Youth4Regions – the programme for aspiring journalists

Deadline: 12th July
Open to: applicants with background in journalism
Benefits: fully financed trainings

DESCRIPTION

Youth4Regions is the European Commission programme helping journalism students and young journalists to discover what the EU is doing in their region. To take part you must send a short article (2500 to 6250 characters) or a short video reportage (2 – 3 minutes) depicting a project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (including Interreg) or Cohesion Fund. Your work should cover the theme of the current edition of the programme.

ELIGIBILITY

Interest in what EU regional policy is doing in your region
Background in journalism (studies or up to 2 years of experience)
EU or neighbouring country citizen aged from 18 to 30 years old
Availability during 10 – 15 October 2021

BENEFITS

Trainings on journalism and EU regional policy
The chance to receive mentorship from established journalists from your country
Working side by side with renowned journalists during the EU Regions’ Week
Visits of EU affairs media headquarters and EU institutions
The unique opportunity to take part as a journalist in European Commission press trips to Member States
Accommodation and travel expenses covered by the European Commission
Most meals are also provided during the programme in October