The Come Together project is launching its first training program for aspiring journalists and editors. This 30-hour program is crafted to address the current challenges and disparities within the media industry and to reshape the landscape of newsrooms, with a particular emphasis on promoting inclusiveness and representation by fostering diversity, expanding collaboration networks and equipping underrepresented groups with essential professional skills.
The primary objective of the program is to reshape the landscape of newsrooms by fostering diversity, expanding collaboration networks, and equipping underrepresented groups with essential professional skills. By doing so, the initiative aims to ensure a more comprehensive and accurate portrayal of the world in media.
The program is directed at aspiring journalists and less-represented journalists/editors in the newsrooms. Participation is free of charge, and there are 25 available spots for this cycle.
Beyond the training course, participants have the opportunity to propose and work on their journalistic and editorial projects. Selected projects will receive financial support and mentoring, allowing participants to contribute meaningful media pieces with guidance from experienced editors.
The first edition of the program is organized by Gerador, a Portuguese platform for journalism, culture, and education, and will take place between March and May 2024. The second edition, organized by Kurziv – Platform for matters of culture, media, and society from Croatia, will have its open call in September 2024.
The Come Together project is co-funded by the European Commission through the Creative Europe program.
Please refer to the information below for details on how to apply.
What are the objectives of this program?
Foster diversity within newsrooms and expand the network of collaborators for media organizations.
Enhance the professional skills of aspiring journalists and editors who are underrepresented in the field.
Create a platform for collaborative educational programs, bringing together young and aspiring journalists from diverse communities to strengthen trust in media among various audiences.
Who is eligible?
Aspiring and entry-level journalists from any age group; applicants that are legal residents in the countries within the Creative Europe framework (encompassing EU member states, Overseas Countries and Territories, Outermost Regions of the European Union, and non-EU Participating Countries as specified in this list.*)
Priority can be given to people from groups that are underrepresented in the media.
*After the selection, proof of residency in the countries within the Creative Europe framework may be requested.
Application timeline
January 16: Launch of Open Call
January 25: Online Q&A session
February 4: Application deadline
February 4-19: Panel review and evaluation of applications to shortlist finalists
February 19-23: Selected candidates are notified
