Journalism Fellowship: Covering the green economy

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Covering the Green Economy Fellowship

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*Apply for an all-expenses-paid seminar on ‘Covering the Green Economy’ June 28-30*
 
The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism is offering
20 fellowships for an all-expenses-paid seminar on “Covering the Green
Economy” June 28-30 in Phoenix.
 
This three-day specialized reporting institute, combined with two follow-up
Webinars, will arm attendees with information to help them recognize
“greenwashing,” track federal stimulus dollars designed to create green jobs
and answer consumers’ most frequently asked questions about leading
environmentally sustainable lives.
 
Through the generous support of the McCormick Foundation, fellowships cover
the full cost of training, lodging, materials and most meals. In addition,
fellows receive a $450 stipend to help offset travel and other costs. The
full schedule for the seminar, including speakers, will be available soon.
 
“The volume of press releases and other pitches that business journalists
get from companies saying they are doing something to be green has exploded
in recent years,” said Linda Austin, executive director of the Reynolds
Center. “Those attending this seminar will be better prepared to question
those claims and assess the responses.”
 
The seminar will be held at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite
School of Journalism and Mass Communication in downtown Phoenix. ASU is also
home to the nation’s first School of Sustainability.
 
“Phoenix and Arizona State University are recognized leaders in research
and development of the emerging green economy,” said Clark Bell,
the McCormick Foundation’s journalism program director. “The
Cronkite School is an ideal venue for a comprehensive reporting workshop on
vital sustainability issues.”
 
APPLY:
 
The selection process is highly competitive, and applicants will need to
provide the following at REGISTRATION: BusinessJournalism.org:
 
• A 500-word statement describing how attending the conference will improve
their coverage and what their plan is to share what they learn with their
colleagues.
 
• A statement of support from their supervisor. (Waived for freelancers.)
 
• A resume.
 
• A headshot photo.
 
• A 100-word bio.
 
Deadline for applications is April 26.
 
Questions? E-mail Kelly Carr, senior online producer at the Reynolds Center,
or call 602-496-5439.
 
About the Reynolds Center
 
The Reynolds Center, created through generous grants from the Donald W.
Reynolds Foundation of Las Vegas and operated by ASU’s Walter Cronkite
School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is dedicated to improving the
quality of business journalism. It offers free professional training through
Webinars and regional workshops, as well as undergraduate and graduate
degrees with a business journalism specialization. It also offers daily tips
on how to cover business better at BusinessJournalism.org and administers
the Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism.
 
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