Good morning!

Today we have an exciting announcement: For the first time in AHCJ’s history, we are welcoming a full-time development officer to the organization.

We are thrilled to have Melody Morgan join the AHCJ team. Melody will be instrumental in securing funding and partnerships that allow us to continue providing valuable training and education for reporters covering health nationwide.

A role like this is critical not only to the ongoing, day-to-day operations of AHCJ, but also to the future success and sustainability of the organization.

Feel free to welcome Melody by sending her an email at melody@healthjournalism.org!

Best,

Kelsey Ryan

Executive Director

AHCJ

AHCJ invests in long-term sustainability
by hiring its first development officer

Melody Morgan, an adaptive, purpose-driven leader with more than 13 years of experience in development, joins AHCJ as its first development officer.

In this new role, she will create and execute a fundraising plan that builds on AHCJ’s previous relationships with foundations while developing new strategies for diversifying revenue. Read more

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Upcoming Events

May 10: AHCJ Webinar - Covering the lawsuit that could limit free preventive care

May 18: AHCJ Lunch & Learn - Pitching and writing profiles

Career Development / Sponsored Content

Nova Institute Media Fellowship

Fellowships, Internships & Training Date posted: 04/18/23
The new Nova Media Fellowship supports print, broadcast, and digital journalists who wish to immerse themselves in the health field and complete media projects that explore the many factors that promote well-being, prevent disease, contribute to healing and increase an individual’s ability to flourish and live a fulfilling life. Ideal applicants are full-time journalists with established records of publication or broadcast in local, regional, or national markets or among targeted audiences/constituencies and have relevant full-time experience. Fellowships are full-time, last for 12 months and receive an award of $105,000. Applications close July 5, 2023. MORE INFO

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