Q&A with the JSK directors (Nov 4, 2024)

JSK directors Dawn Garcia and Alberto B. Mendoza share information about the fellowship and answer questions from applicants.

Deadlines:
International – Dec. 4, 2024, 1:00 PM Pacific time
U.S. – Jan. 15, 2025, 1:00 PM Pacific time

Start your application on our Become a Fellow page: https://bit.ly/jsk26.

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Questions
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00:00 Intro
00:57 Application deadlines
01:56 Can people apply again?
02:53 Can you summarize what the application process review is?
04:19 Does the program prioritize founders/CEOs over other professionals?
05.26 Do you only take fellows from newspapers/channels and media startups?
06:06 Stanford is associated with tech. Is it a problem if a project is not related to technology, AI, etc?
06:51 Can the project we propose be already underway or should we propose something completely new?
9:06 What opportunities are available for young professionals in their early to mid-30s with at least five years of experience to participate and thrive within the JSK fellowship?
10:29 Is the fellowship something that welcomes applications from people who aren’t on a path to be formal leaders - as in editors or managers?
12:10 What does it mean to reimagine journalism?
15:09 What's the process for selecting international journalists?
16:15 Will we ever see a fellowship with more internationals than US-based fellows?
17:00 Would people who work as hybrid academics/journalistic practitioners be eligible to apply?
17:50 I’m a longtime freelance journalist and publish in outlets regularly but currently working with a think tank. Does that make a difference in my application?
20:19 How does the selection process ensure that strong applications and past achievements are weighed fairly against interview performance?
24:51 Are there opportunities for fellows to collaborate with Stanford faculty or departments on projects related to journalism or media innovation?
26:28 Do you have a specific menu of issues you are interested in this year?
27:10 Do we have to be practicing journalists at the moment? Or is it okay if we have a background in journalism but are currently involved in more of a journalism training role?
28:26 An application question is: “Have you used AI tools, such as ChatGPT or other chatbots, in preparing your application?” Will using AI tools to assist with my application negatively impact my chances?
30:53 How does the JSK Fellowship support fellows in managing cultural shocks and navigating conflicts that may arise within their cohort? What specific resources or guidance does the program offer to help fellows adapt to diverse perspectives, mitigate misunderstandings, and foster a collaborative environment across varying backgrounds?
36:53 Do we need to prepare the recommendation letters? And how would you describe a bad application?


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