Who May Apply: Content producers including journalists, freelance writers, bloggers, artists, reporters, video and photojournalists with professional experience in documenting arts and culture including theater, dance, music, film, spoken word, new media, literary work, public art, visual, interdisciplinary, and performance arts.
Content producers who have resided in Broward, Miami Dade, Palm Beach, or Monroe counties for a minimum of 12 months and have proof of residence are eligible to apply. Writers residing locally, mainly within Broward County, will be prioritized. Current employees, consultants, board members, and funders of the Broward Cultural Division are not eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria: Writers will be selected by a committee of Broward Cultural Division staff, area editors, local media professionals, and experienced professionals in the arts community. The Broward Cultural Division and the BAJA editor will manage the application process.
The program selects and hires writers at competitive market rates to provide content for local publications and has a dedicated editor assigned to the program.