Fiocruz offers free course on science communication [Brazil]

Journalists and students interested in science communication can access this free course.

The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (
Fiocruz) offers the online course "Introduction to Scientific Dissemination," which can be taken at any time, at the student's pace. The total workload is 30 hours.

Participants will learn about the history of science communication in the world and in Brazil, recognize the importance of maintaining a dialogue with society and use conceptual and practical tools to communicate science news.

Registration is ongoing.

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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 Líbero, 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, 2020.

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, 2020.

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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, 2020.


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Vacancy:The Atlantic seeks editorial fellows [US]

Recent college graduates can apply for a paid, yearlong position based in New York or Washington.

The Atlantic is offering a paid editorial fellowship July 2020 to June 2021.

Fellows participate in the Atlantic Media Academy, a comprehensive curriculum providing a 360-degree view of the media industry covering the editorial, operational and economic sides of both magazine and digital journalism today.

Fellowship responsibilities may include blogging, copy editing, fact-checking, multimedia editing, social media and more.

The deadline is Jan. 27, 2020
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Journalism Fellowship available at Harvard [Worldwide]

Journalists with at least five years of experience who are interested in sharing, expanding and researching public policy and political affairs can apply for this fellowship.

Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government is accepting applications for the Joan Shorenstein Center Fellowship in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Applicants must be journalists, scholars or policymakers active in the field of press, politics and public policy. English fluency is required.

Fellows are required to live in residence for one semester and will receive a US$30,000 stipend disbursed in four installments over the semester. Travel and living expenses are not covered by the center.

A workstation, computer and telephone are provided. To apply, send a cover letter, a completed application form, a research project proposal, a curriculum vitae/resume and recommendations.

The deadline is March 1, 2020.


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Vacancy: South China Morning Post seeks interns [China]

Students and graduates can apply for a summer internship in Hong Kong.

The South China Morning Post is accepting candidates for its 2020 internship program.

Starting early June, interns will spend 12 weeks as paid reporters helping to cover local and global news.

Applicants should be students in their third or fourth year or recent graduates. Excellent English is required; fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin is a plus.

The deadline is Feb. 1, 2020.

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Malmö Arab Film festival accepting entries [MENA]

Arab woman directors, writers and others can participate in this film festival.

The Malmö Arab Film Festival is accepting entries to the Arab Woman Film Days, which focuses on films made by Arab women or about Arab women. The event will take place March 27 to 29 in Helsingborg and Malmö, Sweden.

Works must delve into questions about equality, feminism and women’s rights.

Applicants can submit features, shorts and documentaries.

 The deadline is Jan. 15, 2020.


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Vacancy: Bloomberg seeks editor [Brazil]

Experienced journalists who are fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish can apply for this position in Brasília, Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo.

Bloomberg News is seeking an editor to cover Latin American economy and government.

Responsibilities include helping deliver stories that look at politics and economics through the prism of business and investment,  publishing headlines and scoops with speed and accuracy and also taking on longer-term analysis and enterprise projects.

Candidates must have experience working in Latin America, experimenting with new formats of storytelling and being comfortable in a collaborative, dynamic, fast-moving newsroom.

Apply now.


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Nieman Foundation seeks entries for investigative reporting award [US]

Investigative journalists can apply for an award.

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard is accepting entries for the Worth Bingham Prize, which honors investigative reporting of stories of national significance where the public interest is being ill-served.

These stories may involve state, local or national government, lobbyists or the press itself wherever there exists an "atmosphere of easy tolerance" that Worth Bingham described in his reporting on the nation's capital.

Submissions must have been published in a U.S. newspaper or magazine or on the newspaper or magazine’s website during the 2019 calendar year. Web-based news organizations that follow a strict code of journalistic ethics and publish original reporting on a regular basis may also submit entries. No broadcast-only entries are allowed.

The winner will receive US$20,000.

Submissions must be accompanied by a US$50 entry fee.

The deadline is Jan. 17, 2020.


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Sidney Hillman Foundation seeks entries for Investigative journalism Award [Worldwide]

Journalists and photographers can compete for a US$5,000 prize.

The Sidney Hillman Foundation seeks entries for its Hillman Prizes, which honor investigative journalism and commentary that serves the common good.

Journalists worldwide can apply, but the work must have been widely accessible to U.S. audiences.

This year's categories include book; print or online newspaper story or series; print or online magazine story or series; broadcast story or series (at least 20 minutes in total package length); web publication/story or series/multimedia; and opinion and analysis.

Along with the cash prize, winners will receive a certificate and a trip to attend the awards ceremony on May 4, 2020 in New York.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 30, 2020.


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Society of Professional Journalists launches competition for journalism students [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, videography and podcasts.

The contest is open to anyone studying toward an academic degree enrolled in a U.S. college or university in 2019. 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. 14, 2020.


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Associated Press offers internship program [Worldwide]

Full-time students and recent graduates worldwide can apply for a summer internship.

The Associated Press offers its Global News General Assignment Internship Program — a 12-week, paid, individually tailored training program for students who are aspiring cross-format journalists.

Internships are offered in four U.S. cities -- Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington -- and eight international locations -- Jerusalem, London, New Delhi and Rome.

Interns will receive training and contribute to AP’s text, video, photo and interactive reporting. Responsibilities include covering general news, sports, business or entertainment.

The deadline is Dec. 21.


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Journalism conference calls for papers [Brazil]

Journalism professors and students will gather at the 19th National Meeting of Journalism Teachers April 6 to 8, 2020 in São Paulo.

The conference is organized by the journalism courses of the Superior School of Advertising and Marketing (ESPM, in Portuguese) and the School of Communication and Arts' Journalism and Publishing Course at the University of São Paulo.

The program includes the 15th Research Cycle in Journalism Teaching and Extension, the 10th Meeting of Journalism Course Coordinators; 15th National Cycle of Research in Teaching and Extension in Journalism.

The event also features activities such as book launches, panel discussions and cultural programming.

Papers may be presented in one of the following research groups: extension activities; teaching ethics and journalism theories; undergraduate research; laboratory production — electronic and print works; and pedagogical projects and teaching methodologies.

The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, 2020.

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Workshop on heart health available [US]

Journalists interested in health journalism can apply for this training.

The National Press Foundation (NPF) is organizing the workshop "Covering the Heart Beat" will take place Jan. 26 to 29, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Participants will look at all facets of heart health and heart disease: who is at risk, symptoms, preventive care, treatment, demographics, data, and the latest science and medicine.

NPF will cover travel, lodging and most meals during the four-day program.

The deadline is Dec. 6.


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