Now Accepting Applications for the William F. Buckley Jr. Fellowship in Political Journalism

William F. Buckley Jr. nurtured two generations of conservative journalists. His enormous legacy includes scores of conservative editors and writers. The annual William F. Buckley Jr. Fellowship in Political Journalism, sponsored by National Review Institute, is a unique opportunity for two recent college graduates to work as writers/reporters with National Review magazine for a one-year term, which is renewable up to one additional year. This is a full-time position.

The journalism fellowship will be directed by NR’s editorial team. Through daily oversight and regular interaction with other NR writers, the fellows will be actively trained in the art of political journalism, honing their writing, editing, reporting, and commentary skills, as well as learning about promotion, publicity, and social media. The skills acquired and sharpened will help prepare them for a career in journalism, equipping them to write thoughtfully and eloquently — from a principled perspective — on important issues that concern a free and prosperous society. Fellows receive editorial feedback, guidance, and support in weekly reviews, as well as attend regular lunches with leading conservative thinkers and journalists.

“The Buckley journalism program has a proven record of training top-notch young conservative journalists.”

— Rich Lowry, editor in chief of National Review

“NR’s editors encourage the journalism fellows to pursue some really incredible stories. The Buckley Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the best in the business, and it was a dream job for me and helped me launch my career.”

— Jimmy Quinn, William F. Buckley Jr. Journalism Fellowship alumnus

Applications are due by January 31 and the applicants are typically informed in March. The fellowship begins in May or June, depending on availability. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, current résumé, recommendation from a former employer or professor, current transcript (unofficial acceptable), and a writing sample. The cover letter should explain the applicant’s education, work, other activities, and future goals as they relate to a fellowship with National Review magazine. In other words, “Why you and why National Review?” Please direct applications to info@nrinstitute.org.

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