Program Director, Fellowship
Program Director, Fellowship Compensation: $115,000 - $160,000+ in the US; £75,000 - £90,000+ in the UK Location: London / San Francisco (preferred); New York or Washington DC possible. Application deadline: Sunday, March 8, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early if a strong candidate is hired. The Tarbell Fellowship is one of the most competitive journalism programs in the world. We select 20 fellows from 1,600+ applicants and provide fully-funded placements at Bloomberg, The Guardian, TIME, and MIT Technology Review. We''re hiring a Fellowship Program Director to scale it during a critical period for AI reporting, leading the team that makes it happen. In your first year, you''ll grow the program from 15 to 30+ fellows annually, with ownership of a $3.5M+ budget. Strong performers will have a clear path to Chief Programs Officer within 18-24 months, overseeing all talent programs with a combined budget of $8M+. This is a rare opportunity to build a global network of AI reporters with the knowledge and resources required to cover AI during a transformative period. About the Tarbell Center The Tarbell Center for AI Journalism supports journalism that helps society navigate the development and deployment of advanced AI. We provide funding and training to strengthen AI reporting at major news outlets. Since 2023, we''ve raised $20M in funding and supported 50+ journalists through fellowships, grants, and residencies. We''re now entering a period
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