Fellowship funds reporting on gender, development and civil society issues in Senegal [Worldwide]

Professional journalists who have reported for influential media outlets can apply for a fellowship.

The International Reporting Project (IRP) is accepting applications for reporting fellowships on on gender, development and civil society issues in Senegal. The reporting trip will take place Nov. 10 to 20.

Participants are expected to produce stories and/or other reported content in the form articles, slideshows, video, audio, blog posts, infographics, social media posts or more.

The IRP will provide round-trip air tickets to Senegal and will pay for visas, hotel costs, local transportation and most meals. 

The deadline is Sept. 24.

For more information, click here.

Doctors Without Borders seeks communications officer [Ireland]

Media professionals can apply for this position in Dublin.

Doctors Without Borders Ireland is hiring a press and communications officer.

The officer will work on a communications strategy to raise the profile of the organization and its activities among Irish and international audiences.

Candidates must have demonstrable experience in press office work or journalism, including a substantial understanding of, and contacts in, Irish media. Previous work experience in developing countries or humanitarian organizations is an advantage. 

The salary is EUR34,480.79.

The deadline is Sept. 25.

For more information, click here.

Free webinar on innovative journalism open [Latin America, Spain]

Anyone can register for this free webinar.

The Master in Journalism Innovation at the Miguel Hernández University offers the online seminar "Innovative Journalism in Latin America" at 6 p.m. (GMT+2) Nov. 14.  

Janine Warner from SembraMedia, Mauricio Jaramillo from Hangouts Periodismo and Patricio Contreras from Puroperiodismo will analyze the development of journalism innovation in the region, with the aim of exchanging experiences and taking a closer look at the digital media landscape in different countries.

Registration is ongoing.

For more information (in Spanish), click here.

The Globe Post seeks freelancers, interns [Asia, Europe, Middle East, US]

Budding journalists can apply for freelance and internship positions.

The Globe Post is looking for freelance reporters in Europe, Middle East, post-Soviet countries and East Asia, as well unpaid interns in Washington.

Reporters can develop their own story ideas or work on an assignment basis. They will work with experienced editors in North America and Europe. Candidates should have a keen eye for detail and good knowledge of the area or country they’re located. Preference will be given to stories about civil liberties, media freedom, political rights, humanitarian crisis and minorities at risk.

Interns will contribute on different subjects including the Trump administration, foreign affairs, health and fitness, in addition to curating viral content. The deadline to apply for the internship is Oct. 8.

For more information, click here for the freelance position and here for the internship.