Media Innovation

We are leading the transformation of global journalism.

As technology transforms our industry, ICFJ trailblazers are developing new ways to gather information, tell data-driven stories and engage audiences through interactive techniques.

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Worldwide

2025 News Corp Media Fellowship for Digital Innovation

In collaboration with News Corp and The Wall Street Journal, ICFJ is offering journalists from around the world an opportunity to sharpen their digital journalism skills, as well as support to develop data- and/or digitally-driven projects. The 2025 News Corp Media Fellowship program includes digital innovation training, grant funding and exclusive newsroom placement with WSJ. It builds on previous iterations of the Fellowship, which since 2014 has offered journalists an immersive experience in some of the world’s most digitally advanced newsrooms.
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Latin America / Caribbean

Douglas Tweedale Memorial Fellowship 2025

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The Douglas Tweedale Memorial Fellowship  is a unique opportunity for two Latin American journalists or newsroom managers to develop expertise in the practical and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism. With AI rapidly transforming how news can be created, shared and consumed, this fellowship aims to ensure Latin American media professionals are equipped to navigate these changes responsibly. The fellowship includes training sessions, U.S. newsroom placements and hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools. Participants will also learn to combat digital disinformation and better understand the role of AI in verifying content and improving news production.
 

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Latin America / Caribbean

Professional Fellows Program for Emerging Media Leaders

Emerging Media Leaders is a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by ICFJ. This Professional Fellows Program (PFP) is an exchange program for media professionals (journalists, technologists, and media entrepreneurs) from Latin America and the Caribbean to harness the power of digital tools and create viable news businesses that provide news and information in the public interest.

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Middle East / North Africa

Amplifying Marginalized Voices in Jordan

Bridging Boundaries: Empowering Marginalized Communities in Jordan is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Embassy in Jordan). ICFJ’s Bridging Boundaries program aims to empower marginalized groups by providing them with innovative media and content creation skills, enabling them to share their stories effectively and reach a wide audience within Jordanian society. 

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Latin America / Caribbean

Professional Fellows Program for Emerging Media Leaders

Emerging Media Leaders is a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by ICFJ. This Professional Fellows Program (PFP) is an exchange program for media professionals (journalists, technologists, and media entrepreneurs) from Latin America and the Caribbean to harness the power of digital tools and create viable news businesses that provide news and information in the public interest.

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Eurasia / Former USSR

Strengthening Journalism Education in Georgia

With the support of the United States Embassy in Tbilisi, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is partnering with the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the Arizona State University (ASU) to equip Georgian media educators with the resources, skills, knowledge, and connections needed to strengthen their pedagogical approach and empower the next generation of Georgian journalists to advance a free and vibrant media.