Enhance your skills in international journalism and media management, and gain the opportunity for an internship at Ukraine’s leading English-language newsroom. Apply for our free training program, taking place in Kyiv from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 and from Nov. 26 to 30.
Apply now for participating in J-School 2.0
The call for application submission is open until October 7.
The Kyiv Independent J-School 2.0 is a training program consisting of two study sessions, each lasting five days. The program includes lectures from a general track and three specialized tracks in editing, reporting, and media management. The school aims to help Ukrainian media professionals enhance their skills in English-language reporting and media management. As Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine drags on and war fatigue settles in, there is an increasing need to strengthen Ukraine’s voice internationally. This training program is designed to boost the volume of quality news from Ukraine on the world stage.
Last year, we held our first training for Ukrainian journalists – a 10-day intensive program that covered the general norms and practices of international journalism. You can check out the previous training program here.
This year, we have made the program more specialized and focused to provide in-depth knowledge in specific areas of English-language journalism. Additionally, this year we are inviting not only journalists and editors, but also media managers to participate.
The training program is divided into two sessions of five days each. There will be a three-week break between the two sessions to refresh and return with renewed energy for the program.
All participants will have five days of general track lectures and five days of specialized lectures in their chosen track. Participants will be divided into three areas based on their specialization: reporting, editing, and media management.
Both study sessions will include lectures from general and specialized tracks, where participants will be working in smaller groups.
During the program, participants will have tours of local and international editorial offices, screenings of documentary films followed by discussions, as well as other events, including informal meetings with trainers and experts from the program.
During the training, each participant will develop and pitch their project idea to the program committee. The winning project ideas will later be implemented in partnership with the Kyiv Independent team.
We offer both formats of involvement. Please note that online participants will have the status of "auditors." These participants will only have access to lectures and materials, as well as the ability to ask questions, but they won't be able to compete for an internship, pitch their projects or get feedback on their practical assignments from the trainers.
Anyone, regardless of the place of their residence in Ukraine, can participate in-person, as all travel and hotel expenses are covered by the training program upon request.
Check out what's in the training program.
Each participant will develop and pitch their project to the training committee at the school pitch competition. Three winning projects will have the opportunity to be implemented in collaboration with the Kyiv Independent. All projects will be disseminated or promoted on the Kyiv Independent’s platforms.
After completing the training program, five participants will be invited to a paid internship at the Kyiv Independent’s editorial or management team. During the internship, each intern will publish at least two stories on the Kyiv Independent’s platforms. Management interns will get training on the job, helping manage real projects and managerial workstreams, and will receive a recommendation letter from their supervisor at the end of their internship.
Training will be conducted by experienced international journalists, editors, and media managers, as well as invited experts from leading media organizations. Check out our trainers here:
Apply now for participating in J-School 2.0
The call for application submission is open until October 7.
Disclaimer: The project is designed and implemented by the NGO "KI Media," with the support of UNESCO and the People of Japan. The program is part of UNESCO's broader efforts to support the Safety of Journalists and Freedom of Expression in Ukraine.
