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==='''What is OpenNews?'''===
==='''What is OpenNews?'''===


Knight-Mozilla OpenNews (previously known as MoJo for "Mozilla + Journalism") is a 3 year project that will place creative thinkers with open web skillsets within news organizations for ten-month, paid fellowships. Knight-Mozilla Fellows will be tasked with developing new journalism tools built on open technologies.  
Knight-Mozilla OpenNews (previously known as MoJo for "Mozilla + Journalism") is a three-year project that will place creative thinkers with open web skillsets within news organizations for 10-month, paid fellowships. Knight-Mozilla Fellows will be tasked with developing new journalism tools built on open technologies.  


In addition, OpenNews is dedicated to strengthening and growing the community around journalism code through the sponsorship of [http://mozillaopennews.org/hackdays.html hack days], [http://sinker.tumblr.com/post/25174766112/opennews-learning-avengers-assemble organizing learning labs], our [http://mozillaopennews.org/getinvolved.html community calls], and [http://sinker.tumblr.com/post/24608770472/opennews-source-comes-into-focus the soon-to-be launched website Source].
In addition, OpenNews is dedicated to strengthening and growing the community around journalism code through the sponsorship of [http://mozillaopennews.org/hackdays.html hack days], [http://sinker.tumblr.com/post/25174766112/opennews-learning-avengers-assemble organizing learning labs], our [http://mozillaopennews.org/getinvolved.html community calls], and [http://sinker.tumblr.com/post/24608770472/opennews-source-comes-into-focus the website Source].


==='''Who's involved?

'''  ===
==='''Who's involved?

'''  ===


Currently, the [http://www.knightfoundation.org/ Knight Foundation] and [http://www.mozilla.org/foundation/ Mozilla] are the primary partners. In 2012, we have Fellows at five: BBC, Boston.com, the Guardian, Al Jazeera English, and Zeit Online. In 2013 we will expand to include the New York Times, ProPublica, Spiegel Online, and La Nacion. We welcome any individual or organization interested in solving journalism's technology challenges [http://mozillaopennews.org/getinvolved.html to get involved] in the growing community that is supporting the project.
Currently, the [http://www.knightfoundation.org/ Knight Foundation] and [http://www.mozilla.org/foundation/ Mozilla] are the primary partners. In 2012, we had Fellows at five host news organizations: BBC, Boston.com, the Guardian, Al Jazeera English, and Zeit Online. In 2013 we expanded to include the New York Times, ProPublica, Spiegel Online, and La Nacion. In addition to those partners, we are working closely with the Hacks/Hackers network, with many universities, and with numerous other news organizations. We welcome any individual or organization interested in solving journalism's technology challenges [http://mozillaopennews.org/getinvolved.html to get involved] in the growing community that is supporting the project.
 
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Who is the Knight Foundation?
'''  ===
 
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation advances journalism in the digital age and invests in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Knight Foundation focuses on projects that promote informed and engaged communities and lead to transformational change. For more, visit [http://www.knightfoundation.org knightfoundation.org].


==='''Why is Mozilla interested in media and journalism?
'''  ===
==='''Why is Mozilla interested in media and journalism?
'''  ===


The news industry is a major player in the web space, and it is at a crossroads. Many players are making important web technology decisions and investments that will shape how we experience the web for years to come. We want to provide news organizations with open technology options as they make those decisions.
Because news it as the center of many people's web use, this is an opportunity to reach a huge population with Mozilla's open web values and working open technology.  
The news industry is a major player in the web space, and it is at a crossroads. Many players are making important web technology decisions and investments that will shape how we experience the web for years to come. We want to provide news organizations with open technology options as they make those decisions. 
Because news is at the center of many people's web use, this is an opportunity to reach a huge population with Mozilla's open web values and working with open technology.


==='''Is this initiative intended primarily for journalists, developers, or both?
'''  ===
==='''What is the Knight Foundation?
'''  ===



To be successful, we'll need a diverse set of minds coming to the table and offering ideas. While our cohort of fellows comes from tech backgrounds, this program is not successful it it doesn't engage everyone from developers to journalists and all points in between.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation advances journalism in the digital age and invests in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Knight Foundation focuses on projects that promote informed and engaged communities and lead to transformational change. For more, visit [http://www.knightfoundation.org knightfoundation.org].
 
==='''Who is eligible for a Knight-Mozilla fellowship? How do I apply for a Knight-Mozilla fellowship?

'''  ===
 
The first step in the process to become a fellow for the 2012-13 term involves [http://mozillaopennews.org/fellowships/apply.html filling out an application]. The deadline is August 11. The [http://mozillaopennews.org/fellowships fellowship page on MozillaOpenNews.org] includes additional details about the fellowship, benefits, and information about the first cohort of fellows.
 
==='''What kinds of organizations are eligible to host Knight-Mozilla fellows?

'''  ===
 
We want to place our fellows at host organizations where they will experience day-to-day production of original news content. The first criterion for organizations that will host fellows is that they are news-producing. In today's world, that could include a lot of organizations. People who complete the fellowship will not only demonstrate their technical chops, but they will also become experts in implementing innovations within the news-production context.


==='''How can I get involved?

'''  ===
==='''How can I get involved?

'''  ===


The first step is to visit the [http://mozillaopennews.org/getinvolved.html Get Involved page at mozillaopennews.org].
The first step is to visit the [http://mozillaopennews.org/getinvolved.html Get Involved page at mozillaopennews.org]. Depending on your skills and interests, you could [http://mozillaopennews.org/hackdays.html organize a hack day], [http://source.mozillaopennews.org/contribute/ contribute to Source], learn more about the [http://mozillaopennews.org/fellowships Knight-Mozila Fellowship], or [mailto:opennews@mozillafoundation.org let us know] how you'd like to connect.


==='''Are you concentrating on large news organizations or small ones?
'''  ===
==='''Is the fellowship intended primarily for journalists, developers, or both?
'''  ===
Our fellowships are generally (though not exclusively) with larger news organizations. This is because we want our fellows' year to be spent innovating and experimenting and that means that they need to be placed at organizations that have the capacity for and investment in innovation to set them up for success. That said, we are also working with many different sized news organizations on our Hack Day initiatives, feature the work of smaller news organizations in our forthcoming Source project, and have many other ways that smaller news orgs can get involved in OpenNews--drop us a line.


==='''
I don't speak English very well or live in the U.S. Can I still participate?
'''  ===
The Knight-Mozilla Fellowship program is designed specifically to engage developers, hackers, engineers, and technologists and bring them into the newsroom as fellows. The entire Knight-Mozilla OpenNews program, however, takes a broader look at participation and wants to engage both technically-minded individuals as well as journalists looking to engage in technological problems/solutions.


While there are aspects of our program that may be challenging to participate in without a working knowledge of English, we are an inclusive community and welcome participants from around the world.
 We strive for OpenNews to be an international program. In fact, four of our five partners in 2012 are hosting fellows outside of the US and we have helped with hack days on four continents.
For additional frequently asked questions about the Fellowship, please see the [http://mozillaopennews.org/fellowships/faq.html FAQ on the OpenNews website].


==Add your own questions here!==
==Add your own questions here!==


Really. Go ahead and register for a MozillaWiki account and add your questions. Or [mailto:opennews@mozillafoundation.org email us] and we'll add questions to this section.
Really. Go ahead and register for a MozillaWiki account and add your questions. Or [mailto:opennews@mozillafoundation.org email us] and we'll add questions to this section.
You can also check out [https://etherpad.mozilla.org/opennews-calls-June26 the Q&A from our community call] for additional answers about the Fellowship program.

Latest revision as of 23:34, 10 July 2013


What is OpenNews?

Knight-Mozilla OpenNews (previously known as MoJo for "Mozilla + Journalism") is a three-year project that will place creative thinkers with open web skillsets within news organizations for 10-month, paid fellowships. Knight-Mozilla Fellows will be tasked with developing new journalism tools built on open technologies.

In addition, OpenNews is dedicated to strengthening and growing the community around journalism code through the sponsorship of hack days, organizing learning labs, our community calls, and the website Source.

Who's involved?



Currently, the Knight Foundation and Mozilla are the primary partners. In 2012, we had Fellows at five host news organizations: BBC, Boston.com, the Guardian, Al Jazeera English, and Zeit Online. In 2013 we expanded to include the New York Times, ProPublica, Spiegel Online, and La Nacion. In addition to those partners, we are working closely with the Hacks/Hackers network, with many universities, and with numerous other news organizations. We welcome any individual or organization interested in solving journalism's technology challenges to get involved in the growing community that is supporting the project.

Why is Mozilla interested in media and journalism?


The news industry is a major player in the web space, and it is at a crossroads. Many players are making important web technology decisions and investments that will shape how we experience the web for years to come. We want to provide news organizations with open technology options as they make those decisions. 
Because news is at the center of many people's web use, this is an opportunity to reach a huge population with Mozilla's open web values and working with open technology.

What is the Knight Foundation?


The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation advances journalism in the digital age and invests in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Knight Foundation focuses on projects that promote informed and engaged communities and lead to transformational change. For more, visit knightfoundation.org.

How can I get involved?



The first step is to visit the Get Involved page at mozillaopennews.org. Depending on your skills and interests, you could organize a hack day, contribute to Source, learn more about the Knight-Mozila Fellowship, or let us know how you'd like to connect.

Is the fellowship intended primarily for journalists, developers, or both?


The Knight-Mozilla Fellowship program is designed specifically to engage developers, hackers, engineers, and technologists and bring them into the newsroom as fellows. The entire Knight-Mozilla OpenNews program, however, takes a broader look at participation and wants to engage both technically-minded individuals as well as journalists looking to engage in technological problems/solutions.

For additional frequently asked questions about the Fellowship, please see the FAQ on the OpenNews website.

Add your own questions here!

Really. Go ahead and register for a MozillaWiki account and add your questions. Or email us and we'll add questions to this section.

You can also check out the Q&A from our community call for additional answers about the Fellowship program.

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