Ponte a Ponte seeks business reports [Brazil]

Journalists who covered investments and businesses that aim to produce a social or environmental impact can compete for a prize.

The Impact Journalist Award, organized by Ponte a Ponte and Faculdade Cásper Líber, recognizes journalists across Brazil in four categories.

The categories are text (print or online newspapers and magazines), audiovisual (multimedia vehicles, radio or TV), innovative journalism initiatives in the field of investment and business impact, and journalism initiatives in peripheral contexts and community initiatives in the field of investment and business impact.

Works must have been published or broadcast between Jan. 1, 2018 and Jan. 31, 2019.

The winner of each category will receive BRL3,500, in addition to media exposure and access to an online course on the history of social impact in Brazil.

The deadline is Jan. 31, 2019.

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M-Net accepting applicants for filmmaking academy [South Africa]

Film and TV graduates can apply for this internship program in Gauteng.

TV channel M-Net is selecting candidates for its Magic in Motion Academy class of 2019.

The yearlong program provides an immersive experience in key areas of TV and film creation, across different genres. This includes production commissioning, scriptwriting, concept creation, producing, directing, cinematography, sound, art direction, editing, post-production and broadcasting.

Selected candidates will be subject to credit, criminal and verification checks.

The deadline is Jan. 21, 2019.

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Reportagen Magazine seeks entries in 12 languages [Worldwide]

Journalists anywhere can enter in this international contest.

Reportagen Magazine, with the support of Bern Welcome, organizes the True Story Award, a journalism prize that aims to make reporters’ voices known beyond the borders of their home countries and to increase the diversity of perspectives offered by the media.

Works can be submitted in 12 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Works written in other languages must be translated into English and submitted in the categories "Europe" or "World."

Texts of 3,000 to 17,000 words published in print or online between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2018 are eligible.

A jury consisting of 50 members from 29 countries will select the best 42 texts, whose authors will travel to Bern, Switzerland, for the award ceremony. Three winners will receive CHF30,000 (US$29,986), CHF20,000 (US$19,991) and CHF10,000 (US$9,995) each.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 10, 2019.

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Journalism fellowships available at Oxford University [Worldwide]

Midcareer journalists can apply for a fellowship at Oxford University, United Kingdom.

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism seeks applicants for its Journalist Fellowship program, which will begin October 2019 or January 2020 and last one to three terms.

The program gives visiting journalists from around the world an opportunity to critically reflect upon their profession, to research a subject of their choice under the supervision of an academic specializing in that area, and to enjoy the breadth of academic, cultural and social life at the University of Oxford.

Applicants must have at least five years of journalism experience and strong English skills.

Most Journalist Fellowships are fully-funded and cover living costs and accommodation.

The deadline is Feb. 11, 2019.


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Fellowship in public service journalism available [US]

Journalists with five years of experience can apply for this fellowship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Marquette University, in partnership with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, is accepting candidates for the O'Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism.

Fellows spend nine months researching, reporting and writing stories with potential to change policies and improve lives.

The fellowship provides a US$65,000 stipend, health insurance, benefits, residency, moving, technology and project travel allowances, and tuition remission.

The deadline is Jan. 25, 2019.

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New Holland Award accepting photo entries [South America]

Photojournalists and amateur photographers can compete in this contest.

The New Holland Award for Photojournalism, sponsored by farm equipment manufacturer New Holland,honors works that portray rural life and agricultural work in South America.

The competition selects photographs to be part of a traveling exhibition in major cities. Photos must have been taken within two years prior to the deadline.

Cash prizes range from BRL5,000 (US$1,211) to BRL15,000 (US$3,636). Photos that do not receive prizes but are selected for exhibition will be acquired for BRL600 (US$145) each.

The deadline is Dec. 15.

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GroundTruth Project offers reporting fellowship [Worldwide]

Freelance journalists who want to report stories in the Middle East can apply for this program.

The GroundTruth Project, in partnership with the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, offers a US$10,000 fellowship.

The fellowship will support a freelance journalist who wants to report on stories in the Middle East that are under-covered by the mainstream media.

Applicants should present a proposal for stories about education, health, culture, art, food, faith or other expressions of life in a region where too often reporters only focus on conflict.

The selected fellow will receive a stipend, a budget, as well as medical insurance and field reporting expenses. The fellowship also includes mentorship and editorial support.

The deadline is Jan. 11, 2019.


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Michael Jacobs offers travel writing grant [Worldwide]

Journalists who write in Spanish or English and have at least one book or article published can apply for this grant.

The Gabriel García Márquez Foundation for a New Ibero american Journalism (FNPI) and the Cartagena Hay Festival are accepting candidates for the Michael Jacobs Grants.

The program seeks to benefit journalists and writers who are working on articles or travel books on Latin America and/or Spain.

The winner will receive US$7,500 to finance the research and writing of a long-form article or book and will have the opportunity to present his or her project at the Cartagena Hay Festival.

The jury will consider the narrative quality and the journalistic depth of the projects.

The deadline is Dec. 20.

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Social media and fact-checking program open [MENA]

Journalists across the Middle East and North Africa can apply for this program.

A new initiative from the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and the
Facebook Journalism Project aims to empower 2,000 MENA journalists to use social media to verify information, engage audiences and protect themselves online.

The Social Media Solutions program will equip journalists with the latest tools to sort fact from fiction on social media platforms. The curriculum will cover four key areas: verification, security, engagement and storytelling.

The trainers will hold in-person workshops in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. Webinars will be offered in Arabic to reach even more journalists across the MENA region.

Those who would like to be informed about program dates and opportunities must fill out a form by Dec. 15.


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Society of Professional Journalists seeks students' entries [US]

U.S. students can compete for this award.

The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) presents the Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student journalism.

Entries will be first judged on the regional level. First place regional winners will advance to the national competition and will be recognized at SPJ spring conferences. National winners will be showcased on SPJ's site.

The categories include newspapers, magazine, radio, television, art/graphics, online, video
and podcasts.

The contest is open to anyone studying toward an academic degree enrolled in a U.S. college or university in 2018. International SPJ student members may also enter.

The fee for SPJ members is US$10 per entry and for non-members, US$20 per entry.

The deadline is Jan. 15, 2019.

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Grants for reporting subcultures available [Worldwide]

Women journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for this fund.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Kim Wall Memorial Fund, established in honor of the award-winning Swedish journalist who covered important, underreported stories from around the world.

One US$5,000 grant will be awarded to fund stories on subcultures, broadly defined, and “the undercurrents of rebellion," carrying forward Wall's legacy. Grantees will also be paired with a mentor to assist them in their reporting.

The fund may cover reporting-related costs including travel (flights, ground transportation, drivers), logistics, visa fees and payment for fixers/translators.

The deadline is Jan. 4, 2019.

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Portal Publicitário organises social media course [Brazil]

Media professionals, entrepreneurs and students can register for this course.

Portal Publicitário is organizing a daylong course on social media Dec. 15 in São Paulo.

Participants will learn about high-performance strategies and methods in social media. Topics include digital marketing trends for 2019; content management; strategic planning for social media; branding; strategies for Facebook, Instagram, Stories, Whatsapp and Youtube; how to use live streaming and videos to increase engagement; and more.

The instructor is Valter Junior, editor and head of social media of Portal Publicitário.

Registration is open and costs BRL169.

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COMESA accepting reports on trade, gender issues [Africa]

Journalists who covered regional integration projects in Africa can enter this competition.

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) organizes the COMESA Media Awards in four categories: print journalism, radio journalism, television journalism and online/new media.

Possible topics include trade, infrastructure (energy, transport, ICT), investments, gender issues and others, involving more than one COMESA member state or a national project that has a regional dimension.

Works must have been published or broadcast in 2018 in Arabic, English or French. Journalists must be nationals of COMESA member states.

The winners will receive sponsorship to the COMESA Heads of State Summit, a monetary prize, a trophy and a certificate.

The deadline is Jan. 31, 2019.

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Ghurba accepting paper submissions on migration [MENA]

Journalists, academics and students from the Arab world are invited to submit their papers to this conference in Warwick, United Kingdom.

"The Arab World as Ghurba: Citizenship, Identity and Belonging in Literature and Popular Culture" will take place June 21, 2019 at the University of Warwick. The event is funded by the Humanities Research Center and the Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies,

The conference is interested in how migration to the Arab world appears in culture and what this documentation tells about the Arab world as a migrant destination.

Abstracts should have a maximum of 300 words.

The deadline is Dec. 30.

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Dart Center offers Fellowships for reporting conflict, violence [Worldwide]

Midcareer journalists who want to deepen their knowledge of trauma and improve coverage of violence, conflict and tragedy can apply for a fellowship.

This year, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, will select 12 journalists as Dart Center Ochberg Fellows.

The next program will be held July 22 to 27, 2019 at Columbia University in New York.

Fellows attend background briefings by prominent interdisciplinary experts in the trauma and mental health fields; conversations with journalist colleagues on issues of ethics, craft and other aspects of professional practice; and a host of other opportunities for intellectual engagement and peer learning.

The fellowship covers travel to and accommodations in New York, meals and other expenses directly related to participation.

The application deadline is Feb. 6, 2019.


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Journalism fellowships available [US]

Journalists, educators and education policy researchers can apply for a US$75,000 fellowship.

Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism presents the Spencer Fellowship for Education Journalism, supporting long-form journalism that enhances the public's understanding of the American education system.

Four fellows will be selected for one year of academic research at Columbia University with hands-on advising from education writing experts. Journalism projects must be published after completion.

Applicants must submit a resume, writing samples, a reporting project proposal, at least three recommendation letters and a coursework proposal.

The deadline is Feb. 1, 2019.

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Nordic Press Association accepting entries on migration [Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway]

Journalists in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway are invited to attend this free event.

The Nordic Youth Media Days 2019, organized by the Nordic Press Association, will take place March 19 to 24, 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden.

The event aims to challenge the current media image by lifting a diversity of voices that are not represented. Participants will produce a story digging deeper into the topic of migration.

The organizer will cover accommodations, meals and travel of up to EUR120.

The deadline is Dec. 9.


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Grupo Abril offers internship program [Brazil]

College students expecting to graduate by December 2020 can apply for an internship.

Publishing company Grupo Abril is looking for journalism trainees in São Paulo.

Candidates must have intermediate English skills and be available to work six hours a day.

Interns receive a stipend, meal vouchers, medical assistance and dental assistance.

Apply now.


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IJP offers Journalism exchange program [Africa, Germany]

Journalists ages 25 to 40 from Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Germany can apply.

The International Journalists' Programmes (IJP) are offering fellowships to up to six young Southern African journalists and up to five young German journalists. The Southern African-German Journalists‘ Bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain insights into the political, economic, cultural and social fabric of the host country.

For two months, Southern African delegates will have the chance to work in Germany, followed by German delegates in Africa. They will be integrated into the day-to-day journalism of their host newsroom while researching stories for their home media.

The delegates will receive a fixed payment of EUR3,000 to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses.

Candidates must have a strong command of English. German is an advantage but not mandatory.

The deadline is Feb. 15, 2019.

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