Funds available to tackle COVID-19 misinformation [Worldwide]

Academics and researchers are invited to delve into COVID-19 misinformation.

The International Fact-Checking Network's CoronaVirusFacts/DatosCoronaVirus Alliance is calling for research proposals on its database.

Accepted proposals will receive access to the data accumulated by the CoronavirusFacts Alliance, which collected more than 5,300 debunked hoaxes about the new coronavirus.

A limited number of proposals that demonstrate the need for funding may be awarded up to US$10,000.

Proposals should be submitted in English.

The deadline is May 29.

 

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Fellowship focuses on education reporting [US]

Journalists with experience reporting on education can apply for this program.

The Wilson National Fellowship Foundation seeks candidates for the Woodrow Wilson Higher Education Media Fellowship program, sponsored by the ECMC Foundation.

The fellowship provides financial awards, professional development and training for journalists to pursue reporting projects, particularly on the field of postsecondary career and technical education.

Eight to 10 fellows will receive US$10,000 each for their reporting project, which can be completed at their home organization within six months.

The deadline is May 22.

 

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Workshop on media and citizenship available [Latin America]

Journalists working in citizen media and other interested media professionals can apply for this online training.

Plural Venezuela organizes the media and citizenship workshop "How to do journalism with the people" on May 20.

Participants will learn to use different collaborative journalism tools and resources and to create spaces that contribute to having more democratic and inclusive media, with a focus on producing relevant content for their communities

The workshop is free, but spots are limited.

Apply now.

 

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ADAMI Award focus on cultural diversity [Eastern Europe]

Media professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine can compete in this contest.

The ADAMI Media Prize for Cultural Diversity in Eastern Europe, funded by the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, seeks video-based projects on the topics of migration, integration, as well as the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity in Eastern Europe.

There are six categories available. The winners in each category will receive cash prizes or grants. In addition, participants with prior journalism experience are eligible to apply for an ADAMI Fellowship with a renowned Western European broadcaster.

The competition is open for productions that aired or were published after Oct. 1, 2018.

The deadline is July 15.

 

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COVID-19: Relief fund available for reporters [Worldwide]

Independent audio professionals in urgent financial need can apply for this fund.

The Association of Independent in Radio (AIR) has launched the Freelance Audio Fund to provide emergency relief to professional audio community impacted by COVID-19. 

The fund, which ranges from US$100 to US$599, is intended for reporters, producers, editors and engineers.

Applicants must provide proof of loss of income due to the pandemic.

The deadline is May 22.

 

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Workshop highlights coverage of crime reporting [Latin America]

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

Reporter and author Alejandro Marinelli will lead a crime reporting workshop beginning May 22 and lasting four weeks.

Participants will learn to look for relevant cases, deal with adequate sources, and keys to understand criminal files and court records. The workshop will focus on the elaboration of profiles and pieces of narrative journalism.

The course costs ARS2,500 for residents in Argentina and US$35 for participants outside Argentina.

Registration is ongoing until spots are filled.

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ICESCO accepting short film entries [MENA]

Filmmakers across the Arab world can apply for this award.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is accepting submissions to ICESCO Short Film Award, as part of its “Distance Culture” under the “ICESCO Digital Home” Initiative.

Categories include drama, documentary, heritage and folklore, human values, health and environment, children films, daily life in time of COVID- 19 and comedy.  

The first, second and third place winners will receive US$ 8,000, US$ 6,000 and US$ 4,000, respectively.

The awards will presented at a special ceremony to be held at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat,  Morocco.

 The deadline is June 30.

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Training on AI, machine learning for journalists available [Worldwide]

Anyone can access this free online training available in 17 languages.

The Google News Initiative offers the course "Introduction to machine learning," co-produced by Journalism AI at the London School of Economics and Political Sciences in collaboration with VRT News.

The course is divided into eight lessons covering the potential of machine learning for journalists. The estimated time to complete the course is 54 minutes.

Other Google courses cover topics such as fundamentals for digital reporters, storytelling with Google Earth, environmental journalism, verification, safety and security, multimedia storytelling, data journalism, investigative reporting, and publishing and monetization.

The courses are self paced and available at any time.

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Stars4Media program seeks proposals on covid-19 media interventions [Europe]

Publishers and media professionals with two to 10 years of experience can participate in this program.

Stars4Media is an exchange and training program for young media professionals developed by VUB University, Fondation EURACTIV, WAN-IFRA and the European Federation of Journalists, and co-funded by the European Union.

The program seeks to encourage innovation through skill-building activities between media outlets with a common interest.

Candidates must send a proposal around trust in media, data for media or media responses to the new coronavirus.

Selected media professional will work with another European media than their own for four to 12 weeks; gain practical skills; and be part of a network of young media innovators in Europe. Media outlets will grow their network; test ideas, develop new products and new business models; and develop and motivate their staff.

The deadline is May 20.

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Funds for media projects available [Russia]

Journalists, visual content creators, researchers and media activists can apply for these grants.

Dekabristen eV's Metamedia Lab announces a microgrants program for local media projects in Russian regions.

Grants can be used to cover any costs associated with projects. Possible projects include launching a new channel, creating documentaries, multimedia projects, organizing seminars and public discussions for local audiences, etc.

A total of 30 projects will be chosen with each grant amounting up to RUB300,000.

The deadline for the second round is June 30.

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Africa 21 offers fellowships for climate change conference [Africa]

Professional journalists from English-speaking countries in Africa can apply to attend this event.

Africa 21 and partners organize Media and Journalism Days in Africa on Oct. 12 to 16 in Geneva.

The event aims to convene African journalists and experts from Geneva and around the world to review, exchange and debate on a selected theme related to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This edition will focus on climate change.

The organizers will cover travel, hotel and subsistence costs for the selected participants.

Applicants must have at least five years of experience. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The deadline is May 20.

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Native American Journalists Association hosts contest [US, Canada]

Journalists who cover Native American stories can compete for an award.

The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) is accepting entries for its 2020 National Native Media Awards. The competition recognizes excellence in the reporting, presentation and coverage of stories in Indian Country.

Contestants must be NAJA members. Categories are divided by membership type: professional, associate or student. 

Works must have been published, broadcasted or posted in 2019.

Winners will be recognized at the Media Awards Banquet at the National Native Media Conference Sept. 13 to 16 in Phoenix, Arizona. The winners of the Richard LaCourse Award and the Medill Milestone Achievement Award will receive US$5,000 each.

The deadline is May has been extended to 31. The cost is US$25 per entry for professionals and US$10 for students.

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Global Migration Film Festival seeks entries [Worldwide]

Professional and emerging filmmakers are invited to submit a film to this festival.

The UN Migration Agency (IOM) will host the Global Migration Film Festival Nov. 28 to Dec. 18 in several countries around the world.

The festival seeks films that capture the promise and challenges of migration for those who leave their homes in search of a better life and the contributions migrants make to their new communities.

Films must have been completed on or after Jan. 1, 2017 and include subtitles in English. Features must be over 41 minutes long and shorts must be between 15 and 40 minutes long.

Features and short films will receive cash prizes to be announced.

The deadline is June 21.

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One Minute Festival accepting entries [Brazil]

Anyone can enter this contest.

The One Minute Festival, with the support of Brazil's Ministry of Culture, is accepting entries.

Videos should be 1 minute long on any theme and can be made with a professional or mobile camera. Gifs will also be accepted. 

The best videos selected by the curators of the Festival will receive a trophy.

The deadline is May 31.

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Workshops on social media journalism available [Southeast Asia]

Young journalists, activists, students and recent graduates from Southeast Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand can apply for online workshops and production support. 

Goethe-Institut is organizing the program "Vibrant Minds," which covers contemporary social media journalism with a focus on underrepresented perspectives and discourses.

The program will run from late June 2020 to January 2021. Participants will be able to establish partnerships with colleagues from Southeast Asian countries, study advanced online tools, provide content on a selected platform and more.  

Applicants will be selected on the basis of the following criteria: creative approach to the subject, technical implementation, first experiences with social media and proficiency in English.

The deadline is June 1.

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FNF Award focuses on conflict reporting [MENA]

Journalists and organizations across the Arab world can be nominated for an award in Germany.

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), a German foundation for liberal politics, seeks applications for this year’s Raif Badawi Award for courageous journalists.

The purpose of the award is to honor journalists and media organizations from predominantly Muslim countries and to call attention to the human rights violations in this field.

Nominations can be in English or German and must include links to relevant articles or publications in the original language.

The deadline is June 15.

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Webinars on journalism, COVID-19 open [Worldwide]

Journalists and students are invited to access this free online training.

Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), with sponsorship of the Inasmuch Foundation, is hosting webinars on COVID-19 and journalism.

The webinars cover topics such as how to manage a remote team, how to best prepare for summer and beyond with or without an internship amid COVID-19, covering populations vulnerable to COVID-19, covering job losses and economic, fact-checking coronavirus stories, finding COVID-19 data and more.

The training is available at any time. No registration is required.

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Google News Initiative seeks projects on digital innovation [North America]

News organizations of any size whose projects focus on encouraging a more sustainable news ecosystem can apply for funding.

The Google News Initiative organizes the GNI Innovation Challenge in North America, which will support projects that drive digital innovation and develop new business models, generating revenue and/or increasing audience engagement for local journalism.

Google will fund selected projects up to US$300,000 and will finance up to 70% of the total project cost.

All innovative ideas are welcome, and projects can be experimental but must have well-defined goals and measurable impact. Special consideration will be given to collaborative projects involving multiple news organizations.

Successful projects will also need to be delivered within one year.

The deadline is Aug. 12.

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ONA Award highlights coverage of digital issues [Worldwide]

Online journalists, digital news organizations and students worldwide can apply for an award.

The Online News Association (ONA) is accepting entries for the 2020 Online Journalism Awards recognizing excellence in digital reporting.

Award categories include data journalism, visual digital storytelling, investigative journalism, public service, technical innovation, general excellence and more. This year features two new categories: climate change reporting and excellence in newsletters.

The contest offers five awards totaling US$31,000, courtesy of the Knight Foundation, the Gannett Foundation, Agora Journalism Center and the University of Florida.

Awards will be given at the Online News Association Conference & Awards Banquet Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 in Atlanta. The OJAs, launched in 2000, are a comprehensive set of journalism prizes honoring excellence in digital journalism. You can view a list of the 2019 winners here. 

Entries must have published between June 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020.  Although English translations are strongly recommended, works may be submitted in any language. 

The deadline is June 4. The entry fee is US$100 for ONA members, US$175 for non-members, US$15 for student members and US$50 for student non-members.

 

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Reuters: Vacancy exists for correspondent [Canada]

Journalists fluent in English and French can apply for this position in Toronto.

Reuters is hiring a correspondent/translator for its French service in Canada.

Responsibilities include covering current events in French, translating international news and monitoring French news corresponding to the night schedule in France. 

Candidates must have experience in a real-time newsroom and work well under pressure.  

Apply now.

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Online courses for media professionals available [Central Asia]

Journalists, screenwriters, blogger and other media professionals from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan can apply for funding.

The IREX's program Central Asia Design Hub (CADH) will cover the cost of subscriptions to existing online courses on production of media content – up to 30 applications will receive funding for a total amount of US$20,000.

Course topics include: creation of digital media; news audio and video program production; screenwriting; filmmaking; animation; design; photo editing; audio editing; and social media marketing.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until April 2021.

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Third Coast/Richard H. Driehaus Foundation seek audio documentaries, stories [Worldwide]

Audio stories, including podcasts and radio features, are eligible for a prize.

The Third Coast/Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition will honor the best audio work worldwide.

The categories are documentary (gold, silver, bronze), serialized story, (new) documentary: short, new artist, documentary: non-english language, impact, (new) audio unbound, director’s choice and news feature.

Works must have been produced between April 7, 2018 and May 25, 2020, except in the audio unbound category, which accepts works from April 7, 2016. Entries in non-English languages will be considered for other categories but must include translations.

The winners receive up to US$5,000.

The deadline is May 25. The application fee costs US$15 to US$225. 

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Netflix: Vacancy exists for editorial analyst [Mexico]

Media professionals who are fluent in English and Spanish and familiar with Portuguese can apply for this position in Mexico City.

Netflix is seeking an entertainment-savvy Spanish and Portuguese language analyst to join the International Editorial team at Netflix.

Responsibilities include helping categorize television series, specials, and movies, tagging, rating, conducting research and enhancing metadata for the Netflix catalogue primarily originating from the Latin American market.

Candidates must have at least five years of experience in editorial roles in entertainment or other media. This role will demand daily communication with teams in California and frequent travel to Netflix offices in Los Angeles and Los Gatos, California.

Apply now.

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