Human rights fellowships available [Worldwide]

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 2020 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.

The deadline to apply is Oct. 11.

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Workshop on local government reporting available [US]

Journalists interested in local reporting can apply for this training.

The National Press Foundation (NPF) is organizing the workshop "Spotlight on statehouse and local reporting" Dec. 8 to 12 in Washington. This training aims to recharge journalists' reporting on one of today’s most critical issues.

Participants will learn about accessing and localizing federal datasets; putting the impact of the federal government into context for their readers; covering Congress and the White House from afar; tracking campaign money; using fact-checking, community engagement and solutions journalism; making the most of TV appearances; and maximizing their iPhone as a tool.

NPF will cover travel, lodging and most meals during the five-day program. Twenty spots are available.

The deadline is Oct. 4.

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Registration ongoing for free webinar on arts reporting [Worldwide]

Journalists interested in arts reporting can register for this free webinar.

Poynter will host "How to cover the arts on any beat" at 2 p.m. EDT Sept. 10.

Participants will learn creative and sustainable approaches to incorporating arts coverage in business, features and breaking news stories.

The program will be led by Tom Huang, assistant managing editor at the Dallas Morning News, and Christopher Wynn, arts and entertainment editor of The Dallas Morning News.

Registration is free and ongoing.

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South China Morning Post seeks business reporter [China]

Seasoned journalists can apply for a position based in Hong Kong, Beijing or Shanghai.

South China Morning Post (SCMP) is looking for a senior reporter to deliver a range of business topics for a global readership.

The ideal candidate should have a keen nose for news, the ability to crunch numbers and analyze data, a knack for interviewing and extracting comments from non-English speakers, and the skills to weave reporting into coherent narratives.

Candidates must have knowledge of Mandarin and be willing to travel.

Apply now.

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Program focus on freedom of expression [MENA]

Cultural actors and researchers involved in cultural policies in the Arab region can apply for this workshop.

The Culture Resource is accepting applications for the Cultural Policy program, which will be held in November in Beirut.

The program aims to develop a cultural environment that bolsters freedom of expression and creativity and stimulates the role of the cultural sector in social and political change in the Arab region. 

Candidates must have previous experience in academic research or practice in cultural policies and cultural management in the Arab region.

The deadline is Sept. 4.

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