Africa-China Reporting Project hosts symposium [South Africa]

Image result for Africa-China Reporting ProjectJournalists and others are invited to this event.
The Africa-China Reporting Project at Wits Journalism, in partnership with the Institute for Global Dialogue and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung,  is organizing the symposium "A common integrated African policy on China" on July 20 in Johannesburg.
The event will examine the prospects of a Pan-African policy and strategy to guide Africa’s engagement with China, in addition to moderating the implementation of the Johannesburg Action Plan. 
The symposium is free. To RSVP, contact Remofiloe Lobakeng at tlobakr [AT] unisa [DOT] ac  [DOT] za.
For more information, click here.

NOOR Foundation offers training on documentary photography [Kazakhstan]

Image result for Soros Foundation KazakhstanYoung photographers from Kazakhstan can apply for this free training. 
NOOR Foundation and Soros Foundation Kazakhstan offer an intensive training on documentary photography and visual storytelling, which will take place Oct. 12 to 15 in Almaty.
Ten participants will have an opportunity to learn and develop the skills, tools and commitment needed to produce impactful visual storytelling. They will cover a social-interest photo story under the guidance of NOOR photographers Tanya Habjouqa and Sebastián Liste
Candidates must have basic experience in photography and English or Russian fluency. The workshop will be conducted in English with translation available in Russian.
This program is free of charge and includes daily lunch and a welcome dinner. For participants residing outside of Almaty, return travel and accommodation in Almaty is also covered.
The deadline is July 2.
For more information, click here.

Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship open [Worldwide]

Image result for Alfred Friendly PressPrint, broadcast and online journalists from developing countries can apply for an annual program that brings journalists to American newsrooms. 
The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships are aimed at providing fellows with experience in reporting, writing and editing that will enhance future professional performance; transferring knowledge gained during the program to colleagues at home; and fostering ties between journalists in the United States and other countries.
The next program will start in mid-March and end in early September 2018. The fellowship begins with a two-week orientation at the Missouri School of Journalism, followed by placement in leading U.S. newsrooms. 
Fellows receive travel, health insurance and basic living expenses.
Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience, current full-time employment as a journalist, be between 25 and 35 years old and have a good level of spoken and written English.
The deadline is Aug. 31.
For more information, click here.

Fellowship for editorial writing available [US]

Image result for Society of Professional JournalistsMid career editorial writers or columnists working for U.S. outlets can apply for a US$75,000 fellowship.
The Society of Professional Journalists is accepting applications for the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship, which enables journalists to have time away from daily responsibilities to take courses, pursue independent study, travel or pursue other endeavors that enrich their knowledge of a public interest issue.
Fellowships result in editorials and other writings, including books. Fellows must publish work within 18 months of selection.
Applicants must have at least three years of experience as an editorial writer or columnist, demonstrate outstanding writing abilities and receive an editor or publisher's endorsement to pursue the fellowship without jeopardizing employment.
The deadline to apply is June 22.
For more information, click here.

Al Bawaba seeks news editor [Jordan]

Image result for Al BawabaJournalists fluent in English can apply for this position in Amman.
Al Bawaba, a news website, is seeking a full-time bilingual editor to join its English team.
Responsibilities include discovering popular or unique stories in the Arabic press, Arabic blogs or in Arabic-language social media and adapt these stories for an English language audience.
Candidates must have at least three years of experience and bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or related field.
The successful candidate will be offered a one-year contract, with three months’ probation.
For more information, click here.

Investigative reporting fellowships open [Japan, US]

Image result for Social Science Research Council (SSRC)Journalists from the United States and Japan can apply for a fellowship.
The Abe Fellowship for Journalists, sponsored by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP), is designed to encourage in-depth coverage of topics of pressing concern to the United States and Japan through individual short-term policy-related projects.
Applicants can submit proposals on one of four themes: threats to personal, societal and international security; growth and sustainable development; social, scientific and cultural trends and transformations; and governance, empowerment and participation.
The program provides support for six weeks in Japan or the United States. The maximum stipend is US$23,500, which includes one round-trip air ticket.
The application deadline is Sept. 1.
For more information, click here.

Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism accepting applicants [Worldwide]

Image result for Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial JournalismGraduates and midcareer professionals in journalism, technology, business and design can apply for this program.
The Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism is accepting applications for the next Advanced Certificate Program, which takes place Jan. 16 to May 18, 2018 in New York.
The program is an intensive immersion into the entrepreneurial process. Each year a small group of aspiring media innovators attend classes with CUNY professors and work with a personal mentor and industry coaches to build their own entrepreneurial journalism projects (sites, apps, services, products, etc). 
The cost is US$5,665 as of Spring 2017 for New York residents and US$9,950 for out-of-state residents.  Scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis.
The deadline is July 31.
For more information, click here.