Solo Campus Correspondent (Student Journalist / Beat Reporter)
This is an unpaid student fellowship with no stipend or salary. It is 100% free to join with zero application or registration fees. It is designed for students seeking practical reporting experience, published bylines under their own name, and verified editorial credentials.
Role Overview
Individual reporting fellowship for passionate student writers, researchers, and campus journalists. Report on academic ground realities, youth policy, college festivals, and local leaders from your college town.
Key Responsibilities
- Pitch and report 2 to 3 original campus or city stories per month.
- Interview inspiring student leaders, startup founders, professors, and eminent local figures.
- Write engaging, factual news copy following RDU Global wire style and verification standards.
- Coordinate with our visual desk or capture your own authentic event photographs.
Candidate Requirements
- Currently enrolled student at any recognized Indian college or university.
- Clear, articulate English writing skills with curiosity for investigative reporting.
- Ability to independently conduct interviews and verify factual claims.
- No prior formal media experience required — passion and consistency matter most.
What We Provide
- Articles published under your own name and searchable on Google.
- Dedicated author profile page and published clips for higher education or job applications.
- One-on-one editorial coaching from national desk editors.
- Official Letter of Recommendation (LOR) upon successful completion.
Content Ownership & Copyright Policy
You retain full moral attribution and byline credit. All published dispatches and photojournalism will carry your name. You are completely free to link to your articles and include them in your portfolios, CVs, and higher education applications.
By submitting articles and photographs to RDU Global, you grant RDU Global a worldwide digital license to fact-check, edit, publish, format, archive, and syndicate your work across our digital publications and news feeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Summary
Takes ~3 minutes • Direct review by the Senior Editorial Desk
Ready to Report from Your Campus & City?
Submit your application today. Get published under your own name, receive direct editorial guidance, and build a verifiable portfolio of journalism.