Dear Hostwriter community,
As spring brings new energy, so do we, with some exciting opportunities if you’re interested in the role of AI in journalism, long-form and feature writing. We also got some fresh reflections after some busy, but magical days at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia and exciting news for journalists of our newsroom, Unbias The News.
Whether you’re looking for funding, training, collaboration, advice, or even a couch, there is always something for you on our community forum. Check it out and please get in touch if you would like to request any support on finding what you need for your next cross-border collaboration.
Here’s what’s new from our Hostwriter Network and our award-winning newsroom, Unbias The News:
🌍 Apply Now: 2025 European Journalism x AI Fellowship
We’re thrilled to launch our 2025 European Journalism x AI Fellowship, designed to support innovative cross-border journalism that critically engages with artificial intelligence. Selected fellows will receive a €250 stipend, editorial mentoring, and access to a collaborative network of peers and experts.
📅 Deadline: May 19
📍 Open to journalists based in Europe
Read more and apply!
🌱 Support Public Editor: Join Our Crowdfunding Campaign!
Our newsroom is building something bold in Berlin – a climate-focused public newsroom at Unbias The News! But we can’t do it without you.
Our Kickstarter campaign supports local, community-rooted reporting on climate justice. Your contribution helps power stories that make a difference.
💚 Help us reach our goal and support independent climate journalism by making a donation of any size! Become one of our early backers today by clicking the link below:
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✍️ From Perugia with Purpose: Journalism with Heart
Last month, our community engagement lead, Marlene Keller, attended her very first International Journalism Festival in Perugia and brought back inspiring takeaways on empathy, connection, and “journalism with heart.”
Her reflections offer a thoughtful reminder that collaborative and inclusive journalism isn’t just a method – it’s a mindset.
Check out her blog post here:
🏆 Fetisov Award Win for Civil Rights Reporting!
April ended with some very exciting news. Our Multimedia Editor, Gabriela Ramirez, and her colleague Tina Xu were recognized with the Fetisov Journalism Award for Outstanding Contribution to Civil Rights for their reporting “Widowed by Europe’s Borders”. Their work embodies our mission to amplify underrepresented voices and challenge the status quo, and we couldn’t be more proud.
Find more about their work and the award ceremony celebrated in Dubai here.
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