Report for America can help grow your newsroom; deadline to apply is Oct. 3

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Report for America reminds newsroom leaders that applications are now open for organizations interested in partnering to host emerging and experienced journalists in their newsrooms for up to three years, beginning next summer. But hurry, the deadline to apply is Oct. 3.  Go here to apply today!

Report for America is a national service program that places talented journalists — corps members — into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Through the program, host newsrooms receive:

• Service-minded reporters, photographers and videographers.
• Diverse, hand-picked candidates from a pool of emerging and experienced journalists.
• Subsidized salary support, up to half for the first year.
• Local fundraising coaching and resources.
• Extra training and mentoring for journalists.

 More information about how the program works can be found here.  To begin the application process or to learn more information, news organizations can send an email to: recruitment@reportforamerica.org.