Nat'l Geographic Glimpse Seeking Correspondents

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Oct 03, 2008 / 0 comments

 

 We've posted here about National Geographic Glimpse's Correspondents Program. Here's a new Call for Applicants. Good luck!

 

SEEKING TALENTED STORYTELLERS
National Geographic Glimpse is a new multimedia platform devoted to exploring real life abroad. Glimpse features great stories by young Americans living overseas and navigating new cultures. The Correspondents Program is an opportunity for especially talented young storytellers who will be living abroad in Spring 2009.

Glimpse Correspondents:

    * Specialize in writing, photography, or video
    * Are between the ages of 18-30
    * Will be living or studying abroad for at least 10 weeks between January 1 - June 30, 2009.
    * Can commit to a professional editorial process
    * Are willing to talk to locals and seek out new cultural experiences
    * Are U.S. or Canadian citizens, or have lived in the United States or Canada for at least 10 years

Glimpse Correspondents receive:

    * A $600 stipend
    * A professional editor
    * Guaranteed publication in National Geographic Glimpse in print or online.

General:
The Glimpse Correspondents Program seeks to identify and support the next generation's best and brightest young storytellers. While Glimpse supports anyone who has a story to share, our Correspondents collaborate especially closely with our editorial staff and become our featured contributors. The program represents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a host culture, hone your storytelling skills, and share your stories with a national audience of peers.

Past Correspondents:
The Spring 2009 Correspondents will be our third class, following a pilot program in Spring 2008 and the inaugural class of Fall 2008.

Correspondent Requirements:
1) Writing Correspondents
* Produce two full-length feature stories with accompanying photos
* Complete one short assignment, to be assigned by the editorial staff
* Contribute to the "tips & anecdotes" section of our new website

2)Photo Correspondents
* Produce two full-length photo stories with accompanying narrative captions
* Complete one short assignment, to be assigned by the editorial staff
* Contribute to the "tips & anecdotes" section of our new website

3)Video Correspondents
* Produce one 4-8 minute video
* Complete one short assignment, to be assigned by the editorial staff
* Contribute to the "tips & anecdotes" section of our new website

Application & Selection Process:
How to Apply
Enter your name and email address in the fields at the top of this page. You'll then receive an email containing a link to the application page.

What's Required?
The online application will ask you to provide the following:
* Basic biographical information
* Details of your upcoming abroad experience
* Education, work, internship, and volunteer experiences
* Writing sample (750 - 1,500 words)
* Link to an online photo album
* Link to an online video or multimedia piece (for video correspondents only)
* Contact information for two references (letters of reference are NOT required)

Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by National Geographic staff members whose areas of expertise match your area of specialization. We are looking for talented writers, photographers, and videographers with a passion for storytelling and a knack for finding truly unique stories.

The Correspondents Program is highly selective. Even if you are not selected, we hope you will share your stories with us. The majority of our content comes from non-Correspondents, and we would love for you to join our community of globally minded young people.

Dates & Deadlines:
Application Launch: September 22, 2008
Application Deadline: November 2, 2008
Announcement: December 1, 2008

Contact:
correspondents [at] glimpse dot org
glimpse.org/correspondents
800.549.4802 ext. 2
National Geographic Glimpse
1145 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
United States
If you are a talented storyteller with strong skills in writing, photography, or video, the Glimpse Correspondents Program is your opportunity!
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE APPLICATION LINK AND DEADLINE REMINDERS

 

For more information, please see:
glimpse.org/correspondents

 

 

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