Claves21 offers free online course on biodiversity for journalists [Latin America]

Journalists living in Latin America can register for this free course in Spanish.

Argentine environmental news magazine Claves21, with support from the Earth Journalism Network, is organizing a nine-week online course beginning June 11. The program aims to provide journalists with information, knowledge and tools to cover biodiversity issues in the region.

Journalists Damián Profeta and Fermín Koop will explore the conceptual aspects of biodiversity, biodiversity policies in Latin America, key issues of media coverage and digital tools to create significant content.

The three best pieces resulting from the course will receive an award. The prizes will consist of a diploma and ARS5,000 (US$203) for the first place winner, ARS4,000 (US$162) for the second place and ARS3,000 (US$121) for the third.

Participants who complete the course will become part of the Claves 21 Latin American Network of Environmental Journalists and receive information about scholarships, competitions, financing and other professional opportunities.

The deadline to register is June 8.

For more information on how to register (in Spanish), click here.

Vacancy available for associate editor at Global Investigative Journalism Network [Africa]

Journalists with five years of experience can apply for this remote position.

The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is looking for an associate editor. Preference will be given to applicants based in Johannesburg, South Africa, but candidates can be based anywhere with a strong broadband connection.

Responsibilities include working with managing editor and regional editors to manage; producing and uploading content for GIJN’s websites and social media platforms; writing and editing English language stories; and more.

Candidates must have social media managing skills, WordPress proficiency and an interest in investigative and data journalism. Experience in graphics production, digital storytelling, project management is a plus.

The deadline is June 15.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Young journalists workshop open [Eastern Europe, Central Asia]

Journalists ages 18 to 26 from Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia can participate in this workshop.

The M100 Young European Journalists Workshop, organized with support from the Federal Foreign Ministry, Facebook and Deutsche Welle, will take place Sept. 10 to 19 in Potsdam, Germany. The theme of this year's workshop is "Journalism & political education in the social web."

The workshop connects actors in the diverse fields of journalism, political education work, social media and web video. Participants will also take part in the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium. 

The workshop will be held in English.

The organizers will cover accommodations and board, in addition to providing a travel allowance.

The deadline is June 12.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Storytelling projects on human migration open[Worldwide]

Storytellers, conservationists, educators and researchers can apply for a grant.

National Geographic Society is accepting applications for its Request for Proposals grant with a focus on documenting human migrations. 

Projects must document the causes and effects of one or more examples of present-day human migration; document the lives of present-day migrants, their journeys and receiving communities; or develop and test out classroom resources, curricula or public outreach materials that aim to increase understanding of the migrant experience and acceptance of migrant communities.

A typical grant will be less than US$30,000, but applicants may request up to U$70,000.

The deadline is July 10.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Journalism.co.uk: Vacancy for reporter available [UK]

Journalists can apply for this position in Brighton, England.

Journalism.co.uk is looking for a reporter.

Responsibilities include covering the media industry, helping to set the agendas for the organization's newsrewired conferences, producing a podcast and more.

Candidates must be knowledgeable about the latest developments in digital journalism and publishing; web and social media literate; multimedia skilled; capable of managing their time effectively; and be self-starters.

The deadline is June 15.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Revista Zum offers funds for photography projects [Brazil]

Brazilians or foreigners residing in Brazil can submit their photography projects to compete for a grant.

Revista ZUM is inviting entries to the ZUM/IMS Photo Fellowship, which will award two new projects with BRL65,000 each.

The grant will allow photographers to develop their work in various aspects on any theme and genre. Those selected will have eight months to develop the project.

The application deadline is June 29.

For more information on how to apply (in Portuguese), click here.

Print media seeks commissioning editor [China]

Seasoned journalists can apply for a position in Hong Kong.

The South China Morning Post is hiring a commissioning editor.

Responsibilities include planning, writing, executing and managing the content and production schedules of specialist publications projects; managing the budget; managing freelance writers and vendors.

Applicants should have at least five to 10 years in a reputable media company and experience in lifestyle journalism.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

ONA accepting applications for conference fellowships [Worldwide]

Digital journalists and students can apply for a fellowship.

The Online News Association is accepting applications for the MJ Bear Fellowship and the CNN Diversity Fellowship.

The fellowships provide registration, travel and accommodations for the 2018 Online News Association Conference and Awards in Austin, Texas. The MJ Bear fellow also receives three online coaching sessions and ONA membership.

The MJ Bear Fellowship is open to international candidates born between Sept. 14, 1988, and Sept. 13, 1995. The CNN Diversity Fellowship is open to journalists of diverse backgrounds, inclusive of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age and gender.

The deadline to apply is June 28.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Reporting fellowship avalable [US]

U.S. and international reporters who cover Washington for any media outlet can apply for the program.

The National Press Foundation sponsors the Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship, a nine-month seminar program to brief reporters about Washington agencies, institutions and organizations. It also provides journalists with fresh sources, story ideas and the opportunity to get to know and learn from other journalists.

Starting in September, journalists meet once a month for a daylong seminar about a different topic. In addition to learning innovative online tools, fellows take field trips to Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court, the Pentagon and other institutions.

The deadline to apply is July 6.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

FIAM FAAM offers Scholarships for master's in journalism [Brazil]

Students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in journalism can apply for this program.

FIAM FAAM, an institution of higher education in Brazil, offers partial and full scholarships for its professional master's degree in journalism in São Paulo.

The program is divided into two lines of research: "Journalistic languages and technologies" and "Journalism and the labor market."

Applicants must pass a specific knowledge test, a foreign language proficiency exam, research project evaluation and interview.

The deadline is Aug. 3. There is a BR150 application fee.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize accepting submission [Worldwide]

Photographers ages 18 and older can compete in a contemporary portrait contest.

The National Portrait Gallery in London, is accepting entries.  Applicants are encouraged to portray people with an emphasis on their identity as individuals.

Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2018, organized by the 

The first place winner will receive GBP15,000 (US$20,156). One or more shortlisted photographers will be awarded cash prizes at the judges' discretion.

All selected photographers under the age of 35 are eligible for the John Kobal New Work Award. The winning photographer will receive GBP5,000 (US$6,718) and a commission from the Gallery to photograph a sitter connected with the U.K. film industry.

The entry fee is GBP28 (US$37) per photograph. Each applicant can submit up to six photographs.

The deadline is June 12.

For more information on how to enter, click here.

Journalism fellowship program open [US]

Budding journalists interested in environmental issues can apply for a fellowship in Seattle.

Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization, offers news, justice and video fellowships starting in September.

Fellows work full time, making daily contributions to Grist’s editorial operations including (but not limited to) research, reporting, story ideas, writing and multimedia experiments. The news and justice fellows can choose to work out of Grist’s Seattle office or remotely.

The fellowship pays US$2,750 per month. Fellows must make a six-month commitment, with the possibility of an extension.

Writers, reporters and editors, as well as all-stars in fields such as video, audio and multimedia, are encouraged to apply.

The deadline is July 9.

For more information on how to apply, click here.