How can a news organization apply for investigative editing help?
Report for America newsrooms can respond to regular calls for proposals and submit applications within the organization. Selection of non-RFA newsrooms will depend on the newsroom’s ability to cover the editor’s stipend and other administrative costs.
What type of newsroom is eligible?
The news organization must be local. It can be of any size. The editors and producers can work across all platforms: print/digital/television/radio.
Is there any cost to the newsroom?
There is no cost to Report for America newsrooms. Others would be required to cover the costs of the editor stipend and administrative costs.
Who pays for the funding to Investigative Editing Corps for editor stipends and other administrative costs?
Investigative Editing Corps is funded by Report for America which describes its financial supporters like this: “Our work is made possible by a range of philanthropic partners who care deeply about the role journalism plays in advancing a free, open society for all people. See Report for America’s funding sources.
When will project work begin?
Projects are selected on an ongoing basis.
How will editors/producers be selected?
Investigative editor/producer will be selected based on experience and knowledge in the subject of the investigative project and location.
What would the editor/producer be expected to do?
The participating newsroom specifies the topic for investigation in its application for an IEC editor/producer. Once the newsroom arranges to extend its media liability insurance to cover the editor, a virtual launch meeting is arranged for the editor/producer to meet the local reporter(s) and editor(s). After the initial visit, the editor will conduct weekly virtual meetings to discuss progress and next steps with the local reporter(s) and editor(s). The editor will share project updates with the newsroom leader and coordinate publication or airing.
Is this program open to multimedia and broadcasting investigative producers?
Yes. Investigative Editing Corps welcomes editors/producers who can work in print/digital/television/radio.