Grist leadership is pleased to announce its new class of fellows, which will commence on May 5. Fellows spend a year on a specific beat working as reporters at Grist, and receive training and career development during their time in the newsroom.
“This moment in our nation’s history requires rigorous, authoritative journalism to hold power to account,” said Katherine Bagley, Grist’s editor in chief. “Our incoming class of fellows is filled with reporting talent and diverse perspectives that will undoubtedly bolster Grist’s coverage. We also hope the program continues to foster the next generation of exceptional environmental journalism leaders.”
Climate News Fellow Rebecca McCarthy will cover the intersection of climate change, policy, and politics. She worked as a freelance science writer, a bartender, and in independent publishing for many years before returning to school to finish her bachelor’s degree in 2024. Her work has appeared in The New Republic, The Baffler, Philadelphia Magazine, Yale 360, and many other outlets. She’s an ed... Read more
