World Journalism Institute

Why do we need people of faith to join the media? Pitts unpacked the answer during the first WJI lecture on Sunday night. Young Pros is off to a strong start at North Greenville University with 17 students!

Are you a writer? Consider submitting your journalistic work for one of the Cordell Prizes. The first-place winner will receive $5,000. See submission guidelines at wji.world/cordellprizes! The application is closing this Friday!

Today is field reporting day in the video broadcast track! After learning how to tell a story for video from Brian Basham, Caleb Bailey, Myrna Brown, and Benjamin Owen, it was time to put what they learned into practice.

Flash back to Saturday! Students expanded their audio podcast skills! Steps in the 12-hour process: Interviewing in person ➡️writing an audio script➡️ receiving edits ➡️ recording narration ➡️ editing in Adobe Audition!

Led by WNG editors, WJIers in the digital news track began the week by working on Sifts. Published work so far: wng.org/sift/california-chem… wng.org/sift/judge-shoots-do… wng.org/sift/first-ever-enha… wng.org/sift/u-s-sweden-sign… wng.org/sift/four-dead-in-uk…

Happy Memorial Day! WJI students in the broadcast audio track hit the streets and got busy reporting at the parade!

Thirty-two students, two takes each, video editing, and the final product of a 2-minute video covering two Supreme Court cases!

Writers improve by having their work edited. So far, WORLD reporters have edited these pieces with students: 👉Tulip Festival stories 👉Obituary of a living celebrity 👉Mock press conference scripts 👉Peer Profiles

See a flashback to Saturday, when WJI students did boots-on-the-ground reporting at the 85th Tulip Festival in Orange City, Iowa.

Alliance Defending Freedom joined WJI to host a mock press conference. Two ADF Legal Counsel members, Christine Marsden and Jesse Pattison, presented the arguments of the Supreme Court cases, State of West Virginia v. B.P.J., and Little v. Hecox.

WJI College 2026 is off to a strong start! In Lee Pitts' first lecture, he shared how the painting Landscape with the Fall of Icarus is a lesson for journalists to draw attention to the things that go unnoticed. Stay tuned here to get the play-by-play of WJI this year!

📝✍️🎧 Do you know a high schooler keen to explore the world of media and journalism? Encourage them to check out WJI’s 5-day journalism camp, or email office@worldji.com for more details. Find more information here: wji.world/programs/high-scho…

If you applied, the WJI application review team looks forward to reviewing your submissions and scheduling a follow-up interview call with you! If you applied and haven't yet heard from the team, please follow up with us at office@worldji.com!

At WJI, hone your skills, explore your giftings, and connect with other professionals in the field of journalism! If you’re thinking about applying to WJI, turn it into a reality and submit your application by midnight. Email office@worldji.com with inquiries or questions!

“My favorite learning experience was the editing pods. In real time, I was able to learn how to write better from people who are really experienced in journalism.” Alyssa Griffith, WJI and Cedarville University alumna Apply for a WJI course this summer and before the deadline!

Since 1999, WJI has equipped hundreds of reporters to produce Biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires. Applications are due on Monday, March 23, at midnight Eastern time! 🔎 Learn more about our programs here: wji.world/programs

WJI is looking for candidates who are curious, persistent, and grounded in their faith. 🌱 🏁Submit your application today at wji.world/apply-now. 🏁 Or share this with a friend. WJI prepares writers for a career in the newsroom. 📰🎥🎧

Ahead of the WJI deadline, join our info session on Wednesday, March 17 to: 📋Learn more details and benefits of WJI 📷Hear WJI alumni share their experience ✍️ Learn tips for your application Share this post and register here: forms.gle/jQfPVKQKd6XK9Kh77

Q: Can WJI lead to job opportunities? A: Yes! WJI prepares alumni to work in the newsroom and also connects them with opportunities at WORLD and other publications. The application deadline is in one week. See wji.world/apply-now

Curious about WJI? Join our next info meeting on March 18 at 7 p.m. Eastern! The application submission deadline is next week. Read more about the event and sign up here: forms.gle/EnjMhwQ8NdBHiS9o7