ProPublica Selects 11 Journalists for Investigative Editor Training
ProPublica has selected 11 journalists for its 2026 Investigative Editor Training Program, aimed at enhancing editorial skills in investigative reporting. The program includes a five-day intensive boot camp in New York, followed by ongoing virtual seminars and mentorship from ProPublica senior editors. This initiative supports accountability journalism at a critical time for the industry, with over 130 applicants this year.
- ▪The 2026 cohort consists of 11 journalists from various news organizations across the country.
- ▪Participants will undergo a five-day intensive editing boot camp in New York.
- ▪The program has trained more than 31 journalists since its establishment in 2023.
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| Original publisher | ProPublica |
| Canonical URL | https://www.propublica.org/article/propublica-editor-training-cohort-2026 |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 21:30:00 +0000 |
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From left to right, top row: Aaron Sankin, Deblina Chakraborty, Josh McGhee, Rosalie Chan, Padma Rama. Middle row: Karen Chávez, Kynala Phillips, Yoohyun Jung, Margaret Ho, Kevin Uhrmacher. Bottom row: Thy Vo. Collage by ProPublica. Source images: Courtesy of the journalists. ProPublica Selects 11 Journalists for Investigative Editor Training The 2026 cohort of 11 journalists will receive intensive training and mentorship from ProPublica editors and staff. by Talia Buford May 18, 2026, 5:30 pm {"componentName":"ShareToolsRebrand","props":{"pageTitle":"","pageUrl":"https://www.propublica.org/article/propublica-editor-training-cohort-2026"},"contextArray":[]} {"componentName":"DarkModeToggleRebrand","props":{},"contextArray":[]} Contrast Change Appearance AutoLightDark Eleven journalists…
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