Deadline approaching: online course on access to information law [Brazil]

Journalists and journalism students can apply for this online course.

The Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji), in partnership with Transparência Brasil, is offering the course "Access to information law for journalists" July 17 to Aug. 14. 

Participants will learn practical aspects of Brazil's Access to Public Information Law (Law 12,527/ 2011), including how to request information in an effective way and how to file an appeal.

Registration is free. The deadline is July 12.

For more information (in Portuguese), click here.

National Geographic hosts photo contest [Russia]

Russian photojournalists and video makers can enter a nature photography contest.

National Geographic Russia and the Russian Geographic Society are accepting entries for the 2017 Russian Wildlife photo contest.

Photos must have been taken in Russia in the last five years. Categories include landscapes, photo reportage, macrophotography, young photographers and more. 

The first prize is RUB300,000.

The deadline is Sept. 30.

For more information (in Russian), click here.

Fellowships available for climate change conference [Worldwide]

Professional journalists can apply for a fellowship to cover a conference.

The Climate Change Media Partnership offers a fellowship program that will send journalists to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP23) Nov. 6 to 17 in Bonn, Germany.

The fellowship will enable journalists to cover the summit for their home media organizations, work with experienced and knowledgeable journalists from around the world and gain a multifaceted understanding of climate change's global impact.

Fellows will receive travel, lodging, meals, press accreditation at COP23 and other support services.

Applicants must demonstrate an interest in climate change issues. Journalists who identify as indigenous peoples are encouraged to apply.

The deadline is July 21.

For more information, click here.

Radio Ambulante seeks engagement editor [US]

Spanish-speaking digital journalists can apply for this position in New York. 

Radio Ambulante, a Spanish-language podcast distributed by NPR, is seeking an engagement editor to help grow its audience and impact.

Responsibilities include managing the podcast's social media accounts, as well as its weekly newsletters.

Candidates must have at least three years of experience running social feeds and creating original digital content; be well-informed about Latino and Latin American politics and culture; be a clear and concise writer in both English and Spanish; and have thorough understanding of social engagement, analytics and audience development.

Apply immediately.

For more information, click here.

The New York Times seeks Iraq bureau chief [MENA]

Experienced journalists fluent in English can apply for this position.

The New York Times is looking for an Iraq bureau chief editor to be based in Egypt or other countries such as the UAE. 

The bureau chief will focus primarily on Iraq. The ideal candidate must be someone who can bring energy, keen analysis and heart to all the facets of the Iraq story. The selected journalist will work with a team covering Syria, Turkey and Iran, among other places.

Candidates must have an entrepreneurial streak and thrive on news, investigative scoops and colorful features. Knowledge of Arabic is preferable, but not required.

For more information, click here.