Grant Funded Opinion Fellowship

USA TODAY/usatoday.com is seeking a year-long fellow to join its Opinion team to fact-check opinion columns, with the opportunity to also write opinion columns.

Our Opinion team/opinion.usatoday.com strives to present an opinion section online and in print that reflects the fullness of the national dialogue, offering commentary from columnists, readers and its own writers on a wide range of issues from many perspectives.

Fairness and accuracy are paramount, as are excellent news judgment, source building and a sense of fair play.

Minimum salary for this position: This fellowship is for one calendar year and pays $75,000 for the year.

This role is remote and can work from all states except for Alaska, Hawaii or Wyoming.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or any other subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional reporting experience or significant reporting internships.
• Strong research skills.
• Experience working and reporting in a fast-paced environment, including during breaking news.
• Ability to write well and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

1. Your resume - one to two pages.
2. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.