Calling all future Steinems, Maddows, Amanpours and Courics! Do you want to become a political commentator or journalist serving as a strong voice in the media?
That's what the Women's Media Center (WMC) wants to know. They are accepting applications for the final group of trainees for this year in their Progressive Women's Voices program. The training seems to be oriented as much toward women who want to be a voice within the media for their field of expertise as it is to women entering or in the profession of journalism.
Criteria for selection include:
•Identification as a progressive feminist who is a recognized communicator in your field
•Demonstrated media savvy, political knowledge, ability to converse on many issues
•Willingness and desire to promote yourself, engage in new media experiences, and reach media goals
Women representing diverse backgrounds, areas of expertise, professions, ethnicities, ages, geographical regions and levels of experience are encouraged to apply (including those who have previously applied).
Each class includes ten women from around the country who are trained over two separate weekends in New York City. Travel, accommodation, and training expenses are paid for completely by the WMC.
The above link is to the Project's home page, which more fully describes the program, and includes links to both an initial application page and a page where you can nominate someone else for inclusion. The application deadline for this class is September 3, 2010, with trainings to be held November 5-7 and December 3-5 in New York City.
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