Dallas Observer Offering a Paid News-Writing Fellowship

The Dallas Observer is offering a paid hard-news writing and reporting fellowship this summer. Our fellowships offer an unparalleled opportunity for young writers who wish to pursue a career in local watchdog journalism. Observer fellowships are writing and reporting jobs. Our fellows don't compile listings, go for coffee or complete...

By Patrick Williams

May 14, 2021

Aspiring news reporter, let the Dallas Observer help you onto the path of becoming an enemy of the people. (Cool hats optional but welcomed.) C.A.D.Schjelderup, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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The Dallas Observer is offering a paid hard-news writing and reporting fellowship this summer.

Our fellowships offer an unparalleled opportunity for young writers who wish to pursue a career in local watchdog journalism. Observer fellowships are writing and reporting jobs. Our fellows don't compile listings, go for coffee or complete research for other writers. Instead, they work intensively with an experienced mentor to produce high-impact locally reported journalism. To learn more and see some of the stories previous fellows have written, visit Voice Media Group's fellowship page.

Our fellowships are six-month jobs that pay $650 per week, with benefits.

Serious candidates should email a cover letter, resume and writing/reporting samples to:

Andy Van De Voorde
Executive Associate Editor
Voice Media Group
[email protected]

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Patrick Williams is editor-in-chief of the Dallas Observer. Before joining the staff in July 1997, Patrick worked for the Southern Illinoisan, Amarillo Globe News and San Antonio Express-News. As editor-in-chief, he oversees the newsroom and guides the coverage of both the Dallas Observer’s printed publication and online website.

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