The Allbritton Journalism Institute announced today that Kevin Grant has been named its new executive director. As its new executive director, Grant will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of AJI, overseeing the educational program, the annual recruitment of AJI fellows, job placement for fellows upon completion of the program and fundraising to support… Continue reading Allbritton Journalism Institute Names Kevin Grant Next Executive Director
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Two Allbritton Journalism Institute Fellows Win Science Reporting Award
NOTUS is proud to announce that two of its reporters have won a Silver Award in Science Reporting from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Emily Kennard and Margaret Manto — both of whom are Allbritton Journalism Institute fellows — received this recognition in the “small outlet” category of the 2025 AAAS Kavli Science… Continue reading Two Allbritton Journalism Institute Fellows Win Science Reporting Award
NOTUS to partner with a growing list of local news outlets to close the gap between voters and elected officials
NOTUS announced today that it is expanding the Washington Bureau Initiative, a program where political reporting from its Washington newsroom is co-published with local outlets across the country to ensure that leaders are held accountable by constituents at home. NOTUS reporting from Congress, the White House and key federal agencies will be made available to… Continue reading NOTUS to partner with a growing list of local news outlets to close the gap between voters and elected officials
Allbritton Journalism Institute Announces Third Class of Reporting Fellows
Now in its third year, AJI welcomes its new cohort of fellows who will train under AJI faculty and report for NOTUS, covering national politics and how Washington works. May 7, 2025 — The Allbritton Journalism Institute (AJI) announced today 10 new fellows who will join its two-year program that trains the next generation of… Continue reading Allbritton Journalism Institute Announces Third Class of Reporting Fellows
Allbritton Journalism Institute Names Arielle Elliott, Former Bloomberg Executive, as First CEO of NOTUS
March 25, 2025 – The Allbritton Journalism Institute (AJI) announced today that it has hired Arielle Elliott, a business leader with a track record of growing revenue to support high-quality journalism, to serve as the chief executive officer of NOTUS. Since its launch in January 2024, NOTUS has quickly made a name for itself with… Continue reading Allbritton Journalism Institute Names Arielle Elliott, Former Bloomberg Executive, as First CEO of NOTUS
NOTUS Launches “Washington Bureau Initiative” to Serve Local Communities With Major Grant From Google News Initiative
NOTUS and the Allbritton Journalism Institute announced today that they are partnering with a group of local newsrooms around the country to provide their readers with critical accountability reporting from Washington. Supported by a $500,000 grant from the Google News Initiative, the AJI-NOTUS Washington Bureau Initiative will give readers in local communities the reporting they… Continue reading NOTUS Launches “Washington Bureau Initiative” to Serve Local Communities With Major Grant From Google News Initiative
Allbritton Journalism Institute Announces New Class of Reporting Fellows Ahead of 2024 Election
Marking one year since its founding, AJI welcomes its new cohort of fellows who will train under AJI faculty and report for NOTUS, covering national politics and the inner workings of Washington. May 20, 2024 — The Allbritton Journalism Institute (AJI) announced today 10 new fellows who will join its two-year training program designed to… Continue reading Allbritton Journalism Institute Announces New Class of Reporting Fellows Ahead of 2024 Election
Allbritton Journalism Institute Announces Hiring of Haley Byrd Wilt and Jasmine Wright
The Allbritton Journalism Institute (AJI) announced today the addition of two accomplished journalists: Haley Byrd Wilt and Jasmine Wright. Haley and Jasmine will be reporters with NOTUS, AJI’s nonprofit publication. They will serve as mentors for AJI’s cohort of fellows as well as produce sharp reporting for NOTUS, which launches in January of 2024. AJI… Continue reading Allbritton Journalism Institute Announces Hiring of Haley Byrd Wilt and Jasmine Wright
Allbritton Journalism Institute Announces Hiring of Elise Foley
The Allbritton Journalism Institute (AJI) announced today the addition of Elise Foley, a brilliant journalist with over a decade of experience as an editor and reporter in Washington. Elise will serve as a senior editor for the institute’s soon-to-launch non-profit publication. She will also be a mentor at AJI, working closely with this year’s inaugural… Continue reading Allbritton Journalism Institute Announces Hiring of Elise Foley
Allbritton Journalism Institute Announces Hiring of Alex Roarty
The Allbritton Journalism Institute (AJI) announced today the addition of Alex Roarty, an accomplished journalist with over a decade of experience covering Washington politics and campaigns. Alex will be a reporter for the institute’s non-profit newsroom set to launch later this year. He brings with him an immense knowledge and sourcing base and will help… Continue reading Allbritton Journalism Institute Announces Hiring of Alex Roarty