YOJO Application Form

1. Personal Information

Answering all questions is required to continue to the next section of the application form.

First Name*

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

Country of Citizenship*

What is the country of issue of your passport?*

Current country of residence*

Current city of residence*

If you don't live in Athens, are you willing to relocate to work for YOJO?*

Yes

No

Social Media Handles

any number of links to add

Please upload your CV/Resume*

.doc or .PDF format - the file name should include your last name (e.g., Smith_resume.doc)

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Email address*

Phone number*

with country code

2. Academic Qualifications

Answering all questions is required to continue to the next section of the application form.

Are you a recent graduate (within the past 18 months) or a final-year student?*

Yes

No

Please indicate the University/Institution you attend/graduated from.*

Please indicate the Degree Program you are enrolled in/graduated from.*

Please indicate your Graduation Date or Expected Graduation Date.*

If Graduation is expected please list the remaining subjects or requirements before graduation.*

Example: Final-year thesis, Advanced Media Ethics, Digital Storytelling Project

Please indicate relevant coursework or academic achievements:*

List any courses, projects, or achievements that highlight your interest in journalism, media, or storytelling.

3. Language Proficiency

Answering all questions is required to continue to the next section of the application form.

Please indicate your primary language*

Proficiency in English*

Do you speak any other languages*

Yes

No

Additional languages*

Language

Level

5. Work or Practical Experience

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Have you participated in any of the following?*

Internships in journalism or media

Freelancing work in journalism or media

Student/Personal media projects (e.g., campus newspaper, podcast, or video production)

Social media campaigns or projects

Briefly describe your most relevant experience*

Example: "I interned at X News where I produced short-form videos for Instagram and covered local political events”. Please specify at what point of your studies. (100-150 words)

6. Portfolio

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Provide links to 2-3 work samples

Submit links to any of the following: articles, videos, blog posts, social media campaigns, podcasts, other multimedia projects, or relevant academic work, such as research papers or journalism-related coursework.

7. Personal Statement Video

Answering all questions is required to continue to the next section of the application form.

Please upload a 90-second Personal Statement Video. In this video, introduce yourself and explain why you want to join YOJO. Be creative and concise.

Choose one of the following two options to submit your video:

File Upload (up to 100 MB):

You can upload your video file directly (accepted formats: .mp4, .mov, or .avi) with a maximum size of 100 MB. The filename should include your last name (e.g., Dimitriadis_Statement.mov).

Accepted file types: mp4, mov, avi, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Paste a Link

Alternatively, you may paste a link to your video hosted on a platform such as YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or Dropbox – don’t use WeTransfer with expiration date. Make sure the link is public (not password protected) or accessible with the link at all times.

Please choose only one submission method. Do not submit both a file and a link.

8. Written Statements

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What are your long-term goals in journalism or media?*

Share how you hope to grow as a journalist and what you envision as the trajectory of your career. (150-200 words)

What types of stories are you most interested in reporting and why?*

Discuss the themes, topics, or issues that capture your attention. Why do these stories matter to you? (150-250 words)

Why do you want to Join YOJO?*

Share how you see YOJO fitting into your career aspirations, explain your motivation, what excites you about the program. (150-200 words)

Which YOJO desk would you like to join?*

check any that apply

Enterprise

International

Political

Investigative

Data

Immersive

Social

9. Military Duty

Answering all questions is required to continue to the next section of the application form.

Have you completed or are you exempt from military service (if applicable)*

This question applies to applicants from countries where military service is mandatory. If you are applying from a country where military service is not mandatory, click the ‘Does not apply’ button.

Does not apply

Completed

Exempt

Not yet completed (please explain below)

Not yet completed explaination*

10. References

Answering all questions is required to continue to the next section of the application form.

Please provide contact information for two recommenders who can speak to your interest and/or experience in journalism, media, or storytelling. Recommenders can include professors, internship supervisors, or others who have overseen your work or studies.

Recommender 1

Recommender 1 - Name*

Name

Recommender 1 - Relationship to You*

Relationship to You

Recommender 1 - Organization/Institution*

Organization/Institution

Recommender 1 - Title*

Title

Recommender 1 - Email Address*

Email Address

Recommender 1 - Phone Number*

Phone Number

Recommender 2

Recommender 2 - Name*

Name

Recommender 2 - Relationship to You*

Relationship to You

Recommender 2 - Organization/Institution*

Organization/Institution

Recommender 2 - Title*

Title

Recommender 2 - Email Address*

Email Address

Recommender 2 - Phone Number*

Phone Number

11. Alignment with YOJO’s Mission

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Alignment with YOJO’s Mission*

Describe how you see reporting and storytelling playing a role in civic engagement and positive change. (100-150 words)

12. Application Agreement

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Acknowledgment*

I confirm that the information I provide in this application is accurate and that all submitted works are my own. I have been informed of and accept both the terms of use of the website www.imedd.org, which are available through the link https://www.imedd.org/imedd-terms-of-use/, the iMEdD Privacy Policy, which is available through the link https://www.imedd.org/privacy-policy/ as well as the terms of participation of this application, which are available through the link https://www.imedd.org/terms-of-participation-in-yojo-of-imedd/ and I provide my explicit consent for iMEdD to use my personal data exclusively for the purpose of evaluating this application and communicating with me regarding both this application and its possible development.

Signature*

Type Full Name

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