Join AAJA’s 2026 VOICES cohort! 

AAJA is seeking passionate undergraduate and graduate storytellers who are eager to improve their reporting skills by participating in an intensive, multimedia fellowship program. Selected fellows will be given the opportunity to produce ambitious reporting on wide-range of AANHPI issues to be featured on the AAJA VOICES website and republished with community partners. Previous fellows produced stories that were republished in a number of news outlets including: Tampa Bay Times, Technical.ly, AsAmNews, and India Currents.

We’re also recruiting professional editors to mentor and guide the students. VOICES editors oversee reporting projects, lead training sessions, and help students transition from the classroom to professional newsrooms. This is a unique opportunity for journalists and media professionals seeking to exercise their leadership skills in a volunteer capacity. It’s also a chance to serve the AAJA community by mentoring and guiding future journalists.

The following positions are available for editors:

    • Managing editor – Oversees VOICES editorial direction, builds curriculum, manages timelines, and ensures teams are productive. Requires leadership, big-picture thinking, and quick decision-making. Serves as the main volunteer lead for the program.
    • Deputy editor – Bridges Managing Editor and teams, supervises stories, provides feedback, and ensures progress. Needs strong organization and adaptability.
    • Assignment editor – Assigns and coordinates stories, keeps reporters on track, and ensures balanced coverage. Key skills: communication, detail-oriented, and collaborative problem-solving.

VOICES 2026 will include hands-on training and project work starting in the spring and culminating in person at #AAJA26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 24-28.

For editors, application requirements include an online portfolio, resume, and answers to short questions.

The deadline for editor applications is Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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