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RTNDF Selects 12 Journalists for Expenses-Paid Fellowship to Germany

WASHINGTON -- For the 15th consecutive year, the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation will be conducting a two-week expenses-paid fellowship to Germany this fall for broadcast and multi-media journalists.

The German/American Journalist Exchange Program will run from September 13–28, 2008. Sponsored by the RIAS Berlin Commission, the program features briefings with top-level political, business and media figures in Germany and with NATO and European Union officials in Brussels. Participants will travel to Berlin, Dresden, Prague, and then Brussels. During the program the American journalists will also meet with German broadcasters and tour German radio and television stations.

The following 12 individuals have been selected to participate in the program this fall:

Alison Bryce, Producer, National Public Radio

Anqoinette Crosby, Correspondent/Producer, PBS

Mark Garrison, Producer, National Public Radio

Kathleen Graham, VP, Programs, RTNDF

Chas Henry, Reporter, WTOP Radio

Sarah Herndon, Producer, ABC News

Mona Khanna, Medical Editor, icyou.com

Jill Konopka, Anchor/Reporter, WBRE-TV

Catherine Ryan, Reporter, WTOP Radio

Gerri Shaftel, Medical Producer, KTTV

Dan Tritle, Host/Reporter, WCAI-WNAN-WZAI Radio

Blake Warenik, Multimedia Producer, Freelance

This program provides firsthand information and perspective about Germany and its relationship with the United States. Topics covered during the two-week fellowships include Germany’s role within the European Union, immigration and matters involving those with a “migration background,” and the condition of the German economy. All meetings are held in English or with English translation. The program is open to news directors, reporters, producers, assignment editors and other news personnel.

The program is open to American journalists working full-time in local, network and cable radio and television (including the online division of qualified electronic news organizations). Travel, hotel and most meal expenses are provided. Fellowships may be extended for up to 14 additional days to file stories, pursue individual research, or observe newsroom operations within German media organizations.

RTNDF administers the fellowship as part of its German/American Journalist Exchange Program with the RIAS Berlin Commission. RTNDF is a 501(c)(3) educational institution that promotes excellence in electronic journalism through research, education and training for news professionals and journalism students. Affiliated with the Radio-Television News Directors Association, RTNDF's programs are supported entirely by charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, RTNDA members and other individuals.

The RIAS Berlin Commission is a bi-national organization established in 1992 to promote German/American understanding in the field of broadcasting. All German/American Journalist Exchange programs are fully financed by the RIAS Berlin Commission, which is a non-profit, non-governmental organization.

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