. In partnership with GW and the Public Diplomacy Council of America. RSVP link available shortly.
— Tue 6/16 2p EDT Human Resilience and Human Agency in the Age of AI, with Lee Rainie on his report https://
— Wed 6/24 2 pm EDT “The Resurgence of Civic Engagement in Communities across America: A Trend That Rarely Makes National News” with James Fallows and Deborah Fallows. On line and in person at the USC Capital Campus, 1771 N St NW. To attend in person, email Judy Kang, at junghwak@usc.edu. To attend by zoom, go to https://annenberg.usc.edu/
We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you on the 13th.
Regards,
Adam
Adam Clayton Powell III
Executive Director, USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative
USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy
University of Southern California, and
Co-Host, “White House Chronicle” weekly on PBS, SiriusXM and https://whchronicle.com/iv>
email acpowell (at) usc.edu
May 13: Q&A on Women’s Leadership Accelerator
From Online News Association: The Women‘s Leadership Accelerator program is one of ONA‘s signature training programs. The intensive 4-month program aims to empower women and nonbinary leaders in journalism and journalism-adjacent organizations with applicable skills to boost their careers.
If you’re thinking about applying for the 2026 cohort, start here and read the FAQ.
If you have questions about the program or application process, come to our virtual Q&A on Wednesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. CT / 10 a.m. PT.
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May 15: Military Veterans in Journalism Fellowship Deadline
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| Military Veterans in Journalism has re-opened applications for its 2026 fellowship collaboration with Resolve Philly, designed to employ a veteran as a journalist in Resolve Philly’s Germantown Info Hub newsroom team, after a delay in the fellowship start date.
Thanks to support from the Wyncote Foundation, veterans who are members of Military Veterans in Journalism are now eligible to apply for this paid, in-person, six-month reporting fellowship at Resolve Philly that will start in early May. The chosen fellow will create community-centered reporting and solutions journalism on the key issues impacting Philadelphia’s Germantown and Overbrook neighborhoods. “The Resolve Philly team is delighted to partner with MJV to bring an emerging journalist into our community-driven work with Philadelphia neighborhoods,” said Sara Shahriari, Executive Director at Resolve Philly. |
May 15: How to Get Documents From the Government |
 Join us on Friday, May 15, at 2 p.m. ET for “We’re working FOIAs: Former FOIA officials help explain how you can still get documents from the government.
”In this live webinar, hosted by Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), we’ll be speaking with an esteemed group of former federal Freedom of Information Act officials. They’ll explain the current transparency landscape, give practical tips for journalists to win documents from agencies, tell you what to do when an agency prioritizes political interests over transparency, and say what they’d like to see happen to ensure FOIA works better in 10 years than it does right now. See you on May 15 Ryan Rice Development CoordinatorFreedom of the Press Foundation |
May 26: How to Successfully Apply for J-Fellowships, Grants
From the Uproot Project:
Tuesday, May 26th at 6pm ET
(New date!)
Join The Uproot Project for a virtual workshop designed to help you put together your best journalism fellowship application! Our workshop leaders will be Meaghan Parker, Meera Subramanian, and Ethan Bakuli. Together, these leaders have experience reviewing applications for fellowships and securing journalism fellowship & grant opportunities. During the session, you’ll get a chance to ask questions, discuss strategies with other attendees, and learn how to make your application stand out in competitive application pools.
June 9: SPJ-DC Honors Its New Hall of Famers
A science writer covering climate change, its impacts and related politics [Seth Borenstein]. An editor who has led his publication to national renown as the LGBTQ community’s “newspaper of record” [Kevin Naff]. An investigative journalist whose work – individually and with collaborators — has exposed political corruption, improper conduct among Ohio prosecutors, and U.S. workers dying on the job for lack of shade and water [Cheryl W. Thompson].
These are the 2026 Hall of Fame honorees chosen by the Society of Professional Journalists’ Washington, D.C., Pro Chapter. The honorees will be feted at the chapter’s Dateline Awards dinner on Tuesday, June 9, at the National Press Club. SPJ DC also will announce the winners of its 2026 Dateline Awards competition, honoring the best journalism produced in the District of Columbia and metropolitan Maryland and Virginia. . . .
At the dinner, the DC Chapter also will present its Distinguished Service Award to a journalist whose work and or actions have made a positive difference on our craft and on society.
The 2026 honoree is Karen Attiah, a prize-winning journalist whose work examines the intersections of race, culture, gender, media and international affairs. . . .
The dinner’s master of ceremonies will be Kojo Nnamdi, host of WAMU radio’s weekly “Politics Hour.”
Tickets will be available soon. Check for the latest information at the chapter’s website: SPJDC.org
JOBS
From these journalist organizations
Rebecca Aguilar’s Journalism Job Openings: The May List”
From Online News Association (May 5)
ONA’s Career Center is an excellent resource for jobs, fellowships and internships in digital journalism. Recent postings include:
- Senior Politics Reporter, Conservatives, BuzzFeed Inc. NEW!!
- Apple News Local Editor (Contract), Apple News NEW!!
- Senior Revenue Growth Specialist, News Revenue Hub NEW!!
- General Assignment/Enterprise Reporter, Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp. NEW!!
- Digital Editor, Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp.NEW!!
- Editorial Content Producer, The Poetry Foundation NEW!!
- EARLY EDUCATION REPORTER, North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. NEW!!
- Membership Coordinator/WUFT-TV/FM and WJUF-FM, University of Florida NEW!!
- Audio Systems Engineer, Michigan Public, University of Michigan NEW!!
- Digital Content Producer, Michigan Public, University of Michigan
- Senior Content Writer, Resetting the Table
- Grant Writer, Resetting the Table
- Manager, Learning and Family Engagement, KERA/North Texas Broadcasting
- Senior Editor, Research, ProPublica
- Engagement Reporter, ProPublica
- Administrative Specialist II, University of Florida
- Digital Editor, WITF
- ON-AIR FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR, North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc
- Editor-in-Chief, Asheville Watchdog
- Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine, Simons Foundation
- Lead Editor for Donor Campaigns, The Associated Press
From the Maynard Institute (May 8)
Contract Research Editor, Prison Journalism Project – Remote, U.S.
Senior Reporter, Political Influence, The Chronicle of Higher Education – Remote, Multiple locations
Senior Editor, Local and Engagement, The Marshall Project – Local network, Cleveland, Jackson, St. Louis
Engagement Reporter, Propublica – New York, NY
Editorial Intern, The New Republic – Remote, must be based in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland tristate areas
Social Video Producer, Temporary, ProPublica – Remote, U.S.
Senior Multimedia Producer, Boston Globe – Hybrid, Boston, MASS.
Data reporting internship, South Florida Sun Sentinel – Remote, Florida.
Program officer, Local News, MacArthur Foundation – Hybrid, Chicago, IL
Reporter, Bridge Detroit – Detroit, MI
Communications Associate, Committee to Protect Journalists – Remote, London, UK
Director of Learning, Prison Journalism Project – Remote, U.S.
Senior Editor, Accountability and Investigations, The City – New York, NY
Illinois State Government Investigative Reporter, Investigate Midwest – Springfield, Illinois
Director of Strategic Communications, Pulitzer Center – Remote, U.S.
The Knight-Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism
Up to $10,000 is available to support an enterprise or investigative environmental story set in the western United States, which is defined as all states west of the Mississippi River, including Hawaii and Alaska.
Alicia Patterson fellowship, Fund for Investigative Journalism
Alicia Patterson Fellowships support significant, in-depth written reporting on subjects of public interest. Six-month fellowships pay $20,000, and 12-month fellowships pay $40,000.
Executive Director, Investigative Reporters and Editors – Columbia, MO
Investigative Reporters & Editors is looking for an executive director with the vision to lead the world’s largest organization supporting investigative and data journalism. The position involves overseeing a dynamic organization with more than 4,200 members internationally, 13 staff members and dozens of volunteer contributors, as well as serving as a staff member at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
