YOJO Young Journalists Program 2026 in Greece | Fully Funded Opportunity

The YOJO Young Journalists Program 2026 in Athens, Greece, seeks enthusiastic, young storytellers eager to enter professional journalism. Recent graduates worldwide, including those from Pakistan, are invited to apply for this engaging training.

This program offers a chance to work in a modern, digital newsroom and gain practical experience in impactful, ethical journalism.

About the YOJO Program

The YOJO Program, supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and run by iMEdD (Incubator for Media Education and Development), seeks to prepare future journalists. It will offer modern tools, ethical guidelines, and newsroom experience. In Athens, participants will work on actual stories. They'll also get training and learn multimedia journalism, including video, AR/VR, and data reporting.

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Program Details

Key Features

• Video-first journalism: Develop reporting skills using short-form video and on-camera techniques.
• Digital innovation: Use AI, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and data visualization in your work.
• Hands-on reporting: Report on stories in the field, both locally and internationally.
• Mentorship: Get training and advice from experienced media professionals.
• Real-world impact: Publish your work in different languages across various platforms.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants should:

• Be recent graduates (October 2023 onward) or in the final year of undergraduate or graduate studies (graduating by December 2025).
• Be fluent in English (Greek language skills are optional).
• Be able to move to Athens, Greece.
• No prior experience in a newsroom is needed.

Pakistani nationals may apply and the program is open to candidates from all countries.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on Greek market standards.
• Relocation assistance for moving to Athens.
• Training on ethical, digital, and data-focused reportage.
• Access to professional-grade equipment, studio, and tools for creating multimedia content.
• Opportunities for international media exposure and global collaboration.

Application Deadline

Kindly submit your application by 31 July, 2025. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance! Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.