Exchange Opportunity for Young Journalists (Cyprus)

Image result for OSCEDeadline: 15 September 2017
The Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media is currently inviting young Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot journalists, interested in experiencing and sharing stories of bi-communal life, to a week-long exchange project.
The exchange project takes place within the framework of the on-going Cyprus Dialogue, launched by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media in March 2017, and in close co-operation with the Cyprus Journalists’ Union, Basin-Sen/Press Workers’ Union, and the Turkish Cypriot Journalists’ Union.
The goal of the project is to provide young journalists the opportunity to work in a media outlet in a different context and community and report back on their experiences. The objective of this initiative is to increase understanding through new experiences and exposure to everyday life in the neighboring community.
Journalists are encouraged to apply and selected participants will travel to the neighboring community and work at a host media outlet for 5 working days during the period from 1 November to 31 December 2017. They will prepare articles, audio or video reports, or take photos on a topic of their choice, which will be published by the home media outlet and presented at an OSCE RFOM exhibition in the buffer zone of Nicosia in early 2018.
Benefits
Costs related to travel, accommodation and living expenses during the exchange trip will be covered by the Office of the OSCE RFOM.
Eligibility Criteria
  • A higher education degree in journalism, communication, political studies or other relevant fields, or enrollment in a higher education program in journalism, communication, political studies or other relevant fields.
  • Relevant work experience in the field of journalism/media/communication including blogs and freelance writing. The candidates will be asked to submit three examples of recent work, not older than 12 months, with their application, along with their CV.
  • Current employment or active engagement with a media outlet operating in Cyprus.
  • Working knowledge of English, and/or working knowledge of the language of the neighboring community.
  • Ability to work in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
  • Flexibility and ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver under strict
  • Selected candidates should be younger than 35 years old at the time of their application.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Call for Applications.

Training focuses on illicit finance reporting [Africa]

Image result for the Thomson Reuters FoundationJournalists who are fluent in English or French and have at least two years of experience can apply for this program.
The Thomson Reuters Foundation, in partnership with the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) and others, is looking for journalists based anywhere in Africa to take part in a long-term scheme that will develop their ability to report on illicit finance flows.
Selected journalists will participate in an intensive training covering illicit finance, reporting on companies, accounts and budgets and investigative techniques. They will propose one more story ideas and receive modest funding to realize their stories.
The deadline is Oct. 9.
For more information, click here.

Journalism workshop on urban environmental management open [Mexico]

Image result for Fund for Communication and Environmental EducationProfessional journalists, communicators and science writers can apply for this workshop in Spanish.
The Fund for Communication and Environmental Education and the German Federal Enterprise for International Cooperation in Mexico (GIZ) organize the workshop on urban environmental management Oct. 2 to 4 in two locations: Mexico City and Valle de Bravo.
The workshop aims to train journalists and communicators on some of the most serious environmental problems facing cities and their effects among its population and surrounding regions. The training will include discussions with senior national experts, solution-oriented reporting exercises and a field visit.
Applicants must send two samples of work published in the past 12 months, a brief CV, a letter of interest and two letters of commitment. The cost of the workshop will be covered for all selected candidates.
The deadline is Sept. 15.
For more information (in Spanish), click here.

National Press Foundation hosts journalism contest [US]

Image result for National Press FoundationJournalists and media organizations can apply for seven awards for outstanding use of journalism.
The National Press Foundation is accepting applications for various awards. The organization recognizes accomplishments in broadcasting, print and online journalism, as well as editorial cartoons, best use of technology and innovation in journalism.
Works must have been published or broadcast between Oct. 1, 2016 to Oct. 1, 2017 by at any U.S.-based news organization.
Winners receive cash prizes ranging from US$2,500 to US$5,000.
The deadline is Oct. 6, except for the Benjamin C. Bradlee Editor of the Year Award and the Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism, which is Sept. 29.
For more information, click here.

Human rights fellowships available [Worldwide]

Image result for Human Rights Watch (HRW)Recent graduates in journalism, international relations or law at the master's level or beyond can apply for a human rights fellowship program.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) presents the Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship. Fellows will work with HRW in New York or Washington monitoring human rights developments worldwide, conducting on-site investigations, drafting reports, media outreach and more.
The yearlong fellowships begin September 2018 and offer a US$60,000 salary with benefits.
Ideal candidates possess a strong background in human rights with an intent to pursue a career in the field. Requirements include research and field experience, analytic skills and English fluency. Proficiency in a second language is a plus.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two recommendation letters, an unpublished writing sample and a graduate school transcript.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 6.
For more information, click here.

Deadline approaching: master's program at UAM/El País School [Spain]

Image result for Journalism SchoolCollege graduates with basic English skills can apply for this master's program in Spanish.
The UAM/El País Journalism School has launched a new edition of its graduate program in journalism, a degree of the Autonomous University of Madrid. The course will run from Oct. 11, 2017 to Sept. 2019 at El País headquarters in Madrid.
The program includes training in journalistic genres, digital journalism, photojournalism, radio, videojournalism, data visualization and analysis, entrepreneurship and journalism ethics. In addition, all students will complete 12 months of paid internships in one of PRISA group's media.
The total cost of the program is EUR13,300. PRISA group and Bankia will award 10 full and 10 partial scholarships based on the applicants' performance in the admission examinations and their economic needs.
Th deadline is Sept. 6.
For more information (in Spanish), click here.

EU journalism contest seeks entries [Georgia]

Image result for EU Prize for JournalismGeorgian journalists, bloggers and web publishers who work for locally registered media outlets are eligible.
The EU Prize for Journalism recognizes the work of journalists who have demonstrated integrity and professionalism in Georgia.
Entries can be submitted for one of the following categories: written story in print or online media; audio or audiovisual story in broadcast or online media; written investigative story in print or online news media; investigative audio or audiovisual story in broadcast or online news media; online or print blog; and documentary photo. Also, the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) Peace Journalism Prize will be awarded separately to the best article in print, audiovisual or online media.
Works must have been published, broadcast or posted between Nov. 19, 2016 and Oct. 31, 2017. Entries must be in Georgian, Russian or English. Entries for the EUMM Special Prize for the Peace Journalism category may also be submitted in Abkhaz and Ossetian.
The winner of each category will receive EUR1,250. The winner of the EUMM Special Prize for Peace Journalism will win a voucher worth EUR5,000 to participate in a fellowship program at the Institute for War and Peace Reporting in London.
The deadline is Nov. 1.
For more information, click here.

UNDP hosts Open Data Media Camp [Lebanon]

Image result for he Arab Development PortalData journalists, developers and coders ages 18 to 30 can participate in this five-day camp in Beirut.
Within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Arab Development Portal (ADP) is launching an open data hackathon titled “Visualize 2030” – the First Data Dive Camp in the Arab Region.
The program will bring together the top 30 applicants (individuals and teams) to think and engage with one another to unleash the power of data: create and produce visual content such as infographics, illustrations and videos using the ADP Database and other sources.
Participants will meet the evaluation committee experts, representatives from tech giants, international and regional NGOs and media institutions, and attend informational seminars.
All expenses will be covered by UNDP.
The deadline is Sept. 10.
 For more information, click here.