Vacancy: Thomson Reuters Foundation seeks women's editor [MENA]

Experienced journalists can apply for this position in Beirut, Lebanon.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is looking for an editor to lead women’s rights coverage in the Middle East.

Responsibilities include producing daily news as well as exclusive and unique long-form stories on the challenges and successes of women today.

The editor will work with a team of journalists and freelancers around the world to find stories of real lives to highlight issues of injustice and triumph and of moves to address these problems, both by governments and the corporate sector.

Candidates must have with excellent news judgment, strong writing skills and experience in international journalism.

Apply now.

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Insper offers online analytical marketing course [Brazil]

Anyone can attend this course online in Portuguese.

Insper offers an analytical marketing course through the Coursera platform.

The course features five 3-hour modules, totaling 15 hours.

Participants will learn practical techniques for evaluating and recommending data analysis-based marketing decisions and actions.

The course can be attended at any time and at the student's pace.

Registration is open and free.

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ASME seeks interns [US]

Rising college seniors can apply for a 10-week program in New York or Washington.

The American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) is accepting candidates for its Magazine Internship Program 2020, which will be held May 27 to Aug. 7.

Interns participate in a two-day orientation in May and learn the fundamentals of reporting, fact-checking and copy editing. They also attend special events in New York and Washington and meet for lunch with top editors.

Only full-time students with a grade point average of at least 3.0 are considered for the internship. Applicants must complete their junior year before June 2020 and expect to graduate in June 2021.

The deadline is Dec. 1.

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Journalism Fellowships available [Worldwide]

Journalists who want to collaborate with others to pursue ideas for addressing the biggest challenges facing journalism can apply for a 10-month fellowship.

Each year, the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships selects up to 20 fellows to spend an academic year at Stanford University. During their fellowship, they have access to some of the world’s most innovative thinkers and organizations, from technology giants to hot new startups to Stanford’s 100-plus special institutes and centers.

Fellows receive a stipend of US$85,000; those with young children also receive a child-care supplement. Cost of Stanford tuition and Stanford health care is also covered. The total financial support ranges from US$95,000 to US$145,000.

Ideally, candidates will have at least five years of experience.

The deadline is Dec. 4 for international applicants and Jan. 30, 2020 for U.S. applicants.


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Investigative journalism training available [Kyrgyzstan]

Teams of three or four professional or citizen journalists can apply for this program.

The Internews's project TRACK (Transparency through Reporting & Advocacy Campaigns in Kyrgyzstan) organizes free investigative journalism training.

Three five-day workshops will take place in December, January and February.

Topics include storytelling, tools for investigative journalism, fact-checking, editing, digital security and more.

Selected teams will receive funding and mentoring support to produce their stories.

The deadline is Nov. 15.

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Registration ongoing for investigative journalism conference [Latin America]

Journalists and other interested media professionals are invited to register for this event.

Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) and Transparency International organize the Latin American Conference on Investigative Journalism (COLPIN), which brings together more than 300 reporters from Latin America and the Caribbean. The event will take place Nov. 7 to 10 in Mexico City.

The program will feature veteran media professionals who will share their experience and challenges as investigative journalists in the region, as well as their techniques and recommendations. Last year's best Latin American journalism works will be presented and discussed by their authors.

Registration costs US$125 for professionals and US$100 for students.

Registration is ongoing, but spots are limited.

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Data visualizations contest for journalism students [US]

Student-run news sites can submit their data visualizations to this contest.

The Computation + Journalism Symposium is organizing a student contest for data visualizations. The event will take place March 20 and 21, 2020 at Northeastern University in Boston.

Works must have been published between Sept. 1, 2018, and Dec. 13, 2019 and do an excellent job of telling a story.

Up to two students per school will receive free flight and accommodations to attend the conference.

The deadline is Dec. 13.

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Philip Meyer Journalism Award focuses on research works [Worldwide]

Journalists incorporating social research methods in their reporting are invited to apply for an award.

The Philip Meyer Journalism Award honors stories that utilize a wide variety of research tools, from probabilities to survey research. The contest is presented by the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, the Knight Chair at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and  Investigative Reporters and Editors.

Works must have been published or broadcast between Oct. 1, 2018, and Sept 30, 2019. Entries submitted in other languages must be accompanied by English translations. One person on the story's team must be a current IRE member.

The first, second and third places will receive US$500, US$300 and US$200 respectively.

The deadline is Nov. 17.

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FJ & Co offers workshop for freelancers [UK]

Freelancers looking to take their business to the next level are invited to attend this workshop.

FJ & Co., a platform for freelance journalists, is organizing Freelancer Away Day on Dec. 6 in London.

Participants will define their offering and what makes them stand out, find new revenue streams and ways to increase their revenue stream create a strategic plan for the coming year and connect to a group of like-minded freelancers for collaboration and networking.

The instructors are freelance journalists Anna Codrea-Rado and Harriet Minter.

Registration is open, but spots are limited. The cost is GBP149.

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Global Initiate offers fellowship [Worldwide]

Journalists and others from countries affected by organized crime can apply for this yearlong fellowship.

 The Resilience Fund, established by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, is accepting candidates for a new fellowship.

The Resilience Fellowship aims to build a platform for collaboration between civil society actors, human-rights activists, journalists and others working to counter the effects of organized crime.

Fellows will receive US$15,000, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Applicants must submit a proposal covering this year's theme, “Disappearances related to organized crime.” They must be fluent in English, French or Spanish.

The deadline is Nov. 15.

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CFPD offers Online course on web writing [Latin America]

Media professionals and students can register for this online course in Spanish.

The Center for Training in Digital Journalism at the University of Guadalajara organizes a course on how to gather information, write, structure and optimize online content.

Digital journalist Brisa Barbosa will lead the program, which will run from Jan. 27 to March 1, 2020. The estimated time for the course is eight to 12 hours a week.

The deadline to register is Jan. 12, 2020. The cost is MXN1,800 for Mexican residents and US$90 for foreigners.

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Vacancy :Media organisation seeks interns [US]

Undergraduate, graduate students and recent graduates who want to pursue a career in journalism can apply for a paid internship in New York.

The Wall Street Journal is selecting candidates for its 2020 summer internships. The internships take place over June, July and August, though start dates can be flexible.

Interns can work in the data reporting, podcast, graphics, video, photo editing, magazine or design  departments, among others.

The deadline is Nov. 1.

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Vacancy:Quartz Africa seeks freelancers [Kenya, UK]

Experienced journalists can apply for this freelancing opportunity.

Quartz Africa  is looking for freelance writers in Nairobi and London.

Writers can pitch a variety of stories from business and politics to culture and design. In Nairobi, Quartz is interested in how the local tech ecosystem fits into Kenya and East Africa’s broader story; and in London, in the African diaspora’s growing influence in the United Kingdom. 

Candidates must send a CV, three links to previously published work and two original story ideas they would work to africa [AT] qz [DOT] com, with subject line: “Nairobi freelance writer” or “London freelance writer.”


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Photography Festival accepting entries [Brazil]

Visual journalists, photographers and others interested in photography can attend this free event.

Revista Zum organizes the Zum Festival Nov. 1 to 3 in São Paulo.

The program includes debates, lectures, exhibits, a photo book fair and workshops on the production and dissemination of contemporary images.

Those interested in attending the workshops must bring a camera.

Admission is free, but spaces are limited.


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Emma Bowen Foundation offers Media fellowship [US]

African-American, Asian-American, Latino and Native American students can apply for a media fellowship.

The Emma Bowen Foundation offers a fellowship to give students of color the opportunity to succeed in the media industry.

Fellows are placed in multiyear paid internships at some of the nation’s leading companies nationwide. The majority of fellows work in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami or the San Francisco Bay Area.

Candidates must be graduating high school seniors or college students, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and speak and write English fluently.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.


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The Kiplinger Fellowship focuses on digital tools [Worldwide]

Journalists interested in digital media can apply for a fellowship.

The Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism at Ohio State University offers short-term fellowships to help make better use of new online tools and channels. The 2020 fellowship will take place April 19 to 24 in Columbus, Ohio.

Fellows receive a full week of immersive training on digital tools and tactics from leading industry experts. Topics include cybersecurity for journalists, mobile videography, data journalism and media ethics.

Print, broadcast and online journalists with at least five years experience are eligible to apply, including freelancers.

The fellowship covers accommodations, hotel and most meals. Limited scholarships are available to reduce travel costs for fellows selected from outside the United States.

The deadline is Dec. 1.

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