Our flagship program is the Trusted Creators Fellowship, a training initiative for information-focused content creators. Our cohorts are made up of independent creators who provide a service to their community, whether that’s restaurant openings, public health information, parenting discussions, or local stories. The fellowship teaches tactical skills like fact-checking, sourcing, and interviewing to ensure the creators are disseminating accurate information and connects content creators with news organizations, nonprofits, and other institutions to expand the reach of accurate and trustworthy information.
The cohort will meet virtually once a week from February 23 to April 24. Class participants will have access to lively discussion forums with program directors and colleagues to brainstorm ideas, troubleshoot questions, and enjoy camaraderie. Creators chosen for this cohort will receive a $5,000 stipend and will be eligible for additional compensation through paid creator programs.
Who would benefit most from this program?
Creators only need an engaged following on a digital platform (i.e. Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Substack, YouTube, etc.), and a focus on providing information-based services to a specific community.
The 2025 fellowship class was a diverse group from across the country, spanning focus areas in everything from national politics and local issues to the NBA and travel.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 2025.
Upcoming Events
▪️ This week: Our first IRL workshop, which is in Philadelphia on December 3, is sold out, but you can join the wait list.
▪️How Comedy Helps Audiences Build Deeper Understanding of the NewsDecember 10 at 1 p.m. ETLate night TV has delivered news through comedy for decades, and this workshop, led by Emmy-winning Josh Burstein, reveals how basic improv and standup tactics can be integrated into anyone’s writing or performing style. In this highly interactive workshop, participants will leave with a strong understanding of where comedy can be employed differently with monologues, man on the street videos, explainers, and sketches. This class is designed for content creators, journalists, community messengers, and anyone providing information to a community. Participants are encouraged to come with a concept or news story that could be workshopped live with Josh and fellow attendees.
▪️Tactics and Frameworks To Help Creators Combat Extremism Across TopicsJanuary 21, 2026 at 1 p.m. ETIt’s never been easier for extremists to get views, and communicators seeking to help their audiences understand this environment are competing for attention on the same platforms and facing obstacles like targeted harassment. A.W. Ohlheiser, a media expert in covering extremism and internet culture, will break down the process for evaluating and reporting on extremist content and disinformation, helping creators to determine their role in the story, the most responsible way to present the information to their audience, and how to minimize being hijacked by online extremists.
What we’re reading
Columbia Journalism Review: Partying at Mar-a-Lago with the New MAGA Media Stars
Washington Post: How Democrats are building their own digital army
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There is significant interest in the programming, community, and best practices that we are building, and all signs indicate that creators need and want this type of support. In an effort to maximize our impact and serve the greatest number of creators and journalists, we are investing in additional programming as quickly as possible. By donating now, you are ensuring that the women-led News Creator Corps team has the support necessary to swing for the fences and hit the ground running in 2026.