Center for Health Journalism hosts Webinar on Toxic cities[Worldwide]

Journalists interested in health and environmental reporting are invited to attend this free program.

The Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California will host the webinar "Toxic cities: telling big stories on hidden risks" at 1 p.m. EDT on June 6.

The hourlong webinar will focus on innovative reporting and testing strategies that can result in urgent, high-impact stories.

The panelists are Wendy Ruderman, investigative reporter for Philadelphia Daily News and Philadelphia Inquirer; and Barbara Laker, also investigative Reporter for Philly Inquirer/Daily News. They co-authored the series “Toxic City,”  which exposed the dangers to children in Philadelphia of toxins in their homes, neighborhoods and schools.

Registration is ongoing.


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Program focuses on photo projects [US]

Women photographers can apply for this new program.

We, Women seeks community engagement and collaborative photo-based projects that redefine how people understand and respond to urgent issues in the United States.

Possible topics include gun control, immigration, criminal justice, the environment, political participation, education, healthcare, housing, jobs and the economy, indigenous rights, religion and substance abuse.

Selected photographers will receive US$5,000 to US$10,000, mentorship and production support, and promotion and marketing of projects. Their work will be featured in the We, Women exhibition at Photoville Fall 2020 and a traveling exhibition beginning Fall 2020.

The deadline is June 30.

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Thomson Reuters seeks correspondent [Ukraine]

Investigative journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for this position.

Thomson Reuters is hiring a correspondent to join its Kiev bureau with a focus on conducting hard-hitting investigations.

The selected journalist will be expected to deliver exclusive and original reporting on the subjects that matter to a wider audience.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of politics and economics and proven ability to build sources and produce scoops.

Strong Ukrainian, Russian and English is an advantage.

Apply now.


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JIAS offers Writing fellowship [Africa]

Journalists, academics, poets and other writers can apply for this fellowship.

The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) is organizing its Fifth Writing Semester Feb. 3 to May 31, 2020.

The fellowship provides a quiet space for work, reflection and academic community-building in Johannesburg.

Fellow will receive accommodation, breakfast and lunch, access to the facilities of the nearby University of Johannesburg and a monthly stipend.

The deadline is June 30.



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Documentary contest accepting entries [Worldwide]

Professional and amateur documentarians who live in one of the 38 megacities around the world are invited to enter this contest.

Megacities Shortdocs hosts an international contest with festivals held in megacities to support the making of short documentaries raising awareness about urban challenges and solutions.

Documentaries must be 4 minutes long and cover issues and local initiatives in a megacity. Possible topics include mobility, energy, health, accommodation, supply, business, security, communication, culture and education.

Megacities include Tokyo, Jakarta, Delhi, Seoul-Incheon, Manila, Mumbai, Karachi, Shanghai, New York, São Paulo, Beijing, Mexico City, Guangzhou-Foshan, Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto, Moscow, Dhaka, Cairo, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Kolkata, Buenos Aires, Tehran, Istanbul, Lagos, Shenzhen, Rio de Janeiro, Kinshasa, Tianjin, Lima, Paris, Chengdu, Lahore, London, Bangalore, Ho Chi Minh City, Nagoya, Chennai and Rhine-Ruhr.

The best shortdocs will be exhibited during the festivals in New York, Tokyo, São Paulo, Shanghai, Mumbai and Lagos. Winners will receive a trip to Paris and up to EUR2,000 (US$2,234).

The deadline is July 15.

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Workshop focuses on criminal justice reporting [US]

Journalists interested in criminal justice reporting can apply for this free training.

Poynter, in partnership with The Marshall Project and the Vera Institute of Justice, is organizing "A journalist’s guide to covering jails" Sept. 18 and 19 in Phoenix.

Participants will learn the causes and consequences of local jail incarceration and explore some ways that communities are addressing the issue.

The program will be led by Al Tompkins, senior faculty for broadcast and online at Poynter.

Accepted applicants will receive most meals and hotel but must cover their own travel.

The deadline is July 29.


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DGC seeks applications for Training program [Palestine]

Palestinian journalists ages 23 to 33 can apply for this five-week program.

The UN Department of Global Communications (DGC) is accepting applications for its annual training program, as part of a special information program mandated by the United Nations General Assembly.

The training will be held in November and December. Exact dates and location will be confirmed soon.

The program aims to provide hands-on skills training on media-related topics as well as expose the selected journalists to the work of the United Nations.

The United Nations will cover the costs of travel and accommodation.

 The deadline is June 19.
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Award focuses on education reporting [Brazil]

Journalists covering higher education in Brazil can compete for the Estácio Journalism Award.

Organized by the educational group Estácio, the award aims to raise awareness of the importance of higher education in Brazil.

Works must have been published or broadcast between July 3, 2018 and July 6, 2019. The contest is open to print media (newspapers and magazines), TV, web and radio.

There are two categories available, national media and regional media, with prizes ranging from BRL10,000 to BRL25,000.

The deadline is July 8.

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Nature seeks senior reporter [China, Australia]

Science reporters can apply for a position in Shanghai or Sydney.

Nature is looking for a science senior reporter to contribute to its coverage of scientific research and policy.

The reporter will specialize in reporting and writing about the discoveries, trends and controversies in science in the Asia Pacific region, with a particular focus on China.

Candidates must be skilled at breaking news and hunting down exclusive stories that matter to working scientists, be able to turn around fast, accurate breaking news stories, dive into a feature or investigation, and produce engaging content composed of words, data and images.

Apply now.

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Dart Center hosts training on children, refugee crisis [Worldwide]

Journalists with at least three years of experience who covered refugee/migration issues can apply for this training.

The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia Journalism School, will host the workshop "Reporting on refugees and migration through the eyes of children" Sept. 22 to 29 in New York.

The workshop will bring journalists together with policy experts, scientists and practitioners working on early childhood development in a refugee context, to discuss the effects of trauma and effective interventions designed to mitigate harmful effects. The program will also include journalist-to-journalist discussions of craft, ethics and best practices for telling compelling stories about this vulnerable population.

Twenty-five journalists from around the world will be selected to participate. English fluency is required.

Participants will receive roundtrip travel, hotel lodging, ground transportation and most meals.

The deadline is June 7.

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