Vox Media has often brought emerging voices to a bigger audience, and we’re continuing to grow the next generation of talent. Our one-year fellowship program trains and elevates promising talent in our industry, and develops their skills and careers.
The fellowship program is intended for people early in their careers, or who are interested in transitioning into media. The fellowship provides extensive training and mentorship, intensive feedback from managers, sessions featuring leaders across Vox Media, and other professional development.
Fellows work across Vox Media’s editorial networks and businesses, including Vox, The Verge, SB Nation and our Revenue team. Our goal is to expose fellows to the media industry, building relationships, sharpening expertise, and preparing them for strong careers at a range of companies.
Stay tuned for future fellowship opportunities; we’ll post links here when they’re available. You can also always view other opportunities at Vox Media on our career site.
Jerusalem Demsas grew up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., before attending The College of William & Mary. She wrote on energy and environment issues for the Center for American Progress before working on gubernatorial races across the country, as well as the 2020 presidential primary. Jerusalem spends her time re-reading fiction, taking long walks with her dog, Charlie, and scrolling through countless recipes she'll never actually make.
Antonella Crescimbeni studied at Pennsylvania State University. She was the Photo Editor of The Daily Collegian, one of the country’s leading student-run newspapers, and went on to work at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as a Multimedia Journalist and Cheddar as an Associate Producer. She’s obsessed with all types of cheeses, Meryl Streep and Frank Ocean.
Sydney Umeri is a multi-passionate journalist covering sports and culture. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and her masters of journalism from the University of Kansas. She interned for Nike, ESPN, and CNN, where she held roles in PR, production, and broadcast. As a former division one athlete, she is passionate about bringing a grounded perspective to the sports entertainment industry. Sydney enjoys hiking, traveling, and bubble tea.
Kait Sanchez graduated from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia. They briefly considered a career in teaching color theory to high schoolers, but ultimately decided to attend UPenn’s Graduate School of Education to study education and cultural anthropology. Their main area of interest has been the lack of transgender people and queer topics in medical education curricula. They worked in the libraries of a Philly art school for several years while also serving on the school's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Despite any fancy credentials, Kait spends most of their time swaddling their small, angry dog or falling into internet rabbit holes about the history of glass bottle manufacturing.
Sophia most recently worked at the Washington, D.C.-based headquarters of YWCA USA in Marketing and Communications, where she was privileged to uplift underrepresented voices through creative and strategic initiatives. Her worldview is informed by her ancestral roots in both Jamaica Plain (M.A.) and plain Jamaica. She is committed to centering the Black experience through thoughtful storytelling, making her bed every morning, and boogying whenever possible.
My full name is Olisaemeka but I go by Olisa (pronounced O-Lisa). My family is Nigerian; however, I was born and raised in Washington, D.C. My current goal is to embark on a career in which I consistently take on projects to cultivate and enhance my sales and analytical skills. My three main areas of strength are Finance, Sports Business, and Media. I was already a fan of the videos, podcasts, and shows created by Vox Media, now being able to contribute to the company's success is an exciting opportunity.
Ian Campbell is a writer from Southern California. He graduated from Chapman University where he studied screenwriting and psychology. Prior to joining as a fellow, Ian wrote about live service games and short-lived science fiction television for Merry-Go-Round Magazine. He enjoys baking, fruit salad and big creative risks.
Jariel Arvin attended the School for International Affairs Graduate Institute where he received his master’s degree in climate change and global sustainability. His research focused on climate change communication in legacy newspapers during the coronavirus pandemic. Jariel spent several years teaching English in Vietnam and has also worked in Myanmar and Thailand. He loves a good curry.