The next deadline for applications for the writing fellowship is May 1, 2008 (postmarked).

The Program
The American Prospect's Writing Fellows Program offers young journalists the opportunity to spend two full years at the magazine in Washington, D.C., actively developing, practicing, and honing their journalistic skills. Each Fellow will write between three and four full-length feature articles. Fellows will also regularly write shorter, online pieces and blog daily for TAPPED.

The Fellows are expected and encouraged to write for other publications, build relationships with editors and reporters, and establish rapport with contacts at think tanks and in academia. The goal is to ensure that, once the fellowship is completed, Fellows will have developed the relationships, track record, and credibility (and clips!) to launch themselves as respected young journalists. Past Prospect Writing Fellows have gone on to work and write for The New York Times, The New Republic, The Nation, The Atlantic, Slate, Salon, Mother Jones, Newsweek, The Boston Globe and many other publications.

Fellows are required to make a one-year commitment. After that year, the Prospect and the Fellow will evaluate and determine whether to renew for a second year. Fellows receive a modest salary and health and dental benefits.

The Magazine
The American Prospect was founded in 1990 as an authoritative magazine of liberal ideas, committed to a just society, enriched democracy and effective progressive politics. Our 22-person team, augmented by many freelance contributors and friends, produces 10 printed magazines per year, a daily website and an award-winning group blog. Through these
media, we spread the new ideas and critical analyses necessary to support an informed public discourse and effective democracy.

The Application
Applicants are asked to submit the following:

• A 10-15 page critique of a recent issue of The American Prospect. Your critique should address style, clarity, readability, and layout as well as more substantive questions of content.
• Two written recommendations.
• Three to four writing samples. These can include newspaper and magazine clips, academic papers, blog posts, and unpublished pieces -- anything that demonstrates exceptional writing and analytical ability.
• Three or four story ideas for The American Prospect.
• Your resume.
• Your college and/or graduate school transcript. (This is not to check grades, but to get a sense of your interests.)

The deadline for the 2008-2009 Fellowship is May 1 (postmarked).

All applications should be sent to:
Emily Parsons
Writing Fellows Program
The American Prospect
2000 L Street NW, Suite 717
Washington, DC 20036

Please contact Emily Parsons with any questions at eparsons@prospect. org.

AA/EOE: People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply; we are committed to a diverse workplace, and to support our people with ongoing career development opportunities.