It Takes A Journalist like Jim Hoge
Empowering the next generation of news leaders
Throughout his exceptional career, James F. Hoge Jr. has embodied the best of journalism. He was a
venerated leader as editor of the Chicago Sun-Times and publisher of the New York Daily News. In
his 18 years as editor of Foreign Affairs, Jim demonstrated unmatched excellence in fact-based
journalism and offered deep analysis of pressing global issues.
To carry forward Jim’s legacy and his passion for journalistic integrity, we are launching The Jim
Hoge Legacy Fund. “It is an honor to recognize Jim, one of the most influential editors of our time,”
says Jason Wright, ICFJ Development Chair. The immediate-use Fund will support rising news
leaders at home and abroad, helping the next generation of journalists produce high-quality news and
advance their careers.
The Jim Hoge Legacy Fund will be a pillar of our It Takes a Journalist campaign and its three
strategic initiatives – Serve, Innovate, and Thrive.
ICFJ is working hard to help our colleagues and their news organizations meet the obstacles ahead
and follow in the footsteps of pioneers like Jim Hoge.
fellowship program to honor Jim Hoge
Jim Hoge Reporting Fellows
Jim has been a long-standing supporter of young reporters. This Fund will advance Jim’s efforts to support journalists covering the critical issues of our time. The Jim Hoge Reporting Fellows will receive dedicated assistance.
- The Fund will provide 3-month reporting fellowships for up-and-coming reporters.
- Fellows will receive support and training to help them safely and effectively report on pressing global issues, from disinformation to climate change to rising authoritarianism.
- They will be selected from ICFJ’s vast network of U.S. and international journalists and will demonstrate dedication to the same high standards that Jim built his career around.
Pictured at left: Jim Hoge with two of the 2023 Hoge Reporting Fellows.
