Refuge scholarship for journalists available [Worldwide]

Journalists from countries in crisis or war can apply to stay in Berlin for up to three months. 

Reporters Without Borders Germany, in cooperation with taz Panter Foundation, will host one journalist September to November 2018 and another one March to May 2019.  

The Rest and Refuge Scholarship will cover travel expenses, an apartment, pocket money and transportation in Berlin.

Participants must be able to communicate in basic English or German. They must have the intention to return to their country after the fellowship.

The deadline to apply is June 17.

For more information on how to apply (in English), click here.

Journalism 360° Challenge ongoing [Worldwide]

Journalists, technologists, developers and others anywhere are invited to compete in this challenge. 

Journalism 360° Challenge, a joint initiative of the Knight Foundation, Google News Lab and the Online News Association (ONA), seeks immersive journalism ideas for a chance to win a share of US$200,000.

Proposals should use virtual, augmented, mixed reality or 360° video, discovering new ways to engage audiences and advance the field of journalism. 

Winners will receive up to US$20,000 in funding to test, refine and build out a project. 

The deadline is June 28.

For more information on how to enter, click here.

Lavrovaya Documentary competition seeks submissions [Russia]

Russian documentarians can compete in this contest.

The Russian Documentary Guild organizes the competition Lavrovaya Vetv for national nonfiction films and television.

Films must have been produced after July 15, 2017. Categories include documentary, popular-science documentary, debut and others.

Winners will receive trophies and possibly cash prizes.

The deadline for submissions is Sept. 1. Participation is free.

For more information on how to enter (in Russian), click here.

Grupo Salinas launches essay competition [Latin America, Spain]

Anyone interested can submit an essay to this contest

Mexico's Grupo Salinas announces the 13th edition of its essay contest "Caminos de la Libertad," which aims to promote discussion and understanding of freedom as a fundamental human right.

Essays must be original, in Spanish and have 5,250 to 14,000 words.

The contest has two categories: general public and students. The first has prizes of US$15,000, US$10,000 and US$5,000. There is a single prize in the student category of US$5,000.

The deadline is July 15.

For more information on how to enter (in Spanish), click here.

Radio contest seeks programs on budget tracking, social accountability [Malawi]

Community radio journalists can enter this contest.

The Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN) and the Social Accountability Media Initiative (SAMI) organize the Malawi Reporting Awards.  

Contestants must submit three social accountability radio programs and their accompanying written scripts, investigating the effectiveness and impact of the procurement, distribution, use and care of textbooks on primary school learners in Malawi. The programs could also cover other social accountability activities, such as budget tracking, in the education sector. 

Programs should last between 15 and 30 minutes and build upon each other to reveal a linear progress of an investigation and its conclusions. 

Entries may be on a CD or Flash Drive and submitted along with hard copies of the scripts in person, via mail or electronically.

Entries must have been broadcast between May 1 and Aug. 31, 2018 in either English or Chichewa or any other Malawian local language. Programs in other local languages than Chichewa must be accompanied by a synopsis in English or Chichewa.

Awards will be given in four categories. The first, second and third place winners will receive US$600, US$400 and US$250, respectively.

For more information or to apply, contact bphiri@mejn.mw or berthaphiri1983@gmail com, copying ipc@mejn.mw. 

Grants for media projects available [US]

Reporters and news organizations can apply for a grant.

The Solutions Journalism Network has launched Renewing Democracy, a program that supports reporting about how people and institutions are attempting to reinvigorate democracy in communities across the United States.

More than 100 grants will be available through 2020 for stories, projects and collaborations that examine how communities are responding to problems such as gerrymandering, the opioid crisis and threats to religious freedom and tolerance.

This first call for proposals is open to individuals and organizations that are new to the network. Possible proposals include stories, investigative series and projects across media platforms that demonstrate a commitment to the solutions journalism approach.

Grantees will receive US$2,500 each to produce their work.

The deadline is June 22

Stringers hosts African women in the media conference 2018

 Journalists can apply to attend this workshop

The Stringers Africa is organizing a conference on African women in the media on the theme‘VISIBILITY’ designed to equip journalists through workshops, inspirational stories in the media industry and academic panels.

The conference will commence from June 21 will feature a Pitch Zone and journalists can win  $1,000 to produce a gender focused story.

The academic keynote speech at the #AWIM18 #AWIM conference will be delivered by Professor of Communication , University of  Lagos, Abigail Ogwezzy 

For more information Click here

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Massive Online Open Course on English for journalists available [Worldwide]

Anyone can attend this free, self-paced course.

The University of California, Berkeley is offering the Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) "English for Journalists" through edX. The course is divided into two five-week sessions.

The course is designed by the U.S. State Department and other organizations for non-native English speakers who are interested in developing the skills needed for journalism. Students are expected to spend 3 to 4 hours a week.

Participants will understand current issues facing journalists globally; improve their English vocabulary and grammar in order to write more effective stories; communicate more effectively with others in interviews and reports; and learn about issues of ethics, equality and fairness as they apply to journalism.

Registration is ongoing. 

For more information on how to register, click here.

Mada Masr seeks reporters [Egypt]

Experienced journalists can apply for these positions.

Mada Masr is looking for two part-time morning reporters to join its team in Cairo.

Responsibilities include producing a daily analytical overview of the Arabic-language press in Egypt, written in English, and sending it to subscribers every morning. 

Reporters will work two to three days per week, primarily from home but in close relation with the digest copy editor and editor. 

For more information on how to apply, click here.

NewsCred accepting applications for finance writer [China]

Journalists can apply for this freelance opportunity.

NewsCred is looking for a finance writer in Hong Kong.

The freelance writer will pitch ideas, brainstorm, write and edit original content for clients, ensuring content is high quality and on-brand. 

Applicants must have experience writing about asset management and developments in the Asia Pacific region as well as familiarity with the digital marketing space and enthusiasm for working with commercial brands.

For more information on how to apply, click here.