Youth4Regions – the programme for aspiring journalists

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Deadline: 12th July
Open to: applicants with background in journalism
Benefits: fully financed trainings

DESCRIPTION

Youth4Regions is the European Commission programme helping journalism students and young journalists to discover what the EU is doing in their region. To take part you must send a short article (2500 to 6250 characters) or a short video reportage (2 – 3 minutes) depicting a project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (including Interreg) or Cohesion Fund. Your work should cover the theme of the current edition of the programme.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Interest in what EU regional policy is doing in your region
  • Background in journalism (studies or up to 2 years of experience)
  • EU or neighbouring country citizen aged from 18 to 30 years old
  • Availability during 10 – 15 October 2021

BENEFITS

  • Trainings on journalism and EU regional policy
  • The chance to receive mentorship from established journalists from your country
  • Working side by side with renowned journalists during the EU Regions’ Week
  • Visits of EU affairs media headquarters and EU institutions
  • The unique opportunity to take part as a journalist in European Commission press trips to Member States
  • Accommodation and travel expenses covered by the European Commission
  • Most meals are also provided during the programme in October

HOW TO APPLY

For more information please visit the official website.