Vacancy exists for editor at Dow Jones Newswires [Japan]

Experienced journalists can apply for this position in Tokyo.

Dow Jones Newswires is looking for a journalist/translator to lead its Japanese-language service (JLS).

The journalist will manage a global team of translators and translation editors, supervising senior translation editors and keeping track of the quality of translations from The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires.

Candidates must have at least seven years of experience as a journalist in the English or Japanese language, or at least the same amount of time as a translation editor, either at JLS or a similar business/finance publication translating from English to Japanese.

Apply now.

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UNESCO seeks partners for Global Media Defense Fund [Worldwide]

NGOs, media or lawyers’ associations, media development agencies, foundations, academic institutions and noncommercial media institutions can apply for this program.

UNESCO is seeking partners for the Global Media Defense Fund to enhance media protection and improve the access of journalists to specialized legal assistance.

Partners will undertake initiatives to upscale and/or operationalize actions that enhance journalists’ legal protection and their access to legal assistance.

The total grant allocated for this program is US$500,000. Selected organizations can request US$15,000 to  US$60,000.

Preference will be given to proposals impacting on regions/countries where safety of journalists is more at risk based on UNESCO’s Observatory of Killed Journalists.

The deadline is May 10.

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Registration ongoing for Webinar COVID-19 reporting [Worldwide]

AUK Government minister has described trusted news outlets as a “fourth emergency service” during the COVID-19 pandemic, because they provide independent, verifiable information to the public. But to fulfill this duty, journalists around the world are risking their own health and safety every day.

Those deemed to be "key workers" or members of an "essential service" are still reporting in the field in many parts of the world. And even those working remotely for newsrooms operating virtually find themselves increasingly in the firing line as COVID-19 is politicized.

How can journalists protect themselves physically, psychologically and digitally while #coveringCOVID? What should employers be doing to support them? And what long term effects should we prepare for now?

Renowned Egyptian journalist and journalism safety trainer Abeer Saady, and the DART Center’s Asia Pacific Director Dr. Cait McMahon, will join ICFJ’s Global Director of Research Dr. Julie Posetti to explore these issues and share practical advice that journalists can immediately begin implementing on the ground.

This webinar is part of the Global Health Crisis Reporting Forum from the International Center for Journalists and IJNet. 

This webinar will take place on Zoom on April 24 at 8:30 a.m. EDT.

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Society of Professional Journalists offers Fellowship [US]

Midcareer editorial writers or columnists working for U.S. outlets can apply for a US$75,000 fellowship.

The Society of Professional Journalists is accepting applications for the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship, which enables journalists to have time away from daily responsibilities to take courses, pursue independent study, travel or pursue other endeavors that enrich their knowledge of a public interest issue.

Fellowships result in editorials and other writings, including books. Fellows must publish work within 18 months of selection.

Applicants must have at least three years of experience as an editorial writer or columnist, demonstrate outstanding writing abilities and receive an editor or publisher's endorsement to pursue the fellowship without jeopardizing employment.

The deadline to apply is June 20.

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Workshop focuses on documentary films [Russia]

Russian filmmakers can apply for this free training event.

The Goethe Institute and the State Museum Preserve "Rostov Kremlin" are organizing the DocTrain 2020, which will take place Sept. 10 to 17 in Rostov, Yaroslavl region.

The lineup of instructors includes award-winning screenwriters and directors Marina Razbezhkina and Arne Birkenstock.

The workshop will help participants improve their skills in editing documentary films and promoting them in the international film market. Training will be held in Russian as well as in German and English with translation into Russian.

The organizers will provide accommodation, meals and travel expenses.

The deadline is April 25.

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African Liberty offers writing fellowship [Africa]

Aspiring op-ed writers can apply for this online program.

African Liberty seeks candidates for its writing fellowship.

This 12-month program is designed to identify promising African writers and provide them with the skills required to be successful in op-ed writing.

Accepted applicants must complete a five-week online course. The top 20 candidates will be selected as writing fellows.

Fellows will receive monthly compensation and get published in major media outlets.

The deadline is April 30.

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Grants for media projects open [Worldwide]

Independent media organizations, civic groups and associations can apply.

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking proposals for projects that advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions.

NED encourages applications from organizations working in diverse environments including newly established democracies, semi-authoritarian countries, highly repressive societies and countries undergoing democratic transition.

Grant amounts vary depending on the size and scope of the projects, but the average grant lasts 12 months and is around US$50,000.

NED is interested in proposals from organizations for nonpartisan programs that seek to: promote and defend human rights and the rule of law, support freedom of information and independent media, and promote accountability and transparency.

The deadline is June 19.

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COVID-19 fund: Facebook launches Journalism Project [US]

Local news organizations can apply for this new fund.

The Facebook Journalism Project (FJP) has created the FJP COVID-19 Local News Relief Fund Grant Program.

The program will offer grants of US$25,000 to US$100,000 to help local newsrooms serve their communities during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Preference will be given to organizations that serve immigrant, rural, underserved and economically disadvantaged communities; represent areas where COVID-19 impact is particularly acute; and are family- or community-owned or independent.

The deadline is April 24.

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Online video course available [Brazil]

Anyone can access this free online course in Portuguese.

The One Minute Festival presents a series of modules on the basics of audiovisual with a focus on the one-minute format.

The course is divided into several short videos, including lessons and exercises based on the festival's one-minute videos. The instructors are Marcelo Masagão, creator and curator of the One Minute Festival, and educator and filmmaker Moira Toledo. 

No registration is required. All videos are available at any time on the festival's YouTube channel.

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Arab Culture Funds documentary projects [MENA]

Arab directors and producers living in the Arab region or in the diaspora can apply for grants.

The Arab Culture Fund (AFAC) is accepting applications for its documentary program to support creative documentary films in the Arab region.

Applicants can submit short, medium-length and feature documentary film projects that are in development, production or post-production phases.

The maximum fund per film is US$10,000 for development grants and up to US$50,000 for production and post-production grants.

The deadline is May 1.

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