The Texas Tribune welcomes a new group of fellows this fall
Tribune fellowships offer students the opportunity to launch their careers with real-world experience. Full Story
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Andy Alford
Director of Recruitment, Training and Career Development
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Andy Alford is the director of recruitment, training and career development. She also manages the Tribune’s fellowship program, which employs student fellows to work in all areas of the organization, including on teams in the newsroom, as well as the events, product development, and marketing and communication teams. Andy came to the Tribune in 2022 after a long stretch at the Austin American-Statesman, where she rose from reporter to managing editor. She was born in Dallas and graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in journalism.
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A Texas-size welcome to 14 summer fellows joining the Tribune
Fellows work with experienced professionals across the Tribune, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and valuable skills. Full Story
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Texas Tribune spring fellows start the year full of promise
Fellows play critical roles in and in support of our newsroom. Full Story
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Meet the newest class of Tribune fellows
Fellows play key roles in the most important work of the Tribune, helping with The Texas Tribune Festival and covering the biennial legislative sessions, education and the environment, among other important topics. Full Story
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T-Squared: Welcoming new fellows in photojournalism, reporting and marketing
They’re joining us thanks to partnerships between the Poynter Institute and Stand Together Fellowships, The New York Times and the National Center on Disability and Journalism, and Google News Initiative and the Institute for Nonprofit News. Full Story
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T-Squared: Meet the Tribune’s 2023 summer fellows
Tribune fellows boost our journalism while gaining valuable experience in all aspects of the operation of a modern news organization. Full Story
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T-Squared: Texas Tribune 2022 diversity report shows progress
Varied backgrounds and points of view among staff members help the Tribune to better connect with the diverse residents of Texas. Full Story
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T-Squared: Introducing our spring 2023 fellows
Tribune fellows have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in all aspects of the operation of a modern news organization. Full Story
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T-Squared: New journalism fellowship for HBCU students
Fellowships will be available in spring, summer and fall for Texas graduate and undergraduate students at historically Black colleges and universities. Full Story
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T-Squared: Introducing our fall 2022 student fellows
These 14 students are from diverse backgrounds but share a desire to support the Tribune’s mission of informing and engaging Texans. Full Story
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