Journalism center launches fund for engagement projects [Europe, North America]

News media organizations in Europe and North America can apply for grants to fund engagement activities.

The Agora Journalism Center at the University of Oregon, with support from Robert Bosch Stiftung and News Integrity Initiative, has launched the project “Finding common ground," which aims to promote trust between media organizations and communities.

Selected applicants will receive up to EUR10,000 to carry out their projects and to travel to other project sites in the summer of 2018. They will also present their findings at the International Journalism Conference in Perugia, Italy.

Organizations must have hosted at least one event or activity. Projects must bring people together to engage in meaningful face-to-face conversations.

The deadline is Feb. 23.

For more information, click here.

FAM film festival accepting entries [South America]

Documentarians can submit their works to a competitive festival, which will feature discussions and meetings with audiovisual professionals.

The 22nd Florianópolis Audiovisual Mercosul (FAM) is organized by Associação Cultural Panvision with the goal of promoting film production and cooperation in the Mercosur region. The event will take place June 19 to 24 in Florianópolis, Brazil.

Producers and/or directors from the Mercosur, as well as the rest of Latin America, are invited to enter their films in long, medium and short format on any topic.

Films in other languages than Portuguese or Spanish will be accepted, but they must have subtitles in Portuguese or Spanish.

The best films will receive the Trophy Panvision.

The deadline is March 5.

For more information (in Portuguese), click here.

European Journalism Center offers storytelling grants for women opportunities [Worldwide]

Journalists and media outlets that target audiences in Europe can apply for a grant.

The European Journalism Center (EJC) is accepting applications for the Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Program (IDR). The program aims to develop experimental and compelling storytelling on topics related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Projects must also address issues in one or more of the world’s developing countries, (ideally Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and/or their relations with key European donor countries. This round's topic is opportunities for women, their lifelong learning, health, jobs, entrepreneurship or new roles in their communities.

Applicants from around the world are eligible, but their final stories must be published in media outlets with significant reach to audiences in the following European countries: France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and United Kingdom.

Projects will receive up to EUR20,000.

The deadline to submit a story idea is Feb. 21.

For more information, click here.

Journalism school offers reporting course [Spain]

Journalists, journalism students and others can register for this workshop.

UAM/El País School of Journalism offers the course "Periodismo todoterreno" ("On-the-ground reporting") Feb. 24 in Madrid.

Participants will learn key aspects for reporting events as they are unfolding, including how to approach possible sources, how to treat victims and the best tools to provide the reader with an accurate picture of the situation.

Registration is ongoing until spots are filled. The cost is EUR25.

For more information (in Spanish), click here.

Mohammed Hassanein Foundation offers journalism fellowships [MENA]

Journalists ages 40 and younger can apply for a fellowship in London.

The Mohamed Hassanein Heikal Foundation for Arab Journalism is seeking applications for the Heikal Fellowship at The Sunday Times.

The fellowship is a two-month training program that will offer guidance, resources and leadership development.

Applicants must be proficient in English and submit a TOEFL score.

Candidates must send their applications to fellowship [AT] heikal [DOT] info.

The deadline is Feb. 28.

For more information (in Arabic), click here.

EJN accepting proposals for story grants [Asia Pacific]

Media practitioners with a track record of environmental reporting can apply for this reporting grant.

The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is accepting proposals for its Asia-Pacific Story Grants.

Story ideas must capture the efforts of vulnerable local communities to adapt to challenges posed by the changing environment or climate in the region. 

Grantees will receive up to US$2,000, depending on the proposal and method of coverage.

The deadline to submit a proposal is Feb. 23.

For more information, click here.

Online publication seeks journalism fellows [Worldwide]

Young women and trans writers with ideas for feminist investigative stories can apply for this virtual fellowship.

openDemocracy's 50.50, an online publication covering women's rights, gender and sexuality, is accepting candidates for two feminist investigative journalism fellowships.

Fellows will help track the backlash against sexual and reproductive rights. They will be expected to produce two to three reports and attend virtual editorial meetings, starting in March or June. Fellows will be paid up to GBP330 (US$450) per report.

Applicants ages 20 to 30 in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America are encouraged to apply. 

The deadline is Feb. 15.

For more information, click here.

Solutions Journalism Network seeks community manager [US]

Communication professionals interested in solutions journalism can apply for this position.

The Solutions Journalism Network is hiring a community manager to join its office in New York.

The community manager will develop an international network that supports individual journalists in raising awareness of solutions journalism.

Responsibilities include identifying shared needs across the network and helping create and manage platforms such as newsletters, online member network, facebook groups, mentor programs and others.

Candidates must have experience in community building/expansion and a deep understanding of journalism and journalistic realities.

The deadline is Feb. 14.

For more information, click here.

Exchange program for journalists open [Russia]

Young Russian journalists can apply for this program.

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) invites journalists to participate in the "Journey of Shared Discovery for Russian and American Journalists – Round Three" exchange program, which will be held June 5 to 26 in the United States.

The program includes orientations and individual assignments of two weeks for each journalist in an American newsroom. The selected journalists will be expected to publish stories, blog posts and use social media during the program.

Participants must be fluent in English.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 21.

A link to the program application can be found here

Culture Trip seeks freelancers [Africa]

Journalists with at least one year of experience can apply for this freelancing opportunity.

Culture Trip, a global tech/media startup, is looking for freelance writers in Africa. 

Freelancers are expected to produce local content covering a range of genres: travel, food, art, fashion, literature, film, TV, music, architecture, home & design, tech, health & wellness and sports. 

Candidates must have a varied portfolio, preferably with a focus on travel and arts & culture writing, and havespecialist knowledge of specific locations or areas within their country. Working knowledge of WordPress is essential.

For more information, click here.