Report for America (RFA) has successfully placed 759 corps members in 429 newsrooms since its launch in 2017. The initiative, which aims to bolster local journalism, offers a year of service with potential for a second year, partially funded by RFA. While one-third of participants do not finish the program, many do secure permanent positions. For the 2024-2025 corps, 181 reporters were placed, with 55% obtaining permanent roles. Moreover, 82% of alumni remain in journalism in various capacities, demonstrating the program's long-term impact on the field.
"Since 2018, RFA has placed 759 corps members in 429 host newsrooms and they have produced more than 100,000 stories, highlighting the initiative's significant impact on local journalism."
"For the 2024-2025 corps year, 181 reporters were placed in 152 newsrooms and 55% of them were hired into permanent positions at the end of the corps year, indicating an upward trend in job retention."
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