Finding, coaching and training journalism's next generation.
Note: We are undergoing a slight rebrand, adjusting the program name. We will remain focused on audio, of course. But we want to acknowledge that we have been providing opportunities to learn across media and journalism.
Next Gen Journalism is a 5.5-day, audio-focused, digital journalism project. Our hybrid (some people in-person, some not) program is designed to allow competitively selected participants to learn how to report and produce a non-narrated audio piece while simultaneously creating accompanying multimedia content. Those chosen for the program are paired 1:1 with a professional journalist, who serves as their mentor for the week. Selected reporters are paid a stipend for the week.
“Next Gen” projects are hybrid (remote and in-person). Our selected cohort will report from where they are. Staffing varies by project and falls into these general categories.
This Next Gen behind-the-scenes explainer video uses our March 2023 project at the Wallis Annenberg School of Communications and Journalism at the University of Southern California as a backdrop.
Before applying, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
“Como una estudiante, NextGenRadio fue mi primera mirada al mundo del periodismo multimedia. Me dio las herramientas necesarias para mejor contar nuestras historias y me ayudó cultivar conexiones que estoy agradecía de tener.”
Luisa M. Suarez, WHYY Philadelphia 2019