IDN Times seeks regional editor [Indonesia]

Journalists with at least two years of experience as a content creator can apply for this position in Palembang.

IDN Times is looking for a regional editor to develop ideas and content strategy, oversee assignment and edit articles from reporters and creative writers.

Candidates should have a strong journalism background with proven writing and editing skills. Experience in managing writers is essential, as well as a great local contact in the local community.

The deadline is June 17.


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Pulitzer Center hosts safety training for journalists in Hostile Environment [Amazon countries]

Journalists working in the Amazon region can apply for this free course.

The Pulitzer Center is offering a Hostile Environment/First Aid Training (HEFAT) course, as part of the Rainforest Journalism Fund. The course will take place July 14 to 18 in Manaus, Brazil.

The training will be led by 1st Option Safety Group, a London-based security firm that runs courses for journalists operating in difficult areas of the world. The program will focus on the specific challenges of reporting in remote regions of the Amazon.

The organizer will cover accommodations, food and non-alcoholic beverages.

The deadline for applications is May 20.

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Funds for film projects available [MENA]

Filmmakers, directors and producers whose projects are related to contemporary Arab culture can apply for this program.

The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) is accepting applications for its film projects program.

AFAC’s cinema grants are open to all kinds of fiction film projects – shorts, medium- and feature-length, animation, essay, hybrid, experimental and others. AFAC offers funding for the development, production and post-production phases.

The program will provide up to US$10,000 to projects in development and up to US$50,000 for production and post-production.

Applications can be submitted in either Arabic or English.

The deadline is Aug. 1.


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