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 and connects content creators with news organizations, nonprofits, and other institutions to expand the reach of accurate and trustworthy information.
Fellows have access to lively discussion forums with program directors and colleagues to brainstorm ideas, troubleshoot questions, and enjoy camaraderie. Fellows receive a $5,000 stipend and will be eligible for additional compensation through paid creator programs with NCC news organization, nonprofit, and public relations partners.
Applications for the Spring 2026 fellowship are now open and will close on December 31, 2025. The cohort will meet virtually once a week from February 23 to April 24, 2026.
Events
News Creator Corps hosts virtual and IRL events at the intersection of creators, information, and journalism. Have an idea? Get in touch.
How to find good health information to share with your audience
January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm Eastern
Virtual
News Creator Corps invites creators and community messengers to join this masterclass with Dr. Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD, Yale Emergency Scholar and founder of the health and science newsletter You Can Know Things. Health, medical, and wellness information is the number one topic of misinformation spread across the internet, and it touches every focus area from politics and parenting to sports and travel. In this session, Dr. Panthagani will provide guidance and resources on the ever increasingly difficult question: Where can I find accurate health information I can trust?
Climate science for creators: Sharing accurate info about a warming world
January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm Eastern
Virtual
News Creator Corps and Climate Central are teaming up on a masterclass for content creators, community messengers, and journalists on the essentials of climate science and how a warming world is already shaping daily life—from extreme weather and health impacts to rising costs and even favorite pastimes like sports. You’ll leave with practical, ready-to-use skills: how and when to weave relevant climate information into your stories, and access to science-backed tools and resources you can start using right away. Whether you’re new to climate topics or looking to sharpen your climate IQ, this session will help you tell richer, more accurate stories that resonate—empowering your audience to connect the dots between everyday experiences and a warming world.
Creator Coffee and Cocktails Hour
January 15, 2026 at 4-6:00pm Central
Nashville, Tennessee
Join News Creator Corps for a coffee, mocktails, and cocktails happy hour for independent creators who create content that connects people. We’ll be sharing one-pagers on how you can help your community by identifying misinformation, as well as tips on taking care of your mental health and safety.
Tactics and Frameworks To Help Creators Combat Extremism Across Topics
January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm Eastern
Virtual
News Creator Corps invites creators and community messengers to join this masterclass with A.W. Ohlheiser, a media expert in covering extremism and internet culture. It’s never been easier for extremists to get views, and communicators seeking to help their audiences understand this environment are competing for attention on the same platforms and facing obstacles like targeted harassment. A.W. will break down the process for evaluating and reporting on extremist content and disinformation, helping creators to determine their role in the story, the most responsible way to present the information to their audience, and how to minimize being hijacked by online extremists.
Understanding the power higher education has in your community
January 29, 2026 at 2:30pm Eastern
Virtual
From employment and demographic changes to city development and culture, higher education shapes the future of every community, but to many of us, it’s just a lofty umbrella term for people who attend expensive four year colleges and elite universities. This belief disconnects citizens from their local colleges, fuels skepticism, and prevents people from getting information they need to engage with these powerful actors in their communities. But we can change that. You know your audience well. With help, you can provide them with relevant factual information they need to navigate these systems. You’ll hear from an expert journalist at Open Campus, a nonprofit news organization that ensures communities have the independent information they need about higher ed.
Creator Legal 101: Protecting your content, brand, and money
February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm Eastern
Virtual
In this training, creator attorney Brittany Ratelle shows you how to protect your content, brand, and money when working with brands and partners. You’ll learn how ownership, licensing, exclusivity, and liability really work for modern creators, and how to spot bad deals and negotiate better contracts for yourself before they become expensive problems. Come for the clarity, leave with some legal quick-wins and a roadmap for lasting legal armor.