Deadline: September 28, 2025
Applications are open for the News Creator Corps Fellowship Program 2025. News Creator Corps’ pilot 8-week program will provide partnership and training to U.S.-based information providers who want to level-up their connection to their communities.
From discussing social platform changes to accessing expert training on fact-checking, interviewing and other traditional news skills, creators will graduate from the program feeling more equipped to provide their audiences with impactful information, and with a cohort of colleagues to learn from and share with.
The cohort will meet virtually once a week for eight weeks, from October 14 to December 12, 2025, with a weekly posting assignment involving citing sources, engaging with your audience, and collaborating with publishing partners to expand reach and profile. Class participants will have access to lively discussion forums with program directors and colleagues to brainstorm ideas, troubleshoot questions, and enjoy camaraderie.
Benefits
- Creators chosen for this cohort will receive a $5,000 stipend and will be eligible for additional compensation through paid creator programs with NCC news organization, nonprofit, and public relations partners.
Eligibility
- They are looking for independent creators who provide a service to their community, whether that’s restaurant openings, public health information, parenting discussions, or local stories. If you create content that informs or connects people, this program will teach you the tactical skills to ensure you are disseminating accurate information.
- Creators only need an engaged following on a digital platform (i.e. Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Substack, YouTube, etc.), and a focus on providing information-based services to a specific community.
Application
Not sure where you fit in? Apply and tell the organisers about what you’re creating. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 28, 2025
For more information, visit News Creator Corps Fellowship.
