Centre for Media Studies offers summer school for investigative journalists [Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia]



Journalists from the Baltic countries can apply for a scholarship to participate in this program.

The Summer School on Investigative Reporting, organized by the Centre for Media Studies at SSE Riga, will take place Aug. 20 to 22 in Riga, Latvia. There will be also a pre-seminar that will take place Aug. 19.

The program will explore skills needed for journalism investigations including identifying topics, finding and proving information, interviewing sources and producing content. 

The keynote speaker of the school is Nina Jankowicz, disinformation fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington.

The early bird registration fee is EUR250, the regular fee is EUR350. 

Participants from the Baltic countries are eligible for a scholarship provided by the Anne-Marie and Gustaf Ander Foundation, which includes the registration fee and accommodation.

The early bird deadline is April 30; the regular deadline is June 20.


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Poynter offers free journalism courses to educators, students [Worldwide]



Journalism educators and students can access free resources.


Poynter is offering its online catalog free to help those affected by COVID-19.

The catalog includes introductory courses such as "The language primer: basics of grammar, punctuation and word use," "Math and numeracy primer: how to write about numbers" and "News literacy primer: how to evaluate information;" and also more advances courses: "Broadcast writing: write like you talk," "Getting it right: accuracy and verification in the digital age," "Audience analytics for reporters" and more.

Participants can enroll for free through May 31 by using coupon code 20COLLEGE100 at checkout.

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Online Investigative journalism course available [Brazil]




Journalists and students interested in investigative journalism can attend this online course in Portuguese.

Espaço Cult will offer an investigative journalism course on April 13 to 16.

The course will be taught in four classes by Andréa Dip, special reporter and editor at Agência Pública.

Participants will learn how to conduct investigative journalism in the context of authoritarian governments through proven examples and strategies.

Among the topics are how to discover and pursue a good story, financing models, how to avoid reporting clichés, how to extract data from official sources, protocols and correct terms to talk about gender issues and more.

Registration is open, but spots are limited. The cost is BRL350.


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Society of Professional Journalists offers conference internship [US]



Journalism students can apply to cover this conference Sept. 10 to 12 in Washington. 

The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is looking for 10 interns for the 2020 Excellence in Journalism Conference, organized by SPJ and the Radio Television Digital News Association.

Interns will report for the EIJ News, using a variety of digital approaches including video, social, audio, photos, written stories.

SPJ provides registration, accommodation, some meals, mentoring by professional journalists and networking venues. Interns must pay for their own travel to and from Washington.

The deadline is May 24.


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Reuters: Vacancy exists for desk editor [China]


Experienced journalists fluent in English can apply for this position.

Reuters is hiring a desk editor to join its newsroom in Beijing.

The desk editor will work on pictures and captions, perform newsroom duties such as research and media monitoring duties and help the editor in charge to run the shift.

Candidates must have good writing ability in English, excellent skills in Photoshop and strong awareness of legal dangers.

Apply now.


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Solutions Journalism Network: Vacancy exists for the post of region collaborative manager [US]



Journalists preferably based in the midwest or mountain west regions of the United States can apply for this remote position.

The Solutions Journalism Network is hiring a region collaborative manager for its Local Media Project

The manager will oversee collaborative projects in the region with the goal of creating self-sustaining, solutions journalism-focused news hubs in communities.

Applicants must have project management skills, a grasp of solutions journalism and willingness to travel regionally.

The pay is US$65,000 to US$70,000. 

The deadline is April 12.



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IBRAF seeks reports about Africa [Brazil]



Professional journalists can compete for this new award.

Instituto Brasil África (IBRAF) has launched the IBRAF Journalism Award to promote high-quality reporting on themes related to Africa.

Works must have been originally published in Portuguese between Jan. 1, 2019 and June 30.

The award will be offered in four categories: print journalism, TV, radio and the web. First-place winners in each category will receive BRL5,000.

The deadline is June 30.


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Mongabay seeks story proposals on apes [Africa, Asia]


Experienced journalists can apply for a paid reporting initiative.

Mongabay is accepting story proposals for a special reporting project on apes to raise public attention about the issues facing great apes and gibbons.

Possible topics include analyses of threats to apes, conservation solutions, new research and discoveries, particularly findings that could have implications for conservation strategies, and more.

Mongabay will negotiate fees and contracts for video and print submissions on a per-story basis. Stories must be published first in English.

Pitches will be considered on a rolling basis in 2020.


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The Allard Prize Photography highlights human rights issues, anti-corruption efforts [Worldwide]


Professional and amateur photographers who cover human rights issues or anti-corruption efforts can apply for this prize.

The Allard Prize Photography Competition recognizes photographic excellence reflecting the ideals of the Allard Prize.

Entries should focus on themes of courage and leadership in combating corruption, especially through promoting transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law, and of human rights and/or anti-corruption generally. Contestants may submit up to four images.

The Allard Prize Committee will select up to six photographs as winners. Each winning entrant will receive CAD1,000 (US$690). 

The deadline is May 1.


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Escuela Cursiva offers Online course on journalism in conflict zones [Latin America, Spain]




Journalists and journalism students can register for this online training in Spanish.

Escuela Cursiva offers the course "Journalism in conflict zones" with reporters Mónica G. Prieto and Javier Espinosa.

Participants will learn the basics of information gathering, protecting themselves, dealing with victims and writing an honest story of the covered conflict.

The cost of the training is EUR30 (US$33.5). This self-paced course can be taken at any time.

Registration is ongoing.

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Kamal Adham Center offers Journalism fellowship [MENA]



Students across the Arab world can apply for this fellowship to pursue a master's degree in television and digital journalism.

The Kamal Adham Center is accepting applications for its fellowship at the American University in Cairo.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent. They must also demonstrate financial need.

The fellowship covers tuition fees for a maximum of nine credits per semester, book allowance and student services and activities fees.

Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry.

The deadline is April 15.


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