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Rachel Jones
@rj4real.bsky.social
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Staying ready so I don't have to get ready. All about supporting journalists, laughter, and making a contribution to this world. Oh, and mastering new recipes.
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Sep 4
APPLY NOW for the @nationalpress.bsky.social
Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship, Nov. 17-21. With generous support from Fondation Ipsen, we'll offer a week of virtual briefings about covering the complex diseases affecting 300 million people worldwide. nationalpress.org/training/app...
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · 1d
Accidentally snapped this shot of @tomsietsema.bsky.social speaking with @nationalpress.bsky.social Local Business fellows at Neutral Ground VA last month. Now I wish I'd gotten a selfie with him!! 👏 on your brilliant tenure at the @washingtonpost.com; can't wait to see your next chapter.
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · 5d
"Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm sixty-four?"

I am just getting started. I am the best I have ever been, on every measure. I am "dangerously competent." I am strong, determined and full of gratitude.

#AgeAintNothingButANumber #happybirthdaytome
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · 16d
At the @nationalpress.bsky.social, we can't stop. And we won't stop.

We're hifting gears for welcoming journalists to DC next month for the NPF "Federal Action, Local Impact" fellowship program, Oct. 7-9.
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 16d
Congrats to the 30 journalists covering 25 states chosen for NPF's "Federal Action, Local Impact" Journalism Fellowship to be held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 7-9! https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/npf-names-30-journalists-for-2025-federal-action-local-impact-journalism-fellowship/
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · 28d
Watch @capitalb.bsky.social journalist @aallyahpatrice.bsky.social tell @nationalpress.bsky.social Widening the Pipeline fellows about how sustained community engagement helped get the Hollywood blockbuster "Sinners" screened in her hometown of Clarksdale, MS.
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'Sinners' Came to Clarksdale Thanks to Years of Community Journalism - National Press Foundation
Aallyah Wright of Capital B News used her reporting to amplify the cultural and economic paradoxes of the setting for the movie "Sinners."
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Sep 4
APPLY NOW for the @nationalpress.bsky.social
Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship, Nov. 17-21. With generous support from Fondation Ipsen, we'll offer a week of virtual briefings about covering the complex diseases affecting 300 million people worldwide. nationalpress.org/training/app...
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Sep 2
NPF has selected 35 journalists from across the country for the 2025 Local Business Journalism Fellowship. Fellows will hear from economists, small business owners and other experts.
https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/npf-names-35-journalists-for-local-business-journalism-2025-fellowship/
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Aug 12
I love it when a @nationalpress.bsky.social Widening the Pipeline fellow takes flight! Congrats to Jordan Parker for starting as the @dallasnews.com new aviation reporter, covering airlines, air travel and the aerospace industry. His #NPFWidening fam is thrilled! www.linkedin.com/posts/j-park...
One chapter closes and another takes flight ✈️ | Jordan Parker
One chapter closes and another takes flight ✈️ After 3+ wonderful years at the San Francisco Chronicle, I joined the The Dallas Morning News this week as its new aviation reporter covering airlines,...
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Aug 11
Thrilled that @njdotcom.bsky.social columnist Daysi Calavia-Robertson won the @nabjofficial.bsky.social Salute to Excellence Best Commentary Award for her social justice columns. This OG @nationalpress.bsky.social Widening the Pipeline fellow is on 🔥🔥🔥!
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
📢 Applications are now open for the National Press Foundation Annual Journalism Awards! Apply by Sept. 30 for more than $50K in prizes. nationalpress.org/newsfeed/app...
An announcement indicating that the National Press Foundation annual journalism award applications are open featuring a photo of CNN anchors Christiane Amanpour and Wolf Blitzer holding a glass trophy and standing in front of a large NPF sign.
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
🏆 NEW: The U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting, which carries a $10,000 prize, recognizes outstanding coverage of local businesses across America. (2/11) nationalpress.org/awards/u-s-c...
U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting - National Press Foundation
The National Press Foundation's U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting will honor outstanding journalism with $10,000.
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
🏆 The Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade recognizes exemplary journalism that illuminates and advances the public’s understanding of international business and trade. Open to journalists worldwide 🌏 and includes a $10,000 prize. (3/11) nationalpress.org/awards/hinri...
Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade - National Press Foundation
The Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade recognizes exemplary journalism that illuminates and advances the public's understanding of international business and trade.
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
🏆 The Editor of the Year Award recognizes significant achievements that enhance the quality of journalism in the United States. The award is open to any U.S.-based editor at a local or national news organization. The award includes a cash prize of $5,000. (4/11) nationalpress.org/awards/benja...
Benjamin C. Bradlee Editor of the Year Award - National Press Foundation
The National Press Foundation established the Editor of the Year Award in 1984 to recognize significant achievements that enhance the quality of journalism in the United States.
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
🏆 The Wounded Warrior Project® Award for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans includes two $5,000 awards, one for a large media outlet and one for a small/regional outlet whose reporting fosters a deeper understanding of veterans’ needs, struggles and triumphs. (5/11) nationalpress.org/awards/wound...
APPLY: Wounded Warrior Project® Award for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans - National Press Foundation
NPF's Wounded Warrior Project Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans elevate the discourse around veterans’ affairs in the media.
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
🏆 The AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging provides $5,000 prizes for a large and small news outlet covering the challenges and opportunities for people and society in the face of significant demographic aging trends. (6/11) nationalpress.org/awards/the-a...
The AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging - National Press Foundation
The National Press Foundation established the AARP Award in 2023 to recognize excellence in reporting on issues related to aging.
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
🏆 Local journalists, this one’s for you! The Feddie Reporting Award recognizes outstanding reporting about the impact of federal laws and regulations on local communities. The award includes a $5,000 prize. (7/11) nationalpress.org/awards/the-f...
The Feddie Reporting Award - National Press Foundation
NPF's Feddie Award recognizes outstanding reporting about the impact of federal laws and regulations on local communities.
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
🏆 D.C. press corps & beyond: The Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress recognizes U.S. journalists whose work shows thoughtful insight into the workings of the U.S. Congress. The award includes a $5,000 prize. (8/11) nationalpress.org/awards/evere...
Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress - National Press Foundation
The NPF Dirksen Award recognizes work that shows thoughtful appraisal and insight into the workings of the U.S. Congress and that represents the highest standards of journalism.
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
🏆 Data viz journalists, graphic designers & special teams: The Innovative Storytelling Award recognizes digital journalism of the highest quality that re-invents the way stories are told. The award includes a $5,000 prize. (9/11) nationalpress.org/awards/innov...
Innovative Storytelling Award - National Press Foundation
The NPF Innovative Storytelling Award recognizes digital journalism of the highest quality that re-invents the way stories are told.
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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
🏆 The Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons recognizes U.S.-based editorial cartoonists for work that exhibits power to influence public opinion, plus good drawing and striking effect. A $2,500 prize. (10/11) nationalpress.org/awards/cliff...
Clifford K. & James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons - National Press Foundation
The Berryman Award is open to U.S.-based editorial cartoonists for work that exhibits power to influence public opinion, plus good drawing and striking effect.
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Jul 31
Read about the boom in WV data center projects from @mtnstspotlight.bsky.social energy + environment reporter @sarahbishi.bsky.social.

Ahead of @nationalpress.bsky.social Local Business Journalism Fellowship, a great example of covering local economies. mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/07/17/w...
Why do politicians want data centers to come to West Virginia? Mountain State Spotlight explains
Gov. Patrick Morrisey and lawmakers want to bring data center developments to West Virginia. So, what does that mean for the state?
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Jul 31
To all professionals (and retirees) in the journalism, film, television, theatre, entertainment, + arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of yourself in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with our profession. Copy the text + post a pic on YOUR page.
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Jul 30
The 2025 @nationalpress.bsky.social Widening the Pipeline fellows were privileged to meet Kelsey earlier this year, + they gained important insights about what journalists + media influencers can learn from each other.
#medialiteracy #journalismmatters #mediamatters
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News Influencer Kelsey Russell on What Journalists Can Learn from Content Creators
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Jul 30
Just subscribed to "Kronikled," the new podcast from Media Literate Hottie Kelsey Russell.
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Kelsey breaks down the history of iconic media outlets and helps her audience learn more about how the sausage of journalism gets made. #PrintPrincess #medialiteracy www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgdU...
Rolling Stone | Kronikled by Kelsey
YouTube video by Kelsey Russell
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Jul 30
Ahead of the upcoming @nationalpress.bsky.social Local Business Journalism Fellowship, 2024 Widening the Pipeline fellow NushratRahman of the @detroitfreepress.bsky.social + @bridgedet313.bsky.social produced this story about grant funding for tech startups/founders. www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Detroit startups can apply for a slice of new $700,000 grant program: What to know
The new fund offers grants of $15,000 and $50,000 for startups to stay in Detroit and create jobs.
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Jul 28
#PhotosatWork Challenge: Me at the Maai Mahiu camp for Internally Displaced Persons, Nakuru County, Kenya, 3/13/2009.

My work in East Africa changed me. The faces of children altered my DNA. Supporting #journalists empowered me.
#journalism #journalistsmatter #journalismmatters
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Rachel Jones @rj4real.bsky.social · Jul 25
On this UN International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, I'm remembering the many strong, beautiful, courageous and determined women and girls I met during my decade of living in East Africa. I created a slideshow about some of them back in 2019. www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5gq...
"I'M EVERY GIRL" DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD 2019
YouTube video by Rachel Jones
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