The NBC/John Carroll University Meet the Press Fellowship is an opportunity exclusive to John Carroll University students in honor of the memory of Tim Russert ’72. It is awarded annually to a graduating senior. The Fellowship is a nine-month (September – May) position at Meet The Press, NBC’s number one rated Sunday morning public affairs program and the longest running television program in the world. A stipend is provided to cover living expenses in Washington, D.C.
This opportunity is open to all graduating Seniors from ALL MAJORS! Applications are now open and will close on November 1, 2024. Interviews for semi-finalists should take place between November 14, 2024 and November 15, 2024. Up to three finalists will be chosen to go to Washington D.C. where the Executive Producers of Meet The Press will choose their fellow. Finalist’s travel to Washington D.C. should be in January, 2025.
The JCU Meet the Press Fellowship application can be found at: https://www.jcu.edu/meet-the-press
For any questions, contact Dr. Brent Brossmann, Chair, Tim Russert Department of Communication at brossmann@jcu.edu or Dr. Colin Swearingen in the Department of Political Science at cswearingen@jcu.edu.