The Issam Abdallah Visual Journalist Fellowship: A Year of Immersive Storytelling

Issam Abdallah, a courageous Reuters visual journalist, was killed on October 13, 2023, while covering cross-border shelling on the Israeli-Lebanon border. Issam dedicated his life to capturing the human impact of conflict, injustice, and hope through powerful visual storytelling. He believed in the transformative power of images to connect us, foster empathy, and inspire change.

Honor Issam's Legacy. Become a Reuters Visual Journalist.

Reuters is launching the Issam Abdallah Visual Journalist Fellowship to honor his memory and empower the next generation of visual storytellers. This year-long, paid fellowship, based in our Dubai bureau, offers a unique opportunity for a talented visual journalist (with up to five years of experience) to immerse themselves in impactful news reporting across the region.

The start date for the fellowship will be Monday 5th May 2025.

Immerse Yourself in Meaningful Storytelling

This fellowship provides hands-on training, an intensive learning program, and mentorship from senior Reuters leaders. You'll focus on human-centred reporting, embracing Issam's commitment to empathy and compelling visual narratives.

About the Role

As a Reuters Fellow, you will:

Report global news: Contribute to Reuters' coverage of the world's most important stories from our Dubai bureau.

Develop compelling narratives: Pitch and produce impactful stories for broadcast and digital platforms, from breaking news to in-depth features.

Master visual storytelling: Hone your skills in filming, editing, and crafting compelling narratives under tight deadlines.

Collaborate and innovate: Work effectively both independently and as part of a dynamic team, embracing new technologies and diverse perspectives.

Source and verify: Proactively identify and verify user-generated content (UGC) and third-party information, especially during breaking news events.

Uphold journalistic ethics: Adhere to Reuters' Trust Principles of independence, integrity, and freedom from bias.

About You

To be considered for this fellowship, you will likely have:

Proven news judgment and a keen eye for impactful visual storytelling.

Strong video shooting and editing skills (producing basic news edits under pressure).

Ability to write accurate and engaging news copy in English.

Proficiency in sourcing and verifying information, including UGC.

Adaptability, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Technical proficiency with video cameras and production software.

Familiarity with diverse media platforms, from traditional television to social media (TikTok, etc.).

Our Application Process:

The deadline for applications is Sunday 2nd February 2025 at 11.59pm GMT

Please apply with an up-to-date CV, Cover Letter and answer our application questions

This is more than a job; it's a chance to make a difference and honor a remarkable journalist's legacy.

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What's in it for you

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth: 

Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities  

Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists 

Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days 

Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories. 

About Reuters

Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.  

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We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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