Athens , Greece 2025: Incubator for Media Education & Development Young Journalists (YOJO) Program for emerging Journalists (paid placement) Deadline Ongoing

Applications are now open for the 2025 Incubator for Media Education & Development (iMEdD) Young Journalists (YOJO) Program.  iMEdD’s bold, non-profit newsroom – is searching for the next generation of reporters who will shape the future of independent journalism. iMEdD is offering one- or two-year paid placement opportunity to recent graduates from all over the world, at our cutting-edge newsroom in Athens, Greece, where you’ll create impactful, transparent, and innovative journalism.

Program Details

• 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.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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

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

Application Timeline:

• Applications Open: March 29
• Deadline to Apply: July 31
• Interviews: June– August 2025
• Program Start: January 2026

How to Apply

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the iMEdD Young Journalists (YOJO) Program