Apply to Become a iMEdD YOJO Reporter: (Deadline 31 July, 2025)

Are you ready to report impactful stories and redefine journalism? Apply now to Become an Incubator for Media Education and Development (iMEdD) YOJO Reporter. YOJO (Young Journalists) – iMEdD’s bold, non-profit newsroom – is searching for the next generation of reporters who will shape the future of independent journalism. They are offering one- or two-year paid placement opportunity to recent graduates from all over the world, at their cutting-edge newsroom in Athens, Greece, where you’ll create impactful, transparent, and innovative journalism. 

YOJO is a unique program that offers the following:

• Field reporting & global assignments: You’ll cover unfolding events on the ground in Greece and abroad, with real-time reporting opportunities and learn from top industry professionals and mentors.   
• Impactful journalism: Produce stories that matter—whether political, investigative, enterprise, international, or conflict reporting.  
• Video-First News: Create engaging news content designed for digital platforms, reaching audiences where they consume information.  
• Immersive Experiences: Experiment with AR, VR, and XR to develop news-oriented immersive storytelling.  
• Data Journalism & Tools: Leverage data journalism to uncover insights and develop products and tools designed by journalists for journalists.  
• You’ll front your stories: YOJO reporters don’t stay behind the scenes—you’ll be on camera, reporting and presenting your own work.  
• Global Network & Community: Network with professionals from across the globe and join a community of young journalists who will shape the industry in the coming years.  
• Make a difference: This newsroom will amplify the voices of young journalists, giving them the freedom to experiment, innovate, and shape the future of journalism.  
• Media Technology Skills: Learn to operate cutting-edge broadcast technology and leverage AI tools to enhance news production and storytelling.  
• Build your portfolio: Walk away after one or two years with a strong personal body of published journalistic work, distributed across platforms. 

Benefits

• 1- or 2-year full-time, paid placement in Athens (no Greek language skills required)
• A newsroom culture focused on transparency, independence and innovation 
• Intensive mentorship by industry-leading journalists  
• Field assignments & international reporting opportunities  
• Access to state-of-the-art media tools & innovative production facilities  
• Collaboration with a global team (publishing in English & Greek)  
• Relocation support for eligible applicants 

Eligibility

• Recent graduate of undergraduate or postgraduate studies (within the last 18 months, since October 2023) OR final-year student (all countries welcome);
• Fluent in English (Greek is a plus but not required);
• No newsroom experience required—just a strong sense of curiosity and commitment to ethical, impactful journalism;
• Willingness to relocate to Athens and thrive in a dynamic newsroom environment. 

Application

Fill out the online form, submit:  

• Your CV  
• A short 90-second personal video statement in English or Greek (front camera encouraged!)  
• 2-3 work samples (links to articles, videos, projects, or academic work)  
• Contacts for two references 
• A brief description of your long-term goals  
• A brief description of the issues you would like to report on 
• A brief description of why you want to work at YOJO  
• A brief description of your outlook on the role of journalism

Click here to apply

For more information, visit YOJO Reporter.