Apply for the 2024 Dow Jones News Fund Multimedia Training Academy

Borderzine is now accepting applications from journalism instructors at Hispanic serving institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities for full scholarships to attend its annual Dow Jones News Fund Multimedia Training Academy on the UT El Paso campus in El Paso, Texas.

Journalism college instructors, please fill out the form below to apply for a fellowship to the 2024 Dow Jones News Fund Multimedia Training Academy, which runs from June 1-6.

The Dow Jones News Fund provides funding for full scholarships to 10 journalism instructors from across the country to attend this fast-paced, hands-on multimedia training academy. The fellowship covers airfare (up to $600) to and from El Paso, lodging at the Hilton Garden Inn near campus with breakfast every day, four lunches and two dinners during the workshop.

The deadline to apply is midnight on Friday, April 26. For more information see our special section here.

For questions about the Dow Jones Multimedia Training Academy, please feel free to contact program director Kate Gannon via email at kagannon at utep.edu.

DJMTA Application 2024 for professors

Application form for Dow Jones News Fund Multimedia Training Academy 2024 for journalism professors from Hispanic-serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Name*
First Last
Email*
Work Phone
Cell Phone
Twitter Handle
University or College Name*
Department or Program*
You are a*
- Tenured or tenure-track professor
- Professor of practice
- Senior or full-time lecturer
- Part-time lecturer
Supervisor's name and title*
Supervisor's email address*
Does your institution offer Journalism as a major or concentration?*
- Yes
- No
Does your institution provide instruction in Multimedia Journalism?*
- Yes
- No
List any form of student-organized media at your institution
Do you teach in a computer lab?*
- Yes
- No
What types of digital technology do your students have access to?*
Are your students able to publish their class-produced stories online?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, what is the url to publication's website?
What courses do you plan to teach during the 2023-2024 academic year?*
Video editing*
Using a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest) rate your level of experience in video editing programs like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut and iMovie
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Audio editing*
Using a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest) rate your level of experience in audio editing programs like Adobe Audition, Audacity, ProTools and Hindenburg
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Photo editing*
Using a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest) rate your level of experience in professional photo editing programs like Photoshop
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Artificial Intellegence tools for journalism*
Using a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest) rate your level of interest in the basics of generative AI for image generation, audience engagement, workflow efficiency and writing effective prompts
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Mobile Reporting*
Using a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest) rate your level of experience in using mobile tools for reporting, such as livestreaming, audio recording apps, video apps and editing apps.
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Social Media Tools*
Using a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest) RATE YOUR INTEREST in learning more about using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, etc. for journalism
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Data visualization*
Using a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest) RATE YOUR INTEREST in learning more about creating graphics and interactives using tools like Maps, Flourish, Timelines and Charts to go with digital stories.
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Digital media opportunities*
Using a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest) RATE YOUR INTEREST in learning more about digital media innovation, new storytelling styles and collaboration during this workshop
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What other software have you tried or are interested in learning more about? Please explain*
What other software have you tried or are interested in learning more about? Please explain
What apps or techniques have you tried or are interested in learning more about? Please explain*
What apps or techniques have you tried or are interested in learning more about? Please explain
What are some non-technical challenges you currently face?*
What are some non-technical challenges you currently face?
What are your expectations of this year's multimedia training?*
What are your expectations of this year's multimedia training?
What type of projects are you expecting to produce at the training?*
What type of projects are you expecting to produce at the training?
How do you plan on applying what you learn at the Multimedia Academy in your classroom?*
How do you plan on applying what you learn at the Multimedia Academy in your classroom?
What is your motivation for applying to the Academy?*
What is your motivation for applying to the Academy?
Do you have any special requests or concerns regarding your attendance at the Multimedia Academy?*
Do you have any special requests or concerns regarding your attendance at the Multimedia Academy?
Are you interested in co-publishing or publishing your students’ stories on Borderzine?*
Are you interested in co-publishing or publishing your students’ stories on Borderzine?
Do you have any experience in communities on the U.S., Mexico border?*
Do you have any experience in communities on the U.S., Mexico border?
Lastly, tell us about a difficult situation in a group setting and how you dealt with it:*
Lastly, tell us about a difficult situation in a group setting and how you dealt with it:
Do you have any technical concerns about participating in this workshop (internet issues, using videoconferencing and team communication apps, etc.?)*
Do you have any technical concerns about participating in this workshop (internet issues, using videoconferencing and team communication apps, etc.?)
Please upload your Resume*
Max. file size: 300 MB.
Please upload your multimedia course syllabus
Max. file size: 300 MB.
If chosen, can you commit to mentor two students from your school to apply for the Dow Jones internship next school year?*
- Yes
- No
Email
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