UAM/El País School of Journalism offers humanitarian course[Spain]

Journalists and journalism students interested in humanitarian issues can enroll in this course.

The UAM/El País School of Journalism is organizing a workshop on humanitarian journalism, which will take place Nov. 29 and 30 in Madrid.

Participants will learn the features of humanitarian journalism, how to choose topics, how to deliver them ethically and how to approach people in a humanitarian crisis. The instructor is journalist Lola Hierro.

The deadline to register is Nov. 22. The cost is EUR150.

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Reporting fellowships for women available [Worldwide]

Women-identifying and non-binary journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for a reporting fellowship.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is organizing Adelante (Moving Forward), a five-year reporting initiative that aims to amplify the voices of women journalists in Latin America and strengthen their professional development, impact and safety.

A group of six fellows will travel March 2 to 17, 2020 to El Salvador. Fellows will begin their trip in Mexico City, where they will complete a Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT) course. They will then depart for nine days of reporting in San Salvador and the surrounding area.

The IWMF pays for fellowship-related expenses including travel, lodging, meals and fixers/interpreters unless a selected journalist’s news organization wishes to assume these costs.

Journalists must apply for this reporting fellowship in pairs.

The deadline is Nov. 12.

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Alserkal residency program accepting applications [MENA]

Writers, curators, researchers and artists who are citizens of or residents in the MENA region can apply for this program.

The Alserkal Residency is a platform for artistic experimentation and discursive exchange, seeking to support cultural producers as they research themes pertinent to their respective practices.

The program will take place June 1 to Aug. 1, 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The organizers will cover travel and accommodation, in addition to a monthly living stipend.

The deadline is Jan 1, 2020.

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Essay competition for young journalists open [Sub-Saharan Africa]

Anyone age 18 to 28 can enter the #Blog4Dev contest.

The World Bank is inviting residents of Sub-Saharan Africa to write a blog post on what it will take to end child marriage in their country.

Entries must be in English, French or Portuguese and have no more than 500 words.

Prizes include being invited to attend a dedicated program during the World Bank – IMF Spring Meetings 2020 in Washington, a chance to intern at a World Bank Africa country office and an opportunity to have their blog published on the World Bank Africa blog Youth Transforming Africa.

The deadline is Nov. 30.

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Fellowships for radio journalism open [US]

Recent graduates interested in public radio journalism can apply for a one-year fellowship with National Public Radio (NPR).

The NPR Kroc Fellowship will train three fellows in public radio journalism - writing, reporting, producing and editing, for both radio and the web.

Fellows will receive a US$45,000 stipend and benefits, including paid vacation. Fellowships will be primarily based at NPR's Washington headquarters, but may also include an assignment at a member station.

Applications are open to students who have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree on or after Jan. 1, 2019 or who expect to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree by the spring of 2020 before the fellowship begins in August 2020.

Journalism or radio experience is not required. Foreign nationals interested in applying must have the necessary employment authorization.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 31.

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Grants for storytelling proposals available [Worldwide]

Project leaders in the areas of conservation, education, research, storytelling and technology can apply for a grant.

National Geographic is accepting proposals for its Exploration Grant.

Possible works may include photography, filmmaking, cartography, journalism or digital media and cover one of the three National Geographic lenses: wildlife, changing planet or human journey.

Selected projects receive between US$10,000 and US$30,000.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with measurable and/or tangible results.

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Vacancy :CNBC seeks correspondent [China]

Experienced journalists can apply for this position in Beijing.

CNBC is looking for a reporter to contribute to its coverage of Asia Pacific markets and businesses.

Responsibilities include reporting stories from the field and writing articles for CNBC.com, appearing on air, filing news reports and conducting live interviews from the Company’s studio.

Candidates must be able to write clean, clear and accurate news copy, as well as develop news story ideas and invite guests to CNBC shows. Financial and business news knowledge is essential.

Apply now.

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Vacancy : Twitter seeks interns [Brazil]

Students expecting to graduate in December 2020 or later can apply for this program.

Twitter is accepting candidates for its internship program in São Paulo starting Jan. 20, 2020.

Trainees will work with an experienced team that aims to transform the lives of Twitter users in an impactful and relevant way.

The program typically offers a monthly stipend, food stamps, transportation vouchers and other benefits.

The deadline is Nov. 17.

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Tomorrow’s Leaders program accepting entries [MENA]

Students who have the potential to become leaders in the MENA region are invited to apply for this program.

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and AMIDEAST, a nonprofit organization engaged in international education, training and development activities, are accepting applications for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program.

The program will provide four-year university enrollment and internship opportunities at select institutions of higher learning in the Middle East.

Participants should be prepared to begin the program in the Fall 2020 term and are expected to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.

The deadline is Dec. 2.


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