MIJE encourages applications from both nonwhite and white candidates. Eligible applicants are from any nation outside Western Europe and North America. Priority is given to editors from countries in transition to democratic rule. It concludes with a couple of days of professional group activities and the final evaluation of the program in New York City. The Freedom Forum is seeking applications from print and broadcast journalists or other media managers with career goals in journalism for this educational program, which is designed to broaden understanding of the American media.
Participants also visit local media outlets and participate in lectures and seminars.
The program is open to journalists from Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Central and South America. Applicants must be working journalists with at least 2-3 years experience, and proficient in written and spoken English. A copy of working press credentials or equivalent. Three samples of your journalistic work, such as newspaper stories, editorials, transcripts or radio or video broadcast, or other published articles or photos. Do not send audio or video tapes.