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Applications are now open for the Omidyar Network Reporters in Residence Program 2025. The Reporters in Residence program is designed to enable a group of freelance journalists to devote more time to deep, nuanced reporting that drives national conversations and informs policy debates.
Opportunity Details
The goal is to provide participants with the resources, networks, and support they need to tell more stories with even more impact. This year's cohort will include up to five participants whose reporting focuses on uncovering the emerging rules, institutions, norms, and narratives shaping our digital landscape.
In the selection process, they will prioritize beats that intersect with some of their key focus areas, including but not limited to: Inclusive participation in the design and implementation of digital technology; Competition, market concentration, and/or fiscal investments and their impacts on innovation and safety; The intersection of technology and worker power; Open Source and public options specifically as it relates to generative Al; Tech Governance, including policies, laws, regulations, institutions, and accountability structures. While these are a few areas of focus, they welcome additional beats that explore how digital technology can and should serve the many, not the few.
Responsibilities
To apply, submit your resume, your location, social media handles, links to three clips, and a short statement (under 1,000 words) describing in as much detail as possible the stories you would aim to cover with additional resources. Use the "cover letter" upload for your statement and supporting materials.
