Apply to be a Greenlee School Potter Digital Ambassador

You’ll help Iowa news organizations launch social media accounts and strategies, create digital content or experiment with new technologies.

You will work in-person in their newsroom Jan. 5-9, 2026. You will receive a $1,500 stipend, and RJI will cover the costs of your lodging.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 22, 2025.

We will notify students of their acceptance by Oct. 10. There will be mandatory training for accepted students on Friday, Dec. 12 held virtually.

First Name *

Last Name *

University Email Address *

Gmail Address *

Cell Phone (include area code) *

Where will you be during winter break? (city, state) *

Year of Graduation *

Experience With Digital Technologies: Tell us what experience you've had with digital technologies, including audio, video, photo, social media platforms, interpreting analytics, AI experience and any other skills you have learned. *

Share any high school, collegiate or professional newsroom experience. *

Skills: Check the box that corresponds to your experience. Low means basic level, medium means some experience, and high means you've had a great deal of experience. This will help with placement to match newsroom needs.

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Interviewing *

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Social Media *

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Interpret Analytics *

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Photo *

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Video *

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Audio *

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Graphics *

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Editing *

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Project Management *

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AI Tools *

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Anything Else: Further details or other skills, like speaking multiple languages; related classes you may be taking; any potential concerns or conflicts; or anything else you think I should know. *

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Apply to be a Greenlee School Potter Digital Ambassador