Meet the Press Fellowship
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Application Deadlines: February 4 for following academic year
John Carroll Representative: Tim Russert Department of Communication and Theatre Arts
Eligibility: John Carroll University graduating seniors motivated to pursue a career in political journalism. The NBC/ John Carroll University “Meet the Press” Fellowship provides a monthly stipend to cover living expenses in Washington, DC, supported through a fund created by Tim Russert’s John Carroll University friends, classmates, and admirers. Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduating Senior with a Bachelor of Arts either in Communication (with a concentration in Journalism) or in Political Science
- Minimum GPA in major of 3.5
- Minimum age of 18 at the time of application
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Willing to submit to a background investigation and be administered a drug test
- Willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends – often with short notice
- Willing to sign a nine-month employment contract
From the Website: The NBC/John Carroll University “Meet the Press” Fellowship is awarded to a John Carroll University graduating senior motivated to pursue a career in political journalism. It was established in 2009 in honor of the memory of Tim Russert from the Class of 1972. The Fellowship is a nine-month (September – May) position at “Meet the Press,” NBC’s number one rated Sunday morning public affairs program and the longest running television program in the world. A stipend will be provided to the fellow to cover living expenses.
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