What is Community Journalism?
View the 2027 Community Journalism Program Overview
Community Journalism combines the professionalism and far-reaching network of traditional media with the internal knowledge and connections of local communities to create more accessible and collaborative research, sourcing, reporting, and news-making.
From identifying underreported stories to shaping how they are told, community journalists produce local news that better informs the public, strengthens their neighborhoods, and bolsters civic participation.
Application Deadline for the 2027 Community Journalism Program extended to November 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Click here to apply!
The Work of the HumanitiesDC Community Journalism Program
Launched in Fall 2023, the Community Journalism Program is a free 17-week training program designed to equip D.C. residents with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to tell the stories that matter most to them and their communities.
Led by professional journalists, in-person workshops cover basic print journalism skills and best practices, including how to find credible information and sources, conduct interviews, outline and write news stories, edit articles, pitch stories to local media, and consider the ethics and impact of journalism.
Participants will also engage in alternating small group training sessions guided by local journalists who serve as mentors and story editors. By the end of the program, each participant is expected to complete a news article that will be pitched to local media outlets.
Please reach out to our Programs Team at programs@humanitiesdc.org with any questions about the program.