Katie says: "I'm beyond excited to have been selected for this year's fellowship. I can't wait to learn from a newsroom as prestigious as the Washington Post. I'm looking forward to getting to know the team, diving head first into US politics and seeing as much of the States as possible!"

Katie was interviewed by a distinguished panel including Matt Murray, Dan Balz, Kevin Sullivan, Steve Hendrix, William Booth and Karla Adam, and was up against a highly competitive shortlist.

Congratulations to @katietarrant.bsky.social the winner of @washingtonpost.com 's 2025 @sternbryanfellow.bsky.social.

For more details please go to city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/stern-bryan-fellowship

These include @cathynewman.bsky.social @helenrumbelow.bsky.social @michaelsavage.bsky.social Gary Younge, @masieghart.bsky.social and many more

Many early career journalists got their break/developed their career as a result of this

The @sternbryanfellow.bsky.social deadline is MONDAY! If you’re an early career British journalist don’t miss out on this opportunity to work for @washingtonpost.com for three months…

ONE WEEK TO GO! If you are an early career British journalist wanting to apply for the @sternbryanfellow.bsky.social
please remember the deadline is 3 March. Remember as well as your cover letter you need to include your cuttings and get your written references!

The @sternbryanfellow.bsky.social deadline is a week tomorrow. If you’re an early career British journalist don’t miss out on this opportunity to work for @washingtonpost.com
for three months & travel around the US for a month. city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/stern-bryan-fellowship

Find out more at www.city.ac.uk/prospective-...

I was on the road for almost all of my three months and reported from 10 states as Trump battled Harris to take his second term. It was endlessly fun and challenging while learning from some of the best editors in the business. (2/3)

@cheesemanab.bsky.social on her experience last year as the @sternbryanfellow.bsky.social 'There are simply no other opportunities in British journalism like the Stern-Bryan fellowship. It is a life changing opportunity that the Post packs full of unforgettable experiences. (1/3)

Stern-Bryan Fellowship | City, University of London Every year, a British journalist gets the chance to spend three months at the Washington Post.

Our most recent fellows are @alexandraheal.bsky.social and @cheesemanab.bsky.social - could you follow in their footsteps? NB you must submit 3 samples of work with your application AND two written references - see details here: city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/stern-bryan-fellowship

If you're a journalist on a regional media organisation, thinking about applying for @sternbryanfellow.bsky.social , do consider it - Sarah Neville was on the @yorkshirepost.co.uk
when she won it. See details here: city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/stern-bryan-fellowship

Looking forward to the weekend? If you're an early career British journalist, spend time reading up on the amazing opportunity that is @sternbryanfellow.bsky.social - 3 mths' work at @washingtonpost.com & 1 month's travel. city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/stern-bryan-fellowship

Former @sternbryanfellow.bsky.social winners who did this early in their career...Could *you* be the next @leloveluck.bsky.social @gabrielpogrund.bsky.social @sebastianepayne.bsky.social @billykenber.bsky.social? Apply here: city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/stern-bryan-fellowship

At @sternbryanfellow.bsky.social we have an awesome roll call - such as @maryfitzger.bsky.social @hels.bsky.social @taniabranigan.bsky.social who all did it at early stages in their career. Follow in their footsteps... city.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/stern-bryan-fellowship

So if this all applies to you - do look at the website and note the closing date 3 March www.city.ac.uk/prospective-...

It says this is for British journalists - what does this mean? Applications are open for British citizens, or those with settled status or ILR, working full-time or freelance for a British media outlet

What makes a successful Fellow? The most successful are those who are comfortable with a faster pace and a hunger to try lots of things. So if you have that attitude, great - apply!

What cuttings should I submit? Put in your best pieces that show work you've done. If you're a producer make sure you let us know what your role and what you contributed to a piece.

What kind of journalist do I have to be? We look at absolutely everyone. We've had Fellows who have come from newspapers, broadcast, digital and podcasters. You should have strong writing skills though.

In general, Stern Fellows usually have about 3-5 years' experience at a national outlet - but we have also had some very successful Fellows who have come from regional outlets or freelance.

What is early career? We don't define this in a formulaic way. Put simply, you should have had enough experience to be able to be able to be of good use to the National desk - while still early enough for this experience to really help your career.

Every year we get a lot of questions about the Stern-Bryan fellowship - so here's a few answers for those who might be considering applying....

Would you like to be the next Stern-Bryan fellow - who knows what you would end up doing? Find out more details about the fellowship here: www.city.ac.uk/prospective-...

"I hitched a lift with presidential candidate Ralph Nader. I’ll never forget traversing the country with him in his battered old car: there was no better way to learn about the country - and its politics." @cathynewman.bsky.social (2000)

“I managed to persuade Ben Bradlee to send me to the 1984 Republican Convention in Dallas. When he asked me...what I thought of the event, I said, ‘Well, it couldn’t be more different from a Tory party conference!’ @masieghart.bsky.social (1984)

"I flew on Air Force Two between several states with Joe Biden, had just 20 minutes to file on Michelle Obama addressing the Congressional Black Caucus gala dinner, and was in the office until 3am on election night waiting for Congressional results for Montana. @jamesrball.com (2012)

What could you expect to do as a @sternbryanfellow.bsky.social winner working for @washingtonpost.com ? Here are some of our previous winners' experiences....