Democracy Fund seeks interns [US]

Students and recent graduates can apply for an internship in Washington.

The Democracy Fund is looking for spring interns for its Public Square Program. The program focuses on media and citizen engagement by supporting innovations and institutions that help people better understand and participate in the democratic process.

Responsibilities include providing logistical support during meetings with journalism grantees and partners; researching issues in key policy areas and local news; assisting in the grantmaking process; and contributing to the Public Square’s Local Fix newsletter and Local News Lab website. 

Candidates must have experience in journalism, communications and/or civic innovation as well as be passionate about the future of journalism and making the political system more effective. 

For more information, click here.

Abraji seeks panel ideas, speakers [Brazil]

Journalists interested in investigative reporting can participate in this event's planning. 

The Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji, in Portuguese) invites collaborators for its annual conference on June 28 to 30, 2018 in São Paulo.

Collaborators can suggest a type of panel, propose a title and recommend themselves or others as speakers or moderators.

The deadline is Feb. 28, 2018.

For more information (in Portuguese), click here.

ACME Award seeks entries[Uganda]

Professional and freelance journalists working in Uganda can apply.

The African Center for Media Excellence (ACME) is accepting nominees for the Uganda National Journalism Awards, which recognize excellence in reporting and promote quality journalism in the country.

The categories include agriculture reporting; health reporting; arts reporting; investigative reporting; breaking news reporting; justice, law and order; business, economics and financial reporting; local reporting; data journalism; education; national news reporting (broadcast); national news reporting (print); energy, oil, gas and mineral resources; news illustration; environment reporting; photo and video journalism; explanatory reporting; political reporting; feature writing; and sports.

ACME is accepting work published or broadcast in 2017. All local language entries must be accompanied by full translations in English.

The winner and first runner-up of each category will receive a cash prize and a commemorative plaque and certificate.

The deadline is Jan. 31, 2018.

For more information, click here.

Asia-Pacific Media Grants open [Asia-Pacific]

Media organizations, journalism networks, universities and schools can apply for reporting grants.

Earth Journalism Network (EJN) has launched Asia-Pacific Media Grants to strengthen the capacity of organizations to produce good quality and quantity of socio-environmental news in the region, in particular South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

The grants will support the generation of media reports on climate change, environment and natural resource management issues; disseminate news and information to the most vulnerable communities and policymakers; and boost the voices of marginalized groups who are most at risk of climate change and environmental problems.

ENJ plans to select 11 applicants to receive up to US$20,000 for a one-year project.

The deadline to submit a proposal is Jan. 14, 2018.

For more information, click here.

World Press Photo competition seeks entries [Worldwide]

Professional visual journalists can submit digital projects to a contest.

The World Press Photo Multimedia Contest seeks entries that include professional photography in combination with, but not limited to, audio and visual elements like video, animation, graphics, illustrations, sound or text.

The photo contest has eight categories: general news, spot news, contemporary issues, environment, people, nature, sports and long-term projects. The digital storytelling contest has four categories: immersive storytelling, innovative storytelling, long form and short form.

Winners will travel to Amsterdam to receive their prize during the World Press Photo Festival. The winner of World Press Photo of the Year will also receive EUR10,000 (US$11,813).

Entries must have been published in 2017 in English or with English subtitles.

The deadline is Jan. 4, 2018.

For more information, click here.