Fellowships

Apple News and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) have partnered to give a recent graduate or early-career journalist the opportunity to work at the forefront of news and technology.

Apple News provides millions of users with trusted journalism from leading news organizations around the globe. The opportunity to work on the Apple News editorial team — and to collaborate with editors from Apple News’s publisher partners — is a chance to gain valuable skills and insight from a newsroom that is revolutionizing how consumers access world-class journalism.

The program is designed to expose the fellow to the app’s key editorial areas, e.g., breaking news, audio, newsletters, etc. After an initial three-month rotation with each of the editorial teams, the fellow and Apple News leadership will select a single focus area for the remainder of the fellowship.

The fellow will have weekly one-on-one meetings with both their manager and a mentor to check in on progress and answer any questions.

Apple is a hybrid working environment but remote applicants will still be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Curate content with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and context
• Write sharp and engaging display copy to drive engagement to stories the editorial team highlights from Apple News’s publisher partners
• Craft plans for covering major news events
•  Communicate directly with editors from News’s publisher partners
• Work with the News Standards team to ensure their work meets all curation requirements and standards
•  Understand the critical metrics for their projects and — with News leadership — work toward them strategically
• Play an active role in communicating and explaining their work to an internal Apple audience
• Share takeaways from their projects with the editorial team and present them to the larger News organization

ASSIGNMENT DATES & COMPENSATION

• September 2026 to June 2027
• Three months rotating through the various editorial teams
• Six months developing expertise in one area
•  $42/hour, full time

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a recent graduate (graduating by May 2026) of an accredited U.S. college or university, or have fewer than three years of experience in journalism
• Current NAHJ member in good standing; to join NAHJ, please select “Become a Member” at https://nahj.org/
•  Strong background and interest in editing and curation, keen news judgment, and an eye for breaking and developing stories
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) verified by an official transcript if enrolled in an accredited university or college in the U.S.
• Must have a degree in journalism, communications, or a related area, or have previous experience at a digital or print publication (Student publications are eligible)
• Must be committed to pursuing a career in digital journalism
• Completion of the application form

Application Deadline: Friday, May 31 - 11:59 p.m. PT