Deadline approaching for submission of proposals on global health [US]

Newsrooms interested in solutions journalism can apply for this grant program.

The Solutions Journalism Network, is accepting applications for solutions-focused reporting.

The grants will support global health and COVID-19; education and COVID-19; COVID-19 in general (rolling deadline); and business and sustainability.

News organizations must have completed an SJN training, worked with SJN before or commit to participating in a solutions journalism training before starting their projects.

Grantees will receive up to US$5,000 and must agree to have their stories republished and/or rebroadcast without limitation as part of ​SJN’s SoJo Exchange​.

The deadline is Oct. 12.

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Vacancy :Times Media seeks digital content writer [Malaysia]

Journalists with at least two years of experience producing content for digital use can apply for this position.

Times Media is looking for a digital content writer in Petaling Jaya. 

The writer will discern client briefs and create original web content, keep up with the latest advertising trends in the digital industry and brainstorm creative ideas for web content, branding and communication strategies.

Candidates must have a minimum one year of online writing experience, be well-versed with SEO tools and have the ability to create content that drives high traffic.

Apply now.

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Periodistas Viajeros offers online course on travel journalism [Latin America, Spain]

Anyone interested in travel journalism can register for this online workshop in Spanish.

Periodistas Viajeros hosts a seven-week travel journalism workshop starting Oct. 17.

The workshop aims to provide narrative tools and techniques to work on travel stories through writing, photography or video. Topics include work of prominent travel authors, how to identify and deal with cultural stereotypes and how to choose appropriate digital platforms to publish your travel experiences.

Participants will receive reading materials and exercises, access to a private Facebook group and attend live webinars.

The cost is ARS10,000, US$190 or EUR165. Register by Oct. 10 to receive a 20% discount.

The deadline is Oct. 16.

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Registration ongoing for Adobe Max Conference open [Worldwide]

Visual and multimedia journalists can attend this free event.

Adobe MAX—The Creativity Conference will take place Oct. 20 to 22.

The event will feature live and on-demand content, including sessions, labs, keynotes, musical performances, celebrity guest appearances and a sneak peek at Adobe products.

The agenda is divided into four regions: America, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Topics include 3D design and augmented reality; business productivity, graphic design, illustration, video, photography, social media and more.

Registration requires an Adobe ID, but anyone can create a free Creative Cloud Account during the registration process.

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Film festival seeks submissions on the Arctic [Worldwide]

Filmmakers can submit their films to this festival.

The Arctic International Film Festival "Golden Raven," organized by the Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation, will take place March 19 to 29, 2021 in Anadyr, Russia.

The international competition is open to feature-length and short films (both fiction and nonfiction) on topics related to the Arctic and reflecting various aspects of life in this region, including the life of Indigenous peoples.

Feature-length films must have been produced in 2019 and 2020; short films must have been produced in 2020.

The winners will receive prizes including two cash awards of RUB100,000 (US$1,327).

The deadline is Nov. 10.

 

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TPOTY competition accepting travel photography entries [Worldwide]

Professional and amateur photographers can compete for the Travel Photography of the Year (TPOTY) Awards.

The TPOTY competition was founded by professional photographers Chris and Karen Coe. Sponsors include Fujifilm, Genesis Imaging, Páramo, Photo Iconic, Plastic Sandwich and Royal Photographic Society and others.

The contest features three portfolio categories, three "One Shot" single image categories, a "Smart Shot" category for images taken on a mobile phone or tablet, a special award for travel documentaries, Young TPOTY, a video category and more.

The winners will receive cash prizes and sponsors' gifts.

Entry fees vary from GBP8 (US$10) to GBP30 (US$40). The entry for Young TPOTY is free. Enter in September to receive a 10% discount.

The deadline is Nov. 2. 

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Culture Resource offers Production grants [MENA]

Artists and writers from the Arab region ages 35 and younger can apply for grants.

The Culture Resource is accepting applications for its production awards. The program offers grants for authors to produce their first creative projects.

Grants of up to US$10,000 are available for projects in literature, music, performing arts and visual arts and up to US$15,000 for projects in cinema and video.

The film section covers the production of short, medium-length and feature-length fictional, documentary, animated and experimental films.

The deadline is Oct. 30.

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