Trusted Creator Training Fellowship
As the new trusted voices of our time, content creators have both an outsized influence on shaping public opinion, as well as an outsized responsibility to get the information they are delivering to their audiences right. News Creator Corps’ flagship program is a training fellowship for information-focused content creators. Our cohorts are made up of independent creators who provide a service to their community, whether that’s restaurant openings, public health information, parenting discussions, or local stories. The fellowship teaches tactical skills like fact-checking, sourcing, and interviewing to ensure the creators are disseminating accurate information. Fellows receive a $5,000 stipend.
Rural Creator Fellowship
More than 3,500 local news outlets have closed in the past two decades, and rural communities have been hit hardest. The Rural Creator Fellowship trains trusted local voices — whether experienced content creators or community members new to public information sharing — in the journalism skills needed to fill that gap. The 5-week virtual program covers fact-checking, sourcing, public records research, and ethical reporting, so fellows can create accurate, community-focused content their neighbors can rely on. Fellows receive a $3,500 stipend.
The NCC Collective
When creators complete an NCC fellowship, they don’t just walk away with new skills — they join a network. The Collective is our nationwide community of accredited, accuracy-trained creators: a growing roster of trusted voices covering politics, health, law, science, culture, and more, with a combined reach of over 5 million followers. Collective members receive ongoing support, resources, and community. Organizations looking to get their work in front of highly engaged, fact-focused creators can advertise in the Collective’s weekly newsletter or partner with our members directly.
Community Amplification Program
The Community Projector Program connects community groups, nonprofits, local government agencies, and civic organizations with content creators and trusted messengers to spread the word about important programs and resources. These creators work across platforms, mostly frequently on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack, and have deeply engaged audiences. We are particularly interested in supporting projects around topics that frequently confront misinformation and disinformation, such as health and wellness, election integrity and civic engagement, immigration, and weather and climate.
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Events
News Creator Corps hosts virtual and IRL events at the intersection of creators, information, and journalism. Have an idea? Get in touch.
Battling Burnout For Creators And Their Audiences
July 22, 2026 at 1:00pm Eastern
Virtual
Join The Jed Foundation and News Creator Corps for an honest conversation about what burnout can look and feel like for creators, what you can do about it, and how to navigate creating content for audiences who may also be burnt out. This workshop is built around your experiences and meets you where you are. You’ll receive applicable strategies and resources to prevent or manage burnout and a path to keep the momentum going long after the session ends.
Come ready to share, learn, and connect with fellow creators.
How to cover campaign finance data as a creator
August 5, 2026 at 12:30pm Eastern
Virtual
News Creator Corps and OpenSecrets are hosting a webinar for creators on how to find, analyze, and share campaign finance data.
By the time Election Day arrives, billions of dollars will have been spent – but where exactly is it coming from? Following the trail through PACs, super PACs, political parties and campaigns can feel like an impossible maze. In this session, OpenSecrets shows you how to crack the code. We’ll give you the practical skills needed to turn complex campaign finance data into the content your audience demands. We’ll cover essential finance laws, FEC document navigation, and introduce brand-new OpenSecrets tools built to break down candidates and individual races. Don’t just report on the election – uncover who is funding it.
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